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The Ad Council’s 2013 Washington Conference kicked off recently in Washington DC. AOL contacted us prior to the event about including camera kits, complete with Impossible film, in gift bags for the guests. During the night, guests enjoyed snapping instant photos with their new Sun 660 cameras and PX 680 Color Protection film!

The Ad Council’s Board, which consists of the nation’s top media, advertising and corporate executives, visited Washington DC to carry on the tradition of the historic Conference, which has spanned 13 Presidents and seven decades. The tradition of the conference began in 1944 when President Franklin Roosevelt invited the then War Advertising Council to spend a day in Washington for a briefing on the events of World War II.

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Welcome back to Viewfinder, our series in which we chronicle interesting projects that incorporate Impossible film. This week, we’re happy to bring you J. James Joiner documentation of the Newport Folk Festival…

It wasn’t until I loaded the backpack full of film onto my already sweaty back that I started to worry I may have made a mistake. Not only was it well over 80 degrees – and pushing 100% humidity – but I now had two days of serious shooting ahead of me with two cameras that were past the 30 year mark.

When I decided to do the Impossible Folk Project – the name an amalgamation of the project’s primary subjects, Impossible Project instant film and the venerable Newport Folk Festival – I made the determination that I had to commit fully to the concept, and left my usual digital SLRs on a shelf back home (In all fairness, I should admit that I did, at the last minute, slip my Fuji x100 in the glove box. But only as a “break glass in case of emergency” contingency. Or if I found myself out of instant film and with the time to take several minutes manually focusing each frame). Now here it was: go time, so to speak, and I was definitely having a moment of panic. Not only was I not well-versed in the way of instant photo taking (I generally shot my Polaroid cameras as a hobby, not in the so called professional capacity), much of that shooting had been done on expired film, which as you know can be, um, unpredictable?

After checking in for our press stuff and firing a few shots of the waiting crowd, shots I suddenly realized I couldn’t preview for at least a few minutes to make sure I had “caught” the moment, it dawned on me just how dependent we’ve all become on instant gratification (which is, of course, ironic since I was shooting with the OG “instant” format). Here I was, supposedly a seasoned “professional”, and I was getting panicky over whether or not I had managed to get a decent photo. Deciding that peace of mind (and restoring a suddenly shaky self-confidence) trumped any late-onset light damage, I pulled the pics out of my pocket (don’t worry, I have museum-quality pockets) and gave ‘em the mid-development once-over. Lo and behold, and with a great deal of the credit owed to the wonderful folks at the Impossible Project, they looked great.

Next weekend Tate Britain will be hosting the Youth Market TATE LAB with Impossible Project. The Tate Collective’s creative lab encourages young people to experiment, create and innovate through art and ideas. 15 – 25 year olds are invited to come along to the gallery to work collaboratively with photographer Cyrus Mahboubian using Impossible Project film in Polaroid cameras, using the Tate’s collection as inspiration.

The event is free for 15 – 25 year olds to attend. Check tate.org.uk/collectives for booking details or call +44 (0) 20 7887 8888

Mahboubian is a London based artist of Iranian origin, working mainly in Polaroid and 35mm photography. He is inspired by his own daily journeys, chance encounters and the natural world. Motivated by how quickly time passes, he treats photography as a notebook and a way to preserve memories of significant moments in his life.

Analog instant photography allows for creation – not only of unique photographs, but also of once-in-a-liftetime events, gatherings and occurrences. To find out what passionate analog Impossible fans are up to all over the world and how Impossible instant film materials are called into action, we are proud to present the new Impossible Calendar.

It does not only allow you to find out all about happenings dedicated to analog instant photography, but also enables you to SUBMIT YOUR ANALOG INSTANT EVENT like an exhibition, a film screening, a workshop, a radio /tv tipp etc.

Make your event visible and discover other occasions at this one-and-only worldwide platform dedicated to real-life events on analog instant photography.

Photo by James Matthew Carroll

Continuing our Impossible Workshop series, we are pleased to announce the return of a classic workshop on one of our favorite cameras, the Polaroid 600 camera. The Impossible Project will hold a three hour interactive workshop on maximizing Impossible film in the Polaroid 600 Camera.

Photo by Andrew Yang

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Once upon a time, horny boys, pornography dilettantes, sneaky voyeurs, slutty exhibitionists, and queers of all types were confined to instant photography to document their private activities and tastes in all things a little less than appropriate. As a part of the Queer New York International Arts Festival, East Village Boys is bringing together a few of their favorite artists to create new work specifically for an exhibition at the Impossible Project’s NYC Space.

Let’s talk about PX, baby!

Tackling the Impossible takes time, dedication and expertise − and we can all get by with a little help from our friends. Come join in on the ever-growing Impossible community for our next monthly Analog Feedback Night.

Next Thursday, May 31st, come by the NYC Space to show off your work. Talk film and photography with like minded instant enthusiasts over a few beers. Discover new camera and film secrets, geek out and maybe even get your work featured on The Impossible Blog – this is your chance to connect with other artists and photographers involved in the instant film community!

WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 6:00 PM to 9:00 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!

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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!

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Last weekend we were lucky enough to host TWO special events with Italian maestro and analog instant master photographer Maurzio Galimberti at the NYC Space.

During his visit to New York, Maurizio shared his experiences and thoughts on the instant analog medium and on his transition from Polaroid to Impossible films. Some lucky guests were selected as subjects for some of his unique instant mosaic work, and the Impossible team was there to capture a video of the action.

To send him off in style, The NYC Space will host one final event with Maurizio, a farewell pizza party and documentary screening!

Come by The Impossible Project NYC Space on Tuesday the 22nd of May for a one time screening of a wonderful documentary on the photographic life of Maurizio Galimberti. If you missed the chance to meet him earlier this month, now’s your chance to eat pizza and drink some beers with Maurizio himself at this informal event.

MAURIZIO GALIMBERTI DOCUMENTARY & PIZZA PARTY!

WHEN: TUESDAY, MAY 22ND, 2012 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: Impossible Project NYC Space, 425 Broadway, 5th Floor Between Howard & Canal Street
FREE and open to the public!

Photo by Kisha Bari

Master an Iconic Tool in the History of Analog Photography!

The Impossible Project NYC Space is excited to welcome back a classic workshop on the most celebrated of Polaroid cameras, the SX-70. On Sunday, May 20th, the Impossible team will host a three hour interactive workshop on maximizing Impossible film in the Polaroid Sx-70 Camera. Our introductory workshops are designed to give you the confidence you need to let your imagination run wild! We’ll discuss the features of the SX-70 camera and focus on shooting techniques to ensure you achieve the best results out of the newest Impossible films available.

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Last Thursday we celebrated the opening of our latest exhibition, Traces of Time, at the NYC Space. The show consists of images taken by photographers and fellow travelers Varial and Fabrice Nadjari along their travels in the deserts and villages of Afghanistan.

Guests enjoyed the vibrant showcase of Impossible films alongside a video presentation of the artists’ journey. DJ Rodolphe filled the room with vinyl music, refreshments were generously provided by Brooklyn Brewery and Impossible photographers captured the night on the new PX100 COOL film.

Thank you to all who attended, and congratulations to the artists. Traces of Time will be on display at the Impossible Project NYC Space during regular open hours: Monday through Friday 11am–7pm and on Weekends 12pm–6pm until June 3rd. Don’t miss your chance to see it!

Photo by Adam Custins

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Last week at the NYC Space we had our first ever Analog Feedback Night. Impossible photographers and enthusiasts gathered to discuss their images in an informal open table discussion. The night was a warm gathering of like minded individuals and an excellent way for people to meet other passionate Impossible photographers. We discussed shooting methods, differences in film types, and the advantages and disadvantages of shooting analog instant film in various settings. Adam Custins came in with his portfolio and talked about how he integrates instant film into his commercial work. Dave Knapik was preparing for an art exhibition (up now!) and requested input about framing and presentation methods. We also had some great imagery shown by Josie Keefe, Patrick Tobin and Wendy Strauss.

Analog Feedback Night will be a reoccurring event at our space. If you miss those art school class critiques or just want to discuss other people’s work while getting feedback on your own, come to the next Analog Feedback night on May 31st!

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As The Impossible Project NYC Space gears up for another busy month, we invite you to all of the following events! This Thursday celebrate the imaginative approach of Impossible explorers Varial and Fabrice Nadjari with the opening of Traces of Time, then follow up on their adventure at their Artist Talk later in the month. Don’t miss the rare and special duo of events with Italian maestro Maurizio Galimberti, and practice honing your skills with a classic camera at our upcoming SX-70 Workshop. Come and experience these very special events for yourself, or bring some friends to everything happening this month at the NYC Space!

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Italian photographer Maurizio Galimberti has been working with Polaroid film since the early 90s, but has now adapted his techniques to incorporate new Impossible film materials. Maurizio uses instant photographs to create stunning multi dimensional mosaics, consisting of up to 140 individual images, capturing personalities like Johnny Depp, George Clooney and Sofia Coppola among many others.

The Impossible Project NYC Space is proud to offer TWO special events lead by Maurizio Galimberti in early May. During his very special visit to New York, Maurizio will share his experiences and thoughts on the instant analog medium and on the transition from Polaroid to Impossible films. Participants in this very rare workshop will have the opportunity to ask Maurizio all their artistic and technical questions, and also get an exclusive look into his signature techniques and observations using Impossible films.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to learn from a master of instant photography, and RSVP today!

Photo by Varial & Nadjari

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A Photographic Journey with the Afghan Pamiris

During July and August 2011, childhood friends and photographers Varial and Fabrice Nadjari traveled by foot to the North-Eastern part of Afghanistan armed with Polaroid cameras, Impossible films and solar powered scanners.

In the remote village of Kash Goz, they photographed mischievous Ismaili children, housewives, opium smokers, village chiefs and peasants. Each subject received their own portrait as a gift from the artists.

These portraits are what makes up “Traces of Time,” opening at The Impossible Project Space NYC alongside a video presentation of the artists’ journey from May 3 to June 3 2012 and on www.the-impossible-project.com. The opening reception will take place in presence of the artists with DJs and refreshments.

For more information about the artists’ experience, check out the story on The New York Times LENS blog or listen to their interview on NPR!

WHEN: THURSDAY MAY 3RD, 2012, 6PM-9PM
WHERE: Impossible Project NYC Space, 425 Broadway, Floor 5, NYC 10013
RSVP: rsvp@theimpossibleproject.com or call (212) 219-3254
OPEN HOURS: Mon–Fri 11am–7pm and Weekends 12pm–6pm
For further information, please visit the exhibition site.

Let’s talk about PX, baby!

Tackling the Impossible takes time, dedication and expertise − and we can all get by with a little help from our friends. Come join in on the ever-growing Impossible community for our first ever Analog Feedback Night.

On April 26th, The Impossible Project NYC Space invites YOU to showcase your favorite Impossible images to knowledgeable peers and fellow enthusiasts. Spend the evening reviewing your work and getting feedback while making new analog-loving friends. This is your chance to connect with other artists and photographers involved in the instant film community!

The night will take place from 6-9pm in The Impossible Project NYC Space. Come with originals or digital files on a USB flash drive. Bring your friends!

• When: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Where: Impossible Project Space, 425 Broadway, Floor 5, NYC 10013
• Registration: (212) 219 3254 or nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com
• FREE and open to the public

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Welcome back to Viewfinder, our series focusing on interesting projects and uses of Impossible film. This entry brings you Paul Reitano, who recently shot at the Reason Rally in Washington, D.C….

“Hey Polaroid nerds! I’m a wedding/portrait/event/whatever photographer that has begun incorporating polaroid and other film cameras into my work. I have gone through a steep learning curve with Impossible Project film, and finally, after much experimentation, arrived at the point where I can incorporate the film into a session and know I’m going to get unique and consistent results. I love the simplicity and elegance of the images that are created with my Spectra camera and Silver Shade film.

In this world gone mad with the exponential growth of digital technology (see Moore’s Law), I have found shooting on an instant camera and Impossible film to be a sacred act that serves as an antidote to needless complexity.

UPDATE – WORKSHOP HAS BEEN CANCELLED! We apologize for any inconvenience.

Spring into the Magic of Spectra!

Continuing our Impossible Workshop series, we are pleased to announce the return of a classic workshop on one of our favorite cameras, the Spectra. The Impossible Project will hold a three hour interactive workshop on maximizing Impossible film in the Polaroid Spectra Camera.

In the workshop, participants will be guided through the ins and outs of the Polaroid Spectra series camera with a knowledgeable Impossible expert staffer. Workshop participants will learn introductory and intermediate techniques to master their Spectra camera including exposure, functionality, and accessories. The workshop will include an in depth overview of shooting Impossible Project film including light shielding and temperature control.

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Ongoing Exhibition MOMENTUM
1st of March – 26th of June 2012
A 200 square foot show of our
best and brightest new films for the
SX-70 camera. PX-70 & PX 100 UV+
images by a group of our select US
photographers.

For more info please visit:
http://www.the-impossible-project.com/projects/exhibitions/momentum

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Last Thursday, The Impossible Project Space NYC celebrated the opening of its first ever group staff show WORK IN PROGRESS. The exhibition showcased work by our dedicated, creative and analog obsessed staff as well as how far Impossible has come since its very first test batches and beta films. Guests experienced the entire spectrum of Impossible materials produced within the last two years, while our staff captured the event on digital and PX100UV+ with the new Mint Flash Bar. Everyone enjoyed live vinyl music, refreshments and the company of friends and fellow enthusiasts.

Thank you to all who attended, and congratulations to the artists! WORK IN PROGRESS will be on display at the Impossible Project NYC Space during regular open hours: Monday through Friday 11am–7pm and on Weekends 12pm–5pm until May 8th. Don’t miss your chance to see it!

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For the more adventurous of analog enthusiasts, The Impossible Project NYC space held its first ever Manipulations Workshop last Sunday March 26th.
Workshop coordinator Kisha Bari presented a brief history on various manipulation techniques before delving into the wonders of Impossible integral film manipulation, negative bleaching and emulsion lifts. Working with all kinds of Impossible film types, the attending photographers could have stayed all day creating brilliant works of art using all three techniques. 
Check out the photos from Sunday’s Manipulation Crafternoon, and keep an eye out for more workshops at the NYC Space every month!

Together with our Italian partner Nital we are looking forward to be at the Photoshow 2012 in the eternal city of Rome.

Visit the Impossible Booth in

Hall 13
Stand A18B23

and enjoy a colorful Impossible program featuring workshops and talks by the community of Polaroiders, photographers Beppe Bolchi and Maurizio Galimberti and many more.

Click here for the detailed program.

A presto, amici!

For the last few years we have been contributing, marveling and waiting for Grant Hamilton’s documentary work TIME ZERO: The Last Year Of Polaroid Film. Now we are excited to announce that this unique film will have its world permiere at the Independent Film Festival Boston to be held April 25th to May 2nd. Stay tuned for details on exact time and place, and if you can – join the premiere in attendance of Grant Hamilton and Impossible as well as former Polaroid employees – last but not least Boston was the home of Polaroid!

Emulsion Lift

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Announcing a brand new addition to the ever-growing Impossible Workshop Series! On March 25th, 2012, The Impossible Project Space NYC will host its first workshop on alternative techniques in analog instant image making. The workshop will cover three techniques: image manipulation, emulsion lifts and negative bleaching. These classic procedures are revived by Impossible materials, revitalizing techniques that have been lost with the extinction of certain film types. These techniques will give you the freedom to play with your images, allowing you to expand your skill set to create distinctive works of art through experimentation. Participants can expect to work in a small group with an expert Impossible team member to learn and create together!

• When: Sunday, March 25, 2012, 10am to 1pm
• Where: Impossible Project Space NYC
• Registration: (212) 219 3254
or nycspace@the-impossible-project.com 
• Fee: $75 (includes 1 pack PX 680 Color Shade and all tools necessary for workshop)

Maurizio Galimberti @ Meet the Impossible Photographer, 3 March 2012, Vienna, Austria. Photo by Eva Mühlbacher

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We are excited to present and invite you to a new global Impossible talks series: Meet the Impossible Photographer introduces you to inspiring contemporary photographers passionate about working with Impossible film. These unique meet and greet sessions will allow you to directly learn from professionals, and the photographers will be on hand for an in-person Q&A – ask them all your Impossible questions and get a glimpse behind their work and experiences!

Maurizio Galimberti held the first of our upcoming Meet the Impossible Photographer events last Saturday, March 3 in Vienna. You have the chance to join this inspiring session on the following dates:

16 MARCH
@ Impossible Partner Store Barcelona ->click for details

31 MARCH
@ Impossible Booth at Photoshow Rome -> click for details

MAY (tba)
@ Impossible Project Space NYC (tba)

Thom Jackson

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It has been almost two years since the very first release of Impossible instant film, the wildly anticipated new black & white instant film for Polaroid SX-70 cameras. Although the film was initially in a developmental stage and highly experimental, it dawned on both fanatics and photographers alike that the impossible actually could become possible.
Just 19 months later, Impossible has released 12 unique film types for three separate Polaroid camera systems. Although the journey has been short, the length Impossible has come represents a milestone in reviving instant analog photography.

Using Impossible’s latest color and black & white films, twelve carefully selected photographers are illustrating a MOMENTUM that will carry instant analog photography through the digital age and beyond: Anne Bowerman, Brian Henry, Brooke Castro,
Thom Jackson, Bradley Johnson, Whitney Johnson, Clay Lipsky, Peter Plaia, Jessica
Reinhardt, Patrick Tobin, Yana Toyber and Max Wanger.

The Opening Reception will take place on March 1 from 6pm to 9pm in presence of
some of the artists with live music by DJ Tied Eyed and refreshments provided.
Please rsvp@the-impossible-project.com

CLICK HERE to view exhibition DETAILS

Photo by Jesse Freidin

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This past Thursday, both Impossible and Polaroid celebrated the opening of Instant Revolution at the Impossible Project NYC Space. With this inaugural exhibition commemorating the Polaroid Classic Line and an ongoing collaboration between two world-leading analog instant pioneers, Instant Revolution portrayed the revolutionary aspects of how artists create, consider and define analog photography. Attendees took in the many shades of the last original Polaroid Spectra film ever produced, while enjoying the warmth of live vinyl music and the company of friends and enthusiasts. Our good friends and fellow Impossible fanatics, Jesse Freidin and Patrick Tobin, were there to capture all the action on PX100 UV+ and PZ600 UV+.

Thank you so much to all who attended, and congratulations to the artists! Instant Revolution will be on display at the Impossible Project NYC Space during regular open hours: Monday through Friday 11am–7pm and on Weekends 12pm–5pm until March 23rd, don’t miss your chance to see it!

Gary Baseman

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POLAROID and IMPOSSIBLE present
INSTANT REVOLUTION

To celebrate the collaboration between Polaroid and Impossible, The Impossible Project NYC Space will host a very special group exhibition dedicated to showcasing five of the world’s freshest contemporary photographers. For more than 60 years, the instant image has been a revolutionary aspect of how artists create, consider and define analog photography. The five artists featured in INSTANT REVOLUTION all take different approaches to illustrating their relationship with analog photography.

Featuring photos captured with the last original Polaroid Spectra film production run from 2008, one of the first products introduced as part of the Polaroid Classic line, five of the world’s most dynamic and contemporary artists have contributed to INSTANT REVOLUTION: Gary Baseman, James Franco, Maripol, Mary Ellen Mark and Jennifer Juniper Stratford. INSTANT REVOLUTION will be shown at The Impossible Project Space NYC from February 9 to March 23 2012 and on our official website. The Opening Reception will take place on February 9 from 6pm to 9pm, in the presence of the artists and with refreshments provided.

POLAROID and IMPOSSIBLE present
INSTANT REVOLUTION
at The Impossible Project Space NYC

The Impossible Project NYC Space will host it’s Bi-annual Sample Sale on January 28th and 29th, featuring all day bargains only available in store. On this very special weekend, analog enthusiasts are invited to dig through our boxes of seriously discounted Impossible stock! This includes 600 Cameras from $15, Spectra system cameras from $25, discounted film, rare accessories, limited edition prints, art books, and our famous Impossible Bruch film bags, including matured film mix 5 & 10 packs for 600, Image/Spectra and SX-70 cameras!

5 Pack (for $55!) & 10 Pack (for only $99!) Film Bundles of everyone’s favorite Impossible film types, including:

PX 600 ’06 TWIN PACKS
PX 600 UV+ (Japan edition)
PX 680 (manufactured 08/11)
PX70 PUSH! (manufactured 08/11)
PX 70 Triple Packs

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to visit the NYC Space now is the perfect time!

As one of the few and privileged Impossible “Partner Store Plus” spaces in the USA, our friends at Aperture Tremont are hosting their first workshop ever, offering you an exclusive perspective on new Impossible films, tricks and tips.

During this hands-on workshop they’ll be covering techniques of working with Impossible film and vintage Polaroid cameras. The workshop will be ran by Aperture owner and photographer, Scott Meivogel, plus Cleveland Polaroid expert, Tim Logan. Tim shot for our One Hundred Impossible Portraits event last year, with fantastic results!

Finally, 1/3 of the workshop will be spent photographing two live models dressed in perfect vintage attire. Participants are guaranteed to leave with photographs that’ll knock their socks off, taken with the latest Impossible film! If you have your own Polaroid camera, please feel free to bring it. If not, they’ll have loaner cameras for you to use while you’re there.

Registration is $39.99 and includes a pack of Impossible film as well as refreshments. Registration can be completed by calling 216-574-8977, or purchasing on Aperture’s website HERE.

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This past Thursday, we were so grateful to celebrate the opening of Oskar Landi’s Also in India exhibition at the NYC Space! With his debut show at Impossible, Landi portrays the country through dry image transfers of original Type 679 Polaroid film, revealing imperfections and faint colors reminiscent of early photographic processes and hand coloring techniques. Attendees took in the many textures of India as portrayed by the artist and enjoyed delicious artisan chocolate from FINE & RAW!

Those wishing to see the exhibition may visit the Impossible NYC Space any time during store hours: Monday through Friday 11am–7pm and on Weekends 12pm–5pm until February 9th. Thanks so much (and congratulations!) to Oskar and everyone who attended!

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Photobooth, the world’s only Tintype and Polaroid portrait studio, exhibited our good friend and fellow Impossible photographer Brandon Long last Friday, January 6th, and Brandon has been kind enough to share a sneak peek of his SX-70 shots with those of us that couldn’t be in San Francisco!

See more of Brandon Long’s dreamy portraits on his flickr!

Amassing four separate worldwide journeys over the past decade, Oskar Landi translates multiple communities of India with a unique visual language, when discovery through spoken word was insufficient. Landi was born and raised in Italy and has lived and worked in New York since 1998. His personal projects have been recognized by the International Photo Awards and Prix de la Photographie Paris as well as numerous publications worldwide.

On Thursday, January 12th, Oskar Landi’s “Also in India” opens on the south wall at The Impossible Project Space NYC. With “Also in India,” Landi portrays the country through dry image transfers of original Type 679 Polaroid film, revealing imperfections and faint colors reminiscent of early photographic processes and hand coloring techniques. Conditions such as uncontrollable humidity, heat, dust and expired photographic chemicals caused unexpected but enchanting consequences even for the artist. The resulting exhibition is a visual introduction to the rich cultures of India dependent on Landi’s astounded curiosity.

Oskar Landi – Also in India
At The Impossible Project Space NYC
January 12, 2012 – February 9, 2012

More after the jump…

Photo by Anne Bowerman

By popular demand, The Impossible Project is pleased to announce the return of The 600 Workshop at the New York Space. On Sunday, January 15th, the Impossible NYC space will hold a three-hour interactive tutorial on getting the best out of the Polaroid 600 camera and the Impossible film range.

This workshop is designed to explore the full potential and versatility of any Polaroid 600 series camera, including an outline of all the unique accessories and attachments. We will cover in detail all that The Impossible Project film has to offer, including shielding techniques, temperature control and identifying and managing each film type’s unique characteristics.

Workshop participants will then have the opportunity to explore all the photogenic wonders of SOHO, Little Italy and Chinatown with two of Impossible’s experienced staff photographers and then re-convene back at the space to discuss images, ask questions and talk about image preservation techniques.

• When: Sunday, January 15th, 2012, 10am – 1pm
• Where: Impossible Project Space, 425 Broadway, Floor 5, NYC 10013
• Registration: (212) 219 3254 or nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com
Please notify when registering if renting a camera at no extra cost
• Fee: $50 (price includes 1 pack PX 680 Color Shade FF & Frog Tongue)

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On Thursday, December 15th, Impossible’s NYC Space hosted an opening event for an exhibition featuring instant artworks by Claire Oring and Foster Huntington. The exhibition celebrates the collaboration between Impossible and Urban Outfitters, long a supporter of Impossible’s mission.

The turnout was fantastic, with guests admiring the photographs on display and enjoying drinks. We also shot plenty of photos ourselves, both digital and Impossible images taken with the new PX 100 UV+ film!

The Urban Outfitters x Impossible Project exhibition will be on display through January 11th, 2012. Please come by the NYC Space to see the art, and be sure to visit your local Urban Outfitters store, where you can now find Impossible film and select camera kits for sale!

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This past Sunday, The Impossible Project celebrated the meticulous art of the Instant Photogram with Patrick Winfield ! Although mastering Patrick’s techniques proved to be quite challenging, workshop attendees worked diligently in the pitch dark to craft wonderfully surprising photograms of their favorite objects. After giving an inspiring history of the photogram, Patrick took the class through a series of integral steps in making photograms possible. Using jewelry, toys, cassette tapes, colored filters and many other assorted items, attendees took turns in a blacked-out NYC Space with only a pack of opened film, a flashlight and their newly acquired skills.

As you can see from our blog’s gallery, the results were fantastic! Thank you to all who participated and to Patrick Winfield of course! We hope he returns very soon to lead another workshop filled with more secret techniques.

Feel free to sign up for our weekly newsletter to always stay up to date on everything Impossible. Call 212-219-3254 or email nycspace@the-impossible-project.com for more info.

By popular demand, The Impossible Project is pleased to announce the return of The Spectra Workshop at the New York Space.
On Sunday, December 11th, the Impossible NYC space will hold a three-hour interactive tutorial on getting the best out of the Polaroid Spectra camera and the Impossible film range.

This workshop is designed to explore the Spectra camera’s full potential and versatility, including an outline of all the camera’s unique accessories and attachments. We will cover in detail all that The Impossible Project film has to offer, including shielding techniques, temperature control and identifying and managing each film type’s unique characteristics.

Workshop participants will then have the opportunity to explore all the photogenic wonders of SOHO, Little Italy and Chinatown with two of Impossible’s experienced staff photographers and then re-convene back at the space to discuss images, ask questions and talk about image preservation techniques.

More after the jump…

On Saturday, December 3rd, from 5pm-6:30pm, artist Patrick Winfield will appear in person at The Impossible Project Space NYC to present a brief slideshow history of The Photogram. Then, using Impossible instant film material, he will demonstrate his own distinctive techniques to create photograms similar to the ones pictured here.

Attendees will be supplied with one pack of Impossible color film, a Polaroid 600 camera, flashlights, transparencies and colored gels. You’re welcome to bring your own photogram objects also! Each participant will get 10% off any store purchase the night of the class.

Don’t miss this very rare opportunity to be involved in an exclusive interactive class by one of the world’s leading instant artists!

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On Sunday, November 20th, The Impossible NYC space will hold a 3 hour interactive tutorial on getting the best out of your Polaroid 600 type camera and getting the most out of all the Impossible film range.

After briefly exploring your 600 camera’s full potential and versatility including unique accessories and attachments, we will then outline all that our new instant film has to offer. From shielding techniques to temperature control to identifying and managing each film types unique characteristics.

We’ll let you loose in the city streets to explore all the photogenic wonders of Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown with two of our experienced photographers and then re convene back at the space to discuss your images, ask questions and talk about image preservation techniques.

WHEN: Sunday November 20th, 2011, 10AM–1PM

WHERE: 425 Broadway, Floor 5, New York, NY 10013

REGISTRATION: $50 (price includes 1 pack PX 680 film & Impossible Frog Tongue)

Note: Please notify us when registering if renting a camera at no extra cost!

RSVP/QUESTIONS: (212) 219 3254 or nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com

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This Saturday, November 19th, from 3-6 PM, Impossible VP Dave Bias will be at The Vintage Photo Shop at A&A Studios in Chicago to give a demo and talk on Impossible film and field some Q and A.

The Vintage Photo Shop will be offering film and camera specials all night, portraits shot with Impossible film, snacks, drinks and a raffle!

WHEN: Saturday, November 19th from 3-6 PM.
WHERE: Vintage Photo Shop @ A&A Studios; 128 Harrison St. Oak Park, IL 60304
For more info, please call 312.278.1144

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Last Thursday, The Impossible Project NYC Space held an opening for LIPS, a new solo exhibition by the talented Chloe Aftel. Trained as a filmmaker, Chloe’s background reveals itself in the series as she creates a micro narrative through her studied close up portraits of 10 different woman’s mouths. Executing the luscious series on The Impossible Project’s PX 70 PUSH! film, she shows the versatility and subtle tones of one of our earliest color films.

Ms. Aftel was available throughout the duration of the opening to talk about her work and answer questions. Friends of Chloe and Impossible came together to celebrate the exhibit, drink wine and take in the brilliant new work gracing the South Wall of the Impossible NYC Space.

LIPS will be on display in the New York Project space until December 13th.

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This past Saturday morning, we were lucky enough to have the amazing and talented Chloe Aftel in the Impossible Project NYC Space. Chloe led a workshop on nude photography and taught a group session explaining the ins and outs of working with a model in an intimate setting. The small group of photographers learned how to talk with and pose a model to make them feel comfortable and get the best results from a nude photo shoot.

Chloe also walked the photographers through the process of using Impossible film, demonstrating how the film performs in different types of light. The photographers got the chance to work with two different nude models, shooting them in various locales throughout our NYC Space. Thanks to workshop atendees Richard Kacprowski, CJ Isaac, Robert Sweeney, Pete Plaia, Justin Higgins and Arturo Sanchez for the use of their instant images. All digital images by Kisha Bari.

This Thursday night from 6-9 pm, Chloe Aftel will be displaying a solo show, LIPS, shot on impossible project PUSH film. Click HERE for details.

This past weekend, the Atlanta area became an Impossible hotspot.

On Friday the 14th, in cooperation with Atlanta Celebrates Photography, Impossible’s VP Dave Bias gave a lecture at the Big Studio – King Plow Arts Center about the history of The Impossible Project thus far and the advancements that have been made in Impossible film over the past few years.

The following evening, Jennifer Schwartz Gallery hosted an opening reception for “Instant Gratification: From Polaroid To Impossible,” a new exhibition celebrating instant film’s resurgence. The exhibit features work by Mikael Kennedy, Sol Allen, Chloe Aftel, Grant Hamilton, John Reuter and more. Click HERE to see photos from the reception by Burnaway.org.

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Last Thursday night, September 29th, marked the opening of our new exhibition at the NYC Impossible Project Space. Several of the submitting artists, including Rommel Pecson, Dustin Yager, Toby Hancock and Brandon Long were present, as were numerous friends and Impossible supporters. Check out our images taken that night, and be sure to stop by the gallery to see the exhibition if you’re in New York City!

Continuing the series of Impossible Art Works featured on the South Wall at the New York City Impossible Project Space, we are proud to present French born photographer Bruce Soyez-Bernard and his latest work, entitled “Ensemble #1, #2, #3, #4.”

Currently based in New York, Bruce began as a photojournalist in Africa for two years before transitioning into Beauty and Fashion photography in Paris and New York for prestigious clients such as Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan and Schwarzkopf.

These four composite pieces, called “Ensemble,” are a continuation of Soyez-Bernard’s photographic work on the body. Finding inspiration in shapes, skin texture, color and light. Taking several images with different crops and levels, the frames are then re-united, the body put back together, or part of the body, as a final collage.

While using The Impossible Project’s film range, Bruce pursues this process with a focus on the film grain, format and the “happy accidents” of this specific instant medium to create impressive life-size abstract pieces.

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Impossible America is pleased to present the next exciting workshop in our New York Space series.

Sunday August 21st, The Impossible NYC space will hold a 3 hour interactive tutorial on getting the best out of your Polaroid Spectra or 1200 type camera and getting the most out of all the Impossible film range.

After briefly exploring your Spectra camera’s full potential and versatility including unique accessories and attachments, we will then outline all that our new instant film has to offer. From shielding techniques to temperature control to identifying and managing each film types unique characteristics.

We’ll let you loose in the city streets to explore all the photogenic wonders of SOHO, Little Italy and Chinatown with two of our experienced photographers and then re convene back at the space to discuss your images, ask questions and talk about image preservation techniques.

Cost for the workshop is $75. Register today! Call (212) 219-3254 to RSVP or with questions; all major credit cards accepted.

The Impossible Project invites you to a rare opportunity to study instant photography with Jesse Freidin, one of America’s leading fine art dog photographers.

An advocate of instant photography and analog processing, Freidin burst onto the national scene in 2010 with his Doggie Gaga Project. Hailed by MTV as “visionary”, Doggie Gaga captured the grandeur and playfulness of couture fashion from a dog’s eye view.

This workshop will cover everything you need to know to utilize the newest Impossible films to create beautiful images, including how to get strong exposures with your Polaroid cameras, methods for connecting with your subjects (whether human or canine), optimizing lighting and camera angles, and composition within the square.

Whether you are an instant photo pro or camera-wielding dog enthusiast (or both!) you’ll leave this workshop inspired by your tools and equipped to bring the best out of your subjects…

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