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March 2011

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No. 62

Workshop: "Girls on Film" with Chloe Aftel

Dave Bias, | 809 days ago

Sunday, March 13th - 12:30pm to 4pm
Impossible Project Space NYC
425 Broadway
5th floor
New York
NY 10013

The Impossible Project is proud to announce the first in an ongoing series of hands-on instant photography workshops. To kick off the series, we are thrilled to host photographer Chloe Aftel in our New York City retail and exhibition space.

Chloe has a special love for our Impossible instant films and has built her career around her “one frame movies”, confidently moving between fashion, commercial and fine art photography without ever compromising her distinct vision. Check out the images in the slideshow at right and see much more at her website.

During this very hands-on workshop, Chloe will go over her basic techniques working with Impossible instant film, vintage Polaroid SX-70 cameras and flash bars.  We will be making photographs in our Space, as well as outside in various Soho locations with Chloe’s chosen female model serving as both subject and muse.

Since this is our first Workshop in the NYC Space, we are offering a very special discounted registration fee of $125. The fee includes 1 pack of Impossible film, 1 flash bar, free use of an SX-70 camera for the afternoon, and a one-time 20% discount on anything in the shop during the workshop.  If you already own an SX-70, you are encouraged to bring your own.

There is a limit of 15 “seats” for this workshop, on a first come, first served basis.

To register for this workshop, please call us toll-free at 888-250-6020, 11am-7pm EST. We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover.

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No. 63

Follow Us From Your Desktop!

Frank Love, | 809 days ago

The IMPOSSIBLE Project Blog now has an RSS Reader Widget for Mac desktops. Get all the latest news right in your Dashboard making it easier to keep up to speed with all things IMPOSSIBLE. You can Download It Here

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No. 64

Fullgive Bags now available!

Josie Keefe, | 808 days ago

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a brand new edition of fullgive bags in the NYC Project Space. Specially designed for the Impossible Project by Fullgive, these bags fit an Sx 70 and a few packs of Impossible film. The bags come in mahogany and tan, and are made from 100% reclaimed leather. They retail for $150. Stop by or call the NYC space to grab one and show off your love for instant film with style!

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No. 65

Swapping Film Packs - in detail

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 800 days ago

Have you ever found yourself in the situation where you have one type of film in your camera, but want to shoot a different film?

Unless you have multiple cameras, chances are you’ll have to swap the film packs. Watch this video to learn how to do this without losing a frame!

In this video, you’ll get a detailed in-depth explanation on how to swap film packs both using an existing frame and a darkslide.

No. 66

For Instance: a showcase of instant photography

Josie Keefe, | 800 days ago

March 23rd 7-11pm
The Artful Dodger
47 Court Square
Harrisonburg VA

We are pleased to announce an exciting exhibit opening. Our friends at The Artful Dodger‎ are showcasing the beautiful products of instant analog photography.

On display will be works from artists: Angela Albanese, Wade Vanover, Jeremiah Jenkins, Allie Toro, Tim Estep, April Sedeen, Mike Keane, Chris Whitmore, Dave Lafy, Annie Cantrell, Lara Mack, Ella Somers, Andrew Jenner, and Rachel Jenner.

If you are in the Virginia area stop by and check out this lovely showcase of instant film.

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No. 67

The Best Polaroid Photo Exhibition

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 795 days ago

March 20 - April 3
Photo Gallery Lang
Langova 15 Samobor
Croatia

BLUR Magazine from Croatia has always been one of the closest and most passionate followers of our Impossible venture.

The outcome of the international Best Polaroid Photo Contest that was held last year will now be presented in The Best Polaroid Photo Exhibition.

The exhibition features a variety of Polaroid photographers and will be held between from March 20 – April 3 at the Photo gallery Lang in Samobor, Croatia.

Photo gallery Lang
Langova 15
Samobor
Croatia

Opening hours:
11 – 13 and 16 – 19

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No. 68

Katja Sonnewend – »7 minutes«

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 790 days ago

until May 20, 2011
Schauraum im Literaturhaus Darmstadt
Kasinostrasse 3
64293 Darmstadta

As a kick-off for the program of the Darmstädter Tage der Fotografie the Schauraum shows works of German photographer Katja Sonnewend.

The exhibition title »7 minutes« referes to the development time of an analog instant image.

In her multi-part works Katja traces the connective elements in as different cities as Berlin, Poznan, New York oder Tokyo – and shows them on Polaroid as well as Impossible instant film.

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No. 69

Alpenrosen Annual

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 788 days ago

Alpenrosen is an annual dedicated to women, published by the cultural office of the province Bozen, Italy. Featuring 10 interviews and photographs of remarkable women it is published annually around the International Women’s Day.

This year, photographer Caroline Renzler produced all photo material in the magazine on analog instant film – original Polaroid film but also brand new Impossible instant films – a truly fruitful collaboration.

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No. 70

25% OFF ALL Camera Bags at the NYC Store!!

Frank Love | 787 days ago

Come by, email or call us at the NYC Space for 25% off all Vintage camera bags & kit cases, including some original Polaroid!
We currently have small One-Step & 600 bags to original SX-70 bags and kit cases ranging from $12 – $45. Sale runs for the next week!

Send us an email or call us on 212 219 3254.

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No. 71

Impossible Positions Offered

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 782 days ago

We are producing more and more instant films and our team at the Impossible Factory in Enschede (The Netherlands) is growing and growing – to stenghten our factory team Impossible is looking for the following people:

Planner
We are looking for someone at MBO+ level with the following qualities:
Accurate, systematic, analytical, communicative and a team player. Good knowledge of English language. Knowledge of German language is preferred. Extensive experience with MRP software and MS Office (especially extensive knowledge of Excel) is required.

Junior Electrical / Mechanical Mechanic
In this position you will be trained to be a full member of Technical Department. You will be working on projects, services and maintenance of all the production machines in the factory. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a finished education at MBO level who would like to develop him/herself within our company.

Student Operator
In this position you will be trained as an all-round operator. You will work with a range of production machines in the factory. We are looking for a dynamic individual with a finished technical education at LBO/MBO level who would like to develop him/herself within our company.

Your response (including personal resume) can be sent to:
Impossible B.V., att. N. Dikken, P.O. box 242, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
or to n.dikken@the-impossible-project.com.

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No. 72

Impossible at Photoshow 2011 Milan

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 781 days ago

Supported by our beloved Italian partner Nital Impossible spent a great weekend at the Impossible Booth at Photoshow 2011 in Milan, Italy.

Thanks to photographer Beppe Bolchi, 20 students of the Istituto Italiano di Fotografia and to several members of the Italian Polaroiders community we could present a various program, featuring workshops and demonstration.

Hundreds of people visited the Impossible booth and of course immediately fell in love with the magic and possibilities of analog instant photography.

For a closer look, please watch the slideshow!

Photos taken by by Nital, Alan Marcheselli, Francesca Todde.

No. 73

The Polaroid Collection Is Preserved!

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 781 days ago

Thanks to the commitment and the analog efforts of Impossible, the Vienna based Museum of Photography WestLicht purchased the International Polaroid Collection.

The Polaroid Collection had been put on the market by the liquidators dealing with the assets of the insolvent company. Last summer 1.000 artworks were scattered in all four winds at an auction at Sotheby’s. The future of the unique Polaroid collection was fairly uncertain – until the spectacular acquisition by WestLicht at the last moment that secures the continued existence of this historic collection and presents it to a broad public for the first time.

WestLicht takes over 4.400 artworks from 800 artists (from Ansel Adams to Andy Warhol) and will exhibit a fine selection of these iconic images combined with some new contemporary works by international artists shot on the new Impossible instant film materials from June 17th, 2011.

POLAROID (IM)POSSIBLE – THE WESTLICHT COLLECTION
June, 17th to August 21th, 2011
WestLicht. Museum of Photography Westbahnstraße 40 1070 Vienna, Austria
www.westlicht.at

Photo Credit: David Levinthal 1988 / Sammlung WestLicht

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No. 74

Impossible Mug Shot

Marlene Kelnreiter, | 780 days ago

Hold on – this is a real story which could also be entitled with “Germany’s Stupidest Criminals”:

Two thieves are burgling a photo shop somewhere in Germany. They take all the digital cameras and then find something they’ve never seen before – a Polaroid camera. They take their time and start to play around with it by taking fun shots of each other. Apparently that camera is not working as the images that the camera ejects are only blue… they throw the images into the basket and rush out of the shop with their theft.

When the employees return to the shop they discover the incident – as well as the Impossible images in the basket, that have in the meantime developed and show the burglars’ photos – an easy case for the police, thanks to the criminals in digital times who don’t know what they’re doing whilst shooting their own mug shots – Watch the German Report here (ca. 42:30, re-enactment)