Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009
Saving the Polaroid
While I had heard that the magic of the instant photo a la Polaroid may soon cease to exist, I did not know of the extensive steps being taken to save it. Along with a Polaroid-only art gallery in Vienna, Polanoir, the owner of the Polaroid factory in Amsterdam (which had previously stopped producing the instant film) set up a Polaroid gallery online: Polanoid.net. Comprised solely of instant Polaroid photos, this site is a visual wonderland! I also find it quite neat that a so-called outdated medium was partially saved by new technology. And did I mention the mastermind’s name is Florian Kaps? Such an excellent name.
The whole idea that advancements in technology renders a good idea useless and obsolete is so unnecessary. I guess that’s why this little gallery makes my heart so happy. If you want a happy heart, I suggest a visit and a contribution. If not, then you probably hate nostalgia, technology and puppies. In which case, why are you on a computer and how did you find this site?
Rebecca on February 5th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
This is very good news!
I’ve been an avid Polaroid user for years and was saddened to hear news of discontinuation in production of their camera and film. Since that announcement, I’ve been stock piling film from http://www.adessoalbums.com, who is currently offering a “buy two, get the third FREE” sale on Polaroid 600 film.
Thanks to Florian Kaps and Adesso Albums, Polaroid film will continue to be available without interruption!
http://www.adessoalbums.com/polaroid-600-instant-film-single-pack.html