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Photo by Melanie Rodriguez

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Cycle 5 of the Holden x Impossible Timeless In An Instant photo contest has closed.

The winners of round five were chosen by California born photographer Kassia Meador. A world traveler at heart, Kassia draws influence from the sun and surf, communicating youthfulness through her sun soaked images.

And the winner is…

BARCELONA
by Melanie Rodriguez
Film: PX 70 Color Shade

And Runner Up:

SUMMER
by Dylan Boyd
Film: PX 680 COOL

Congratulations to Melanie and Dylan! Each will receive an Impossible film pack and a Holden t-shirt.

Don’t miss your chance to become a winner of the 6th and FINAL ROUND and win the last of the bi-weekly prizes – SUBMIT HERE and best of luck!

The Polaroid Classic Line – presented by Impossible in collaboration with Polaroid – brings you a selection of the most memorable products and designs from Polaroid’s history. Today we are proud to present the latest addition to this carefully developed product line.

During the 70s and 80s, Polaroid factory workers wore the original Polaroid jacket at special occasions. Its classic, sporty yet elegant design features the legendary Polaroid Color Spectrum and emanates classic Polaroid style.

The Polaroid Classic Line now makes this replica garment available to the worldwide fans of analog instant photography. The Polaroid factory jacket is produced with the highest attention to the original details in state of the art modern production, made of hi-tech breathable polyester microfiber. Please check the details on available sizes in the online shop to find a jacket that perfectly fits you, available in XS, S, M, L and XL – GO TO SHOP

Photo by Nick and Dave Photography

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It’s time for another foray into 8 Exposures territory. This entry revolves around California photographer Heather Polley

1) What kind of Polaroid camera(s) do you use?

I have several folding SX-70s, as well as a plastic box-type Pronto SX-70. For pack film, I shoot an Automatic 104 Land Camera. My dad is conveniently a vintage camera dealer. He recently gave me three Spectra cameras that are so new to me, I haven’t had a chance to shoot them yet.

2) Why do you like instant photography?

Instant film breathed new life into my work. I’ve always been an analog photographer, and I work a lot with alternative print processes because the element of chance brings a freshness and beauty that you don’t often see in digital work. I like happy accidents and imperfections. I shot with 35mm film for many years, but I have found that shooting instant film adds a new layer of complexity to my compositions.

3) What is your earliest memory of instant film?

Most of the pictures my parents took of me as a child were with a Polaroid camera, probably a One Step. It was there for every milestone and event while I was growing up.

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To celebrate the recent opening of Traces of Time, the vibrant new exhibition to open on our South wall, photographers and fellow travelers Varial and Fabrice Nadjari will visit the NYC Space to talk about their experience shooting Impossible film in the remote deserts and villages of the Wakhan corridor, Afghanistan. Guests will have the opportunity to ask the artists about their shooting and survival techniques and hear the inside story on their adventure. If you haven’t had a chance to see this unique exhibition, Traces of Time will be showing in the NYC Space until June 1st.

While you prepare your burning questions for the artists, check out their story on The New York Times LENS blog or listen to their interview on NPR!

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 24, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: Impossible Project Space NYC 425 Broadway, 5th Floor Between Howard & Canal Streets
RSVP: Email rsvp@theimpossibleproject.com or call +1 212 219 3254
FREE and open to the public!

Kasia Bobula

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Tonight sees the opening of a brand new Impossible exhibition at contemporary lifestyle store Aria.

The exhibition features the Impossible artworks of Ruvan Wijesooriya and Kasia Bobula.

The two artists were talking to Dazed about their analog instant experiences and thoughts – read the interview herel