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Our unique collaboration with fabulous Ace Hotel New York is featured in a brand new book by German publishing house Gestalten: Taken by Surprise: Cutting-Edge Collaborations between Designers, Artists, and Brands.

Taken by Surprise highlights the best works of sophisticated collaboration in recent times, and presents Ace Hotel x Impossible next to examples such as Julian Schnabel and Maybach, Sagmeister and Levi’s, Olafur Eliasson and BMW, Terry Richardson and Colette as well as other innovative work by the likes of Damien Hirst, Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea or David Lynch.

The Ace Hotel x Impossible collaboration features a special and limited PX 600 Silver Shade film, a refurbished Polaroid camera as well as the gallery show 24 Hours at Ace – currently on display at The Impossible Project Tokyo until July 8.

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.

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!

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!

Photo by Thom Jackson

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For this installment of Artist in Residence, Thom Jackson shares his experience shooting with PX100 and PX70 for MOMENTUM, an exhibition currently on view on the North wall at The Impossible Project NYC Space. Interested in the instant image as a tangible object, Thom explains his struggle with lighting for an unknown emulsion, and giving in to the element of surprise:

“In my commercial work I shoot fashion and stills. I shoot digital everyday but use archival inkjet or platinum/palladium for my fine art work that I print myself. I appreciate that an Impossible print is something tangible you can touch, feel, and hold. In an age of endless digital copies it’s exciting to actually shoot something that is one of a kind…”

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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.

Photo by Jessica Reinhardt

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Alongside our exhibition with ACE Hotels in NYC and our Limited Edition PX 600 Silver Shade UV+ film, ACE has been hosting an online photo contest, selecting new winners every month! ACE is collecting submissions of YOUR Impossible images in an ever-growing gallery located online at acehotel.com/impossible. ACE’s panel of romantics and analog enthusiasts will curate a physical gallery show at Ace Hotel New York this Fall, exhibiting selected shots from the contest.

Congratulations to Jessica Reinhardt, Jason Benning and Demian Jacob Mendes – the most recent selected photographers of the ACE contest!

Check out ACE’s gallery and pick your favorite images or submit your own for a chance to win and be featured. Good luck!

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

Photo by Brian Henry

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MOMENTUM is currently on view at The Impossible Project NYC Space. This stunning exhibition of PX100 UV+ and PX70 materials includes some of the richest tones and sharpest contrast yet. For this installment of Artist in Residence, surrealist photographer Brian Henry has shared his experiences shooting these new batches of film, as well as his interpretation of the exhibition’s concept. Through a happy accident involving a faulty heater in a freezing basement and explorations in an abandoned hospital, Brian provides insight into his creative process and how unpredictable chance influenced the final images he submitted for MOMENTUM…

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!

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Although we’ve almost reached the close of Instant Revolution at The Impossible Project NYC Space, Jennifer Juniper Stratford has graciously shared her experience conceptualizing her work for the show in our next installment of Artist in Residence. By photographing Hollywood with Polaroid Classic Image film, she provides insight into the Polaroid camera’s relationship with movie making and its participants, ultimately reflecting on how a classic medium once influenced an industry:

“These days the use of analog is often misunderstood as being something that is nostalgic, meant to look old, or is reactionary to digital. In a larger scope it should be viewed as a choice of medium like any other and is not on the verge of becoming extinct in the face of digital…

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)

Perfecting Impossible Techniques with a Classic Camera!

Back by popular demand, The Impossible Project is pleased to announce the return of The 600 Workshop at the NYC Space! On Sunday, March 11, the Impossible team will hold a three-hour interactive tutorial on getting the best out of the classic Polaroid 600 camera and Impossible’s film range. The workshop is designed to explore the full potential and versatility of any 600 series camera, including personal tricks you’re not likely to learn anywhere else! Workshop participants will then be guided on an interactive photo walk with one of Impossible’s experienced staff photographers, exploring and capturing the richly photogenic cusp of SOHO, Chinatown and Little Italy. We’ll finally re-convene back at the space to discuss images, ask questions and talk about image preservation techniques.

WHEN: SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2012, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
WHERE: Impossible Project Space: 425 Broadway, 5th Floor, Between Howard & Canal Streets
REGISTER: nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com or +1 212 219 3254
Please notify when registering if renting a camera at no extra cost!
FEE: US$ 50 (price includes 1 pack PX 680 Color Shade FF & Frog Tongue)

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Just last night, we celebrated the opening reception of MOMENTUM at The Impossible Project NYC Space. To commemorate the event, we’re excited to begin a new series to the Impossible Blog, Artist in Residence! Every so often, we’ll feature an artist currently showcased in an exhibition in the NYC Space, delving deeper into their interpretation of the theme of the show and how they went about making the images included. This installment features the dreamy filter techniques of Clay Lipsky, who was kind enough to explain his techniques and experiences with the new PX70 Color Shade:

“When the Impossible Project invited me to shoot my interpretation of  “Momentum” I thought of a place full of life & movement…the beach. Having spent most of my life in Florida and California, beach culture is very close to my heart. I was inspired to capture the sunny spirit and frenetic energy set amongst the iconic palm trees and sea gulls. Additionally I wanted to do it in a style reminiscent of the classic poster art from “The Endless Summer.” The latest incarnation of Impossible’s PX 70 Color Shade was very stable and provided consistent exposures, so I decided to push it by utilizing colored filters to tint my exposures and make my images as graphic as possible…”

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!

Image by By Niki

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Continuing our collaboration with ACE Hotels through an exhibition in NYC and our Limited Edition PX 600 Silver Shade UV+ film, ACE has been hosting an online photo contest, selecting new winners every month! ACE is collecting submissions of everyday and exalted Impossible images at an ever-evolving gallery located at acehotel.com/impossible. ACE’s ad hoc panel of romantics and analog enthusiasts will then co-curate a physical gallery show at Ace Hotel New York next fall, comprised of selected shots from this growing community gallery.

Congratulations to the most recent selected photographers of the ACE contest!

December 2011:
Andrea Buia, Judith Kyvik, Gregory Bencivego, Frederik Holmér and Morgane Santamarianova – enjoy your Pink Martini’s Joy To The World holiday record!

January 2012:
Weronika Gajda aka By Niki – enjoy your limited PX Gold Edition Set from Impossible!

Peruse the winners of the past two months here, then check out the growing collection and pick your favorites or submit your own for a chance to win!

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!

The good doctor.

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Another topic we got requests for was when the mirror in the camera gets stuck up out of place or mid cycle for one reason or another. This can often be recognized by a black VF and a camera that won’t close all the way.

There’s actually a couple tricks to getting your mirror back in place. If your camera is empty and you have an empty pack, you can try to put that in the camera and fire it a few times, or put the pack in, pull it out, back in, out a couple of times letting it cycle each time you close the door. This may get the camera back into the proper rhythm of things so that when you put a full pack in, everything is where it should be for proper operation to take pictures.

More after the jump…

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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!

The good doctor.

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We put out the question to you all about what kinds of tips you all would like to hear. One topic we heard several times was about cleaning and maintenance of your folding SX-70 and SLR 680 cameras.

There are a few simple things you can do to help keep your cameras running well and looking good. Now not to sound like a broken record, but I again cannot stress keeping your rollers clean. You can refer back to our Door swapping post about how to get the door off your camera to make cleaning easier and safer. Then you can go back to our first video with Dave about cleaning rollers for how to do this.

After that you can keep the inside of your camera clean with a can of compressed air or an air blower some of you may have for keeping lenses clean which can help keep dust out of the film compartment of the camera (more after the jump!).

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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The “Impossible Project NYC Space” : http://shop.the-impossible-project.com/stores/spaces/ny’s Advent Deals continues this week! Last chance to stock up on gift deals! Here are the details…

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The Impossible Project NYC Space Advent Deals continue this week! Here are the details:

DAY 12: Buy 4 packs of PZ 680 and get a free set of impossible buttons
DAY 13: 2 double packs of flash bars for $30 (25% off)
DAY 14: Buy 4 packs of PX 70 and get a FREE pack of 5 Vintage SX-70 Christmas cards.
DAY 15: Buy 4 packs of any impossible film get a free frog tongue!
DAY 16: Buy 2 packs of PX 600 UV+ and get a free dry age kit!
DAY 17: Buy any camera and get a free camera case
DAY 18: Buy a spectra camera kit and a triple pack of pz 680 for $195 (24% discount)
More after the jump…

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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.

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The Impossible Project NYC Space Advent Deals continue this week! Here are the details…

DAY 5: Buy 5 packs of Polaroid Image Softtone for $100 (11% off)
DAY 6: Buy a Spectra Spectacular Kit and get a FREE Spectra Frog tongue and FREE registration to our Spectra Workshop on Sunday, December 11th
DAY 7: Buy 4 packs of PZ 680 and get 2 FREE packs of PZ 600
DAY 8: Buy a 600 Camera Starter Kit and a triple pack of PX 680 for $180 (15% off)
DAY 9: Buy a camera, get a FREE camera strap and FREE case
DAY 10: Buy 2 triple packs of PX 70 Push and get a FREE pack of PX 70
DAY 11: Spend over $100 and get a FREE Gold Frame Holiday Portrait in front of our Impossible Christmas Tree!

Remember, these deals are available IN-STORE ONLY!

Impossible Project NYC Space
425 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10013

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Analog Santa has stopped by New York early this year! Special deals are available every day until Christmas, exclusive to our New York Project Space. Every day has its own delightful deal. Stop by the NYC Space often to stock up for gifts for every film lover on your holiday list!

DAY 1 (Dec. 1) Buy 3 packs of PX 600 UV+ Gold Frame and get a 5-pack of vintage christmas cards.

DAY 2 (Dec. 2) Buy 5 packs of PX 600 UV+ Grey Frame, get 2 packs free.

DAY 3 (Dec. 3) Buy a Handmade Cigar Box Pinhole Camera, get a free pack of Polaroid Type 664.

DAY 4 (Dec. 4) Buy 2 packs of PX 680 FF and get a 5-pack of vintage christmas cards.

Stay tuned, because next Monday, we’ll let you know of more NYC Space deals coming your way!

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!

More after the jump…

We are getting ready for christmas here at the Impossible NYC Space. There are gifts galore for everyone on your shopping list. Our new animatronic photographer Santa brought a basketful of gifts, including a bunch of new products that are perfect stocking stuffers. Come stop by the store and pick up some new PX 600 Goldframe, postcards, or special vintage deadstock holiday cards.

New York-based graphic designer and musician David Sankey recently released his first album under the name The Queerest Old Quaker. The album artwork features an image taken with Impossible’s PX 70 Color Shade film. We asked David to tell us a little about the album and his experience with Impossible film.

“The Queerest Old Quaker project and this first album are the result of several years of casual songwriting, but it wasn’t until early this summer that these songs began to develop a relationship to one another. I recorded most of the instrumentation in my bedroom here in New York and then had my sister, Rebekah Sankey, work out some harmonies. Her boyfriend, Vincent Castoro, recorded our vocals. They’re both incredible musicians…

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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

The Impossible Workshop series is delighted to present the first of our SX-70 camera and film workshops on Sunday, October 30th from 10 AM to 1 PM. The iconic SX-70 camera has now become a rare vintage classic and is still arguably Polaroid’s sharpest and most innovative camera.

This fully interactive workshop will include use of a folding SX-70 (although we encourage you to bring your own), one pack of Impossible PX 70 film and a PX Shade. We will explore the features of the SX-70, and there will be a focus on shooting techniques and achieving the best results from the new Impossible films. We’ll cover topics ranging from shielding techniques to temperature control to identifying and managing each film type’s unique characteristics.

You will have the opportunity to shoot in and around our NYC space, located on the cusp of Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown, and then display and discuss your images before learning about image preservation techniques.

The workshop is priced at $50 and all students will also receive 10% off anything in the store on the day of the event! Hurry to book as limited places are available. To register for this workshop, please call us toll-free at 888-250-6020, 11am-7pm EST or email nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com.

When Impossible embarked on its mission to save analog instant photography from extinction, people worldwide thought they’d said farewell to their beloved film and cameras. Thinking “outside the lines,” using new, innovative solutions and materials, Impossible was able to successfully create new instant film.

The Impossible Project challenged 14 outstanding photographers to create images on PX 680 FF Color Shade film expressing their personal interpretation of the phrase, “Outside The Lines”.

The photographers include Adam Goldberg, John Reuter, Brandon Long, Dustin Yager, Chloe Aftel, Andrea Jenkins, Sol Allen, Max Wanger, Benjamin Shuster, Parker Fitzgerald, Rommel Pecson, Toby Hancock, Ritchard Ton and Leah Reich.

Their breathtaking results will be on display at the Impossible Project Space NYC from September 29th, 2011 through January 31st, 2012 at the Impossible Project Space NYC – 425 Broadway, 5th Floor

For the duration of Fashion Week 2011, Brooklyn photographer and friend of Impossible Shawn Brackbill documented the excitement using his Polaroid Spectra camera and Impossible’s PZ 600 UV+ Black Frame film.

Shawn attended 25 shows throughout the week and, in addition to shooting digital images for Interview magazine, captured candid backstage instant film shots of fashion designers, photographers and celebrities such as Diane Von Furstenberg, Patrick Demarchelier, Elle Fanning, Sofia Coppola and Miss Piggy…

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On Thursday night, September 15th, Impossible celebrated the opening of Bruce Soyez-Bernard’s Ensembles Exhibition at the NYC Impossible Project Space. Friends and supporters stopped by to take in Mr. Soyez-Bernard’s beautiful compositions of the female form, made using Impossible PZ 600 film. Wine, cheese and a good time was had by all in attendance.

The exhibition will be on view through October 14th. Please visit the Impossible Project Space at 425 Broadway in NYC to see these composites in person!

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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This month, Impossible will partner with Ace Hotel to keep the visceral art of instant analog photography alive for today’s romantics. Every guest room at Ace Hotel New
York will be stocked with a refurbished Polaroid camera and limited edition, custom packs of “Impossible x Ace Hotel” PX 600 Silver Shade instant black & white film in
the mini–bar…

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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.

Winter Blossoms (Empty Vessel), 2011, Patrick Winfield

The Impossible Project Space NYC is incredibly excited to welcome our long-time collaborator, Patrick Winfield, for his very first solo show on our South Wall. This exhibition is free and open to the public and features Patrick’s composite images created from many individual instant photographs on Impossible and Polaroid films.

Patrick is a Brooklyn-based artist whose work is about accidents and how these flaws become a form of perfection. “I may jam or manipulate the films to play up the surface, the tangibility of the film medium. I create a moment out of several various instances – a walking perspective controlled and pulled in by the structure of the grid, not an instant view, but a clustering of memories and visuals. Each photo is competing with the image as a whole, causing this movement of the eye as it takes in a single image then back to the whole.”

Patrick’s work has been featured in an array of arts and design magazines and blogs and you may have recently seen his work at Urban Outfitters – the result of a 2010 collaboration.

*Here are all of the pertinent exhibition details:
Patrick Winfield Composites
August 4 – September 15, 2011
Opening Reception: Thursday, August 4, 6-9pm*
RSVP: nycspace@theimpossibleproject.com

Download the Exhibition Flyer Here

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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Back by popular demand, The Impossible Project is thrilled to announce another exciting interactive workshop with renowned photographer Chloe Aftel. The workshop will be held on the 31st of July 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.

This class is specifically designed to focus on working with professional and non professional models on Impossible instant film. At least two female models will be in attendance and Chloe will coach each photographer in talking to your models, directing techniques, and getting the most out your model and film with alternate approaches and angles.

During this very hands-on workshop, Chloe will also share her expertise and techniques working with Impossible instant film and vintage Polaroid SX-70, 600 and Spectra Cameras.

Commencing shooting in our beautiful loft space, you will also have the opportunity to capture the models in various Soho locations with Chloe’s personal attention.

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For two days only in July the Impossible Project Space in NYC is holding a mammoth sample sale, with 15% – 75% off selected films, cameras and accessories, all appearing for the first time in the store.

A HUGE shipment is coming our way from Europe containing mystery Impossible goodies. This will be a unique opportunity to score one-off pieces, final sale sample films, damaged packs, rare accessories and cameras for a limited time only!

The sale will take place on Saturday, July 23rd and Sunday, July 24th, only in store.

What’s inside these Impossible boxes??? Find out soon at our Christmas in July!

• JULY 10 WORKSHOP FULL! EXTRA DATE ADDED ON SUNDAY JULY 17TH.

On Sunday July 10th, The Impossible NYC Space will hold a 3 hour interactive workshop on getting the best out of your Polaroid 600 camera and the most out of all the Impossible 600 films.

After briefly exploring your 600 camera’s full potential and versatility, 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’s 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.

Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Special Introductory Price: $50 (includes one free pack of PX680 film and free use of a Polaroid camera)
Call the NYC Space to make your reservation today at (212) 219–3254

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Just arrived in our New York store – a special edition batch of 10 beautiful “Impossible Rainbow” prints available for sale! A treat for any Polaroid devotee, these exclusive prints fit perfectly in a 50cm x 70cm frame and are for sale for just $75. The prints were specially made for the Impossible Project by the talented Mark Griffiths, an artist and lifelong Polaroid enthusiast.

This exclusive deal is available at our NYC Space. Stop by or call our New York Space (212.219.3254) to grab one before they are gone.

Mark will be giving away one of these prints to a lucky winner. Visit his blog to enter the giveaway. Mark will randomly chose a winner from the comments on the site. Enter before June 24th for a chance to win one of these lovely prints!

More of Mark’s art is available for sale on his etsy store.

“Photographing dogs is all about the perfect magical moment, celebrating the unknown, and controlling the unexpected. Which is what The Impossible Project’s new instant films are all about, as well.”

The drop-dead gorgeous portraits in this video were shot with our PX 680 Beta film by the entirely amazing photographer EJ Camp. Prints of these images were used to make an impressive and (we think) stunning full-wall display in the newly revamped Co-Op Food & Drink restaurant in the Hotel on Rivington here in New York City.

Take a deep breath and behold:

The remodeling at the Hotel Rivington is nearly complete and you will be able to view the massive wall of 40-inch prints very soon. Keep your ear to the ground for further updates from us Impossibles!

The Impossible Project is extremely honored to welcome Italian instant film maestro Maurizio Galimberti at our New York City project space. During his visit we are celebrating the launch of the upcoming PZ 600 UV+ Galimberti Edition film from Impossible. Signore Galimberti will be on hand for an in-person Q&A and demonstration of his rigorous techniques. We invite you to pick up some PZ 600 film at special prices and enjoy a glass of wine with us!

Since the early 90s, Galimberti has worked exclusively with instant film from Polaroid, and now Impossible. His amazing mosaics, sometimes consisting of up to 140 individual frames of film, have captured personalities including Johnny Depp, George Clooney, Julian Schnabel, Sofia Coppola, Wim Wenders, Monica Bellucci and Robert de Niro, among many, many others. He has also applied this mosaic technique to New York, Paris, London and Berlin, creating mathematical, yet entirely musical, portraits of the people and architecture of these cities.

Preview the world premiere of the upcoming PZ 600 Silver Shade UV+ Galimberti film edition before the official launch and take advantage of special prices on film multi-packs for his favored Spectra/Image camera.

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!

To celebrate our country’s forefathers, we at the Impossible NYC Space are hosting sales all week long! We’ll be announcing the sales every morning, and announce each sale on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Sales will then be catalogued here:

Monday, Feb. 21 – PZ600 UV+ for $20/pack
Tuesday, Feb. 22 – 10% off all in-stock Polaroid cameras
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Type 100 Chocolate film $15/pack
Thursday, Feb. 24 – Polaroid Spectra/Image film $20/pack
Friday, Feb. 25 – 15% off all books, bags and accessories

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Our fleet of lovely vintage Sx-70’s were featured in this week’s New York Magazine’s gift guide. They recommend the cameras as a great gift for the special gentleman or lady in your life, and we couldn’t agree more! Show your honey your love for them and vintage photography with this classic camera. Stop by the store to pick one up, and ensure that this valentine’s day is one to remember, instantly.

Time lapse footage of the installation of our new exhibit ‘Facing the Impossible’. Shot on December 15th 2010 at the Impossible New York Space. Featuring the song Pink Frost by The Chills.

Its been a long journey, but with the help of our dedicated customers and supporters, we’re on the path to reinstating the instant film.

Join us for the opening reception of our new exhibit, “Facing the Impossible”. The exhibit will open this Wednesday, December 15 from 6-9 pm at our NYC project space. The exhibit will display 31 original portraits shot by some of our favorite photographers; Adam Goldberg, Adarsha Benjamin, Chloe Aftel, Irène Nam, Jen Altman, Lou O’Bedlam, Mikael Kennedy, Patrick Winfield, Rommel Pecson, The Gentlemen Amateur, Thibault Tourmente and Tim Mantoani. Come to the space and check out these stunning enlargements of our historic integral films.

From November 18 to Christmas The Impossible Project NYC Space will have extended hours to suit all your holiday instant analogue film needs (which are numerous)! Starting today our hours will be:

Monday 11-7
Tuesday 11-7
Wednesday 11-7
Thursday 11-8
Friday 11-8
Saturday 11-7

Come stop by after work and spend your evening making the impossible possible for everyone on your gift list.

We’re celebrating the hidden beauty of New York City through instant film. In conjunction with Open House New York, we’re holding a mini-exhibition and contest in our NYC space.

Take an instant photo at any Open House location, and bring it in to the NYC space to enter the contest. The images will be displayed in our gallery for the month of October. On October 22 Florian Kaps, our founder, will choose the winner.

The Lucky winner will receive a prize package that includes a rare vintage Polaroid 635 Supercolor camera, and 2 packs of our new PX600 film…(more after the jump)