Olafur Eliasson (*1967 in Kopenhagen) is one of the most renowned contemporary artists. He is based in Berlin where he has established Studio Olafur Eliasson, a laboratory for spatial research. In his work, he explores the relationship between individuals and their surroundings, like in his 2003 installation The Weather Project for the Tate modern in London. Eliasson lives and works in Berlin and Copenhagen.