AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS – Amsterdam-based production house and photography agency HALAL has proudly welcomed iconic Dutch photographer and director Ari Versluis to its talent roster. Ari is renowned for his keen eye and the captivating “Exactitudes” series, a remarkable study of the complex dress codes within various social subcultures, illustrating the profound collaboration with Ellie Uyttenbroek. His joining of the HALAL roster brings a wealth of cultural insight and a unique approach to photography. Ari’s work, praised for its attention to detail and penetrating observations of social structures, perfectly complements HALAL’s mission to tell stories that go beyond established norms.
Gijs Determeijer, Partner at HALAL, expressed, “I’ve been following Ari since he and Ellie Uyttenbroek made the epic portraits of the Gabber culture in the nineties. On our recent collaborations, we’ve had an amazing time, Ari and his team bring so much energy! A joy to work together.”
Ari’s decision to join HALAL is a testament to the agency’s reputation as a crucible for innovative and daring creative work. “HALAL is a place where art and commerciality don’t just coexist; they fuel each other. I am eager to contribute to this vibrant community, where pushing the envelope is not just encouraged, it’s expected,” said Ari.
