Self-portrait - Torgrim Halvari

Torgrim Halvari is a renowned portrait photographer and journalist who has made a name for himself in various media fields. With his solid background from the Norwegian Armed Forces and extensive education in social anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, the culture and history of the Arctic, music and media studies, he has a broad knowledge base that he has been able to apply in his photographic work.

In addition to his journalistic career, Halvari has distinguished himself as a skilled art photographer. His images of Sami motifs and images from Finnmark have made him an important representative of the Sami in DAIDDA. He also plays an active role as a member of the curatorial team in DAIDDA, where he helps select exhibitors and images that are presented on daidda.no.

Halvari's art photography is known for conveying stories and culture through beautiful and thought-provoking images. He has a unique ability to capture the essence of Sami culture and landscape in his photographs, and his work has been recognized for its importance in documenting and promoting Sami culture and identity. Through his art, Halvari explores complex themes and seeks to convey a deeper understanding of Sami culture and history. His images are often rich in symbolism and invite the viewer to reflect on Sami traditions, natural conditions and social issues. Halvari's photographs are both visually impressive and have an emotional depth that engages the audience.

As an active participant in DAIDDA, Torgrim Halvari contributes to promoting the diversity and importance of Sami art and culture. His art photography is an important voice within the Sami art world, and he continues to contribute to the documentation and dissemination of Sami culture through his beautiful and thought-provoking images.