The photographer who captures emotions and living conditions in pictures
Martina Holmberg, born and based in Stockholm, is not only a photographer but a storyteller who uses her medium to portray emotions and life conditions in a profound way. Her passion for photography was awakened as a child when she accompanied her father to the darkroom, where photographs slowly emerged in liquids. It was there, perhaps, that the seed of her fascination with photography was sown.
As an internationally award-winning photographer, Holmberg has dedicated his artistry to challenging himself and exploring different ways of expression in order to constantly develop. She finds inspiration in conveying emotions and inner states on a subtle level. Over the years, she has traveled the world to document different living conditions, especially with a focus on women's rights, both through assignments for aid organizations and as a freelance photographer.
Martina Holmberg has shared her visual stories through seven photo books and a collection of poems. In addition, she regularly exhibits her pictures in various galleries, where the viewer has the opportunity to immerse himself in her moving depictions of the changing destinies of humanity.
EDUCATION – PHOTOGRAPHY / FILM / JOURNALISM 2023 Berghs School of Communication, Graphic Design 2021 Poppius School of Journalism, reporting course 2014 Poppius School of Journalism, basic course in journalism 2002–2005 Nordens Fotoskola Biskops Arnö, photojournalism REPRESENTED Galleri Axel Sweden's Allmänna Konstförening (SAK) Region Skåne Örebro Municipality Region Örebro county
AWARDS / SCHOLARSHIPS 2024 Tokyo International Photo Awards – Honorable Mention
2023 New York Photography Awards – Honorable Mention
2023 AAP Magazine 35 Colors – Honorable Mention
2023 International Photography Awards – First Prize / Film, Fine Art
2023 Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Fine Art
2023 Helge Ax:son Johnson's foundation
2023 Cultural Council, literature support
2023 The Norwegian Artists' Association, travel grant
2023 Fine Art Photography Awards – Honorable Mention
2023 The Independent Photographer – First Prize, Black & White Award
2022 Wendela Awards – Honorable Mention
2022 Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Portraiture
2022 Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Landscape
2022 Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable Mention, Photo Manipulation
2022 Sveriges Författarfond, travel grant
2021 Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable Mention
2021 Sveriges Författarfond, three-year work grant
2021 Grez-Sur-Loing scholarship holder, Swedish Photographers Association
2020 Minimalist Photography Awards – Honorable Mention
2020 Artists' Board, one-year work grant
2020 Sony World Photography Awards – Honorable Mention
2020 SIDA Scholarship (Publicist Club)
2019 The Norwegian Artists' Association, travel grant
2018 Sveriges Författarfond, travel grant
2018 The Norwegian Artists' Association, travel grant
2016 Sveriges Författarfond, one-year work grant
2012 PP Pensions photo competition - winner
2012 Sveriges Författarfond, one-year work grant
2012 Swedish Photographers Association – Kavalla scholarship holder
2005 Pressens Bilds Stora Fotopris, nominated BOOKS 2022 Konsnäckan (Own Publisher)
2022 Qaanaaq – Voices from a village (Verbal Förlag)
2021 A bird lives in my ear (Ekström & Garay)
2021 In a WoMAN's world (Verbal Publishers)
2021 Väsen (Own Publisher)
2020 Mayfly (Own Publisher)
2016 Hanseman (Lux Publishing)
2012 Fade to Black (Lux Publishers)
EXHIBITIONS 2023
The cone shell, Black Door Gallery, Örebro
2023 Fade to Black, Hishult Art Gallery, Halmstad
2022 In a WoMAN's world, Abecita Pop Art & Photography, Borås
2021 In a WoMAN's world, Galleri Kontrast, Stockholm
2021 Fade to Black, Rikstolvan, Simrishamn
2020 Mayfly, Black Door Gallery, Örebro
2019 Voices from a bus – Black Door Gallery, Örebro
2017 Hanseman, Planket, Stockholm
2016 Hanseman, Neva Books, Rimforsa
2016 Hanseman, Galleri Axel, Stockholm
2014 Emiliana Laura, Planket, Stockholm
2013 Fade to Black, Neva Books, Rimforsa
2013 Pinhole & Toy, Neva Books, Rimforsa
2012 Fade to Black, Gallery KG 52, Stockholm
2012 Fade to Black, Gallery Axel, Stockholm
2012 Fade to Black, Black Door Gallery, Örebro
2012 Fade to Black, Sven Harrys Art Museum, Stockholm SELECTED
PUBLICATIONS Talents of the Year 2023 – The Independent Photographer AAP Magazine #35: Colors Fade to Black – All About Photo
