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Wholesome, Indoor Pastimes for Family Fun Month - 03 August 2020

August is National Family Fun Month. Although the coronavirus pandemic has put a damper on many summer activities, there are simple ways to enjoy quality time with loved ones while staying safe at home. Here are a few ideas...

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In the Wild: Metal Prints for PUMA - 03 August 2020

PUMAPitch members receive their soccer shoes in a sleek, coded lockbox made from everlasting polypropylene in place of traditional cardboard. Each case is imprinted with an anthem celebrating “a commitment to work harder, play harder and to demand more from themselves, their gear and the game.” Fun fact: These are made from the same Vibrachrome™ prints available right here at Shop Duggal. See how we can turn your artwork, photography or favorite imagery into durable metal prints.

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Q&A with Director, Producer and Writer Sarita Khurana - 03 August 2020

Sarita Khurana is a director, producer and writer whose work focuses on South Asian stories and female subjectivities. However, alongside individual achievements—namely, her feature film A Suitable Girl, winner of the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival Best New Documentary Director prize—her on-the-ground efforts to advocate for structural change and equity through the medium of film can be felt from Queens, New York to Mexico, India and beyond ...

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These Majestic Giclee Prints of Hamptons Horses Are So Calming Right Now - 27 July 2020

One day, while photographer Phillip Graybill was shooting in NYC’s West Village, a man gave him an old camera from the ‘70s that “had been sitting under his sink for 20 years.” He was planning to throw it away and insisted Graybill take it instead. Graybill took the camera to a spot he had discovered in quaint Montauk, N.Y., called Deep Hollow Ranch. His new (yet really old) Mamiya C220 twin lens film camera had given him a new perspective upon which to reshoot.

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Q&A with Photoville - 27 July 2020

As the outdoor photo festival Photoville approaches a decade of presenting work by a diverse and international range of photographers, its role as a leader in making art accessible to the public continues to grow. With Photoville now in Los Angeles as well as New York, The Fence outdoor gallery program expanding to 11 cities, and an exhibition now on view celebrating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, its mission is perhaps even more relevant ...

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Your Photo Prints Are Cotton-Soft & Silky Smooth with This Fine Art Paper - 20 July 2020

When you’re purchasing photo prints, your material selection can make all the difference. It’s not just a matter of choosing a paper finish such as matte or glossy, but also choosing a paper type. Archival pigment prints, or giclee prints, place an even greater emphasis on paper type, with many options to consider. One of our favorite choices for an archival paper is Sunset Hot Press Rag.

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Indigenous, Supernatural, Contemporary: You Have to See These Metal Prints - 20 July 2020

Long Island fine art photographer Jeremy Dennis intrigues with his Stories—Dreams, Myths, and Experiences series of images exploring indigenous identity, assimilation, and tradition through a millennial lens. Ahead of the exhibition, Dennis turned to Duggal Visual Solutions to produce the series on metal prints, bringing an extra dimension to his already-impressive imagery.

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Q&A with Artist & Educator Jaret Vadera - 20 July 2020

For a deep dive into the technical and social implications of images in contemporary culture, we reached out to artist and educator Jaret Vadera, Assistant Professor of Practice in New Media at Cornell University. Read on to hear his thoughts on automation bias, Generation Z, the subjectivity of photographs, and the intersection of politics, technology and images.

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10 Emojis to Describe Shop Duggal’s Photo Prints (Some, You’d Never Guess) - 13 July 2020

July 17 is World Emoji Day. In tribute to the fun, little smileys that changed the way the world communicates, we’re explaining the beauty and benefits of our photo prints in emojis.

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Google Cancels Photo Print Subscription Service - 13 July 2020

The Google Photos subscription feature is no more (and many might not have known it ever existed). Google recently ended its pilot program for automated photo printing, just a few months after introducing the feature to Google Photos users in the U.S. It was a cool idea that just didn’t quite click. We applaud Google for the effort and welcome Google Photos users to take complete control of printing your photos online with professional-quality prints from Shop Duggal.

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Q&A with the Community Team of The Everyday Projects - 13 July 2020

The Everyday Projects is the outgrowth of a group of like-minded individuals focused on evolving visual culture past media-driven stereotypes–an increasingly relevant example of the power of collaboration to create positive change. Honing on the current moment, we checked in with the Community Team of The Everyday Projects to learn more about their most recent actions addressing the coronavirus and the wave of social justice protests sweeping the nation, inspired by George Floyd.

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Teach Your Grandparents a Fun, New Quarantine Hobby - 06 July 2020

Seniors were embracing technology at impressive rates before the coronavirus pandemic made it unsafe for them to be out and about. Now, we’re seeing even greater technology usage among older adults in quarantine. Here’s an at-home hobby that grandma and grandpa will love ...

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This Photographer Chose Metal Prints for His Beautiful Outdoor Portraits of Immigrants - 06 July 2020

Photographer Joe Standart’s WE ARE: A Nation of Immigrants uplifted and inspired the community in New Haven with portraits of immigrants residing in the Connecticut town presented in steel frames on the landmark New Haven Green. The standing portraits featured on the Green were printed on Vibrachrome™, Duggal Visual Solutions’ durable and vibrant solution for printing onto metal. These are the same metal prints sold right here on Shop Duggal.

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Q&A with Photographer and Educator Isaac Diggs - 06 July 2020

Across all formats, Issac Diggs' dedication to the investigation of the everyday through landscape, the urban environment and social context is constant. To date he has published books on Harlem, New York; Lagos, Nigeria; and, Los Angeles, California. We reached out to Diggs to discuss the collaborative process and his current work-in-progress, the photobook, Electronic Landscapes: Music, Space and Resistance in Detroit.

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Returning to Your Real Office? Bring a Family Photo - 29 June 2020

We’d be willing to bet that after a few weeks of catching up with colleagues and reclaiming those simple moments of personal space in your daily routine, you’ll look back on the lockdown with memories of your family weathering hard times together. Cherish your loved ones every day—even when things begin to feel normal again—by having your favorite family photo framed.

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Outer Space Sounds Ideal About Now - 29 June 2020

Let’s face it: the coronavirus really put a crimp in 2020. The excitement of a new year and new decade was quickly shut down, literally and figuratively. Between the trauma of the pandemic, the boredom of quarantine, the uncertainty of the economy and the unrest in society, many of us might be longing for a getaway, far away—like, to another planet. There is nothing lighthearted about what’s going on in the world, but we hope we can bring you a few minutes of solace via space dreams ...

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Q&A with Photographer & Photobook Publisher Kris Graves - 29 June 2020

Kris Graves Projects, a Queens, New York-based photobook publisher with global reach, is the brainchild of photographer and publisher Kris Graves. Focused on issues of race, equal rights, policy, social awareness, feminism, culture, and wealth, +KGP is an innovator in expanding the visibility of under-told stories. Here’s what he had to say about his process, collaboration, financial strategies and more.

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Why Metal Was the Perfect Material for This Running Man Print - 22 June 2020

Playful experimentation is at the heart of Mary Mattingly’s artistic practice, and for nearly five years, Duggal Visual Solutions has been her trusted printing partner. When Mattingly discussed her need for vibrant color and durability in outdoor sculptural work with Duggal consultant, Hope Savvides, Vibrachrome™ metal printing emerged as the most viable material. Mattingly’s goal was to transform a Vibrachrome print into a sculptural painting that would require cutting and bending.

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3 Online Photography Exhibitions from Bronx Documentary Center, En Foco, Inc., and Yossi Milo Gallery - 22 June 2020

Three online photography exhibitions launched in June by a diverse group of New York City venues each respond to the current landscape in distinctly different ways. Addressing climate change, urban communities and history, and trees, the online presentations separately address a COVID-19 shift to virtual space in a variety of ways, ranging from small-scale intimacy to powerful calls to action.

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Leaving NYC? At Least Take Picture of It with You - 15 June 2020

New York City residents are fleeing the city at astounding rates during the coronavirus pandemic, sparking a heated debate between those who leave vs. those who stay. As a Brooklyn-based company, we’re not going to judge anyone who has made the decision to move. It’s understandable, and it doesn’t make you any less of a New Yorker. But before you go, take a step back and cherish your NYC experience with a commemorative favorite city image!

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The Untold Nuances of Fine Art Photo Printing - 17 February 2019

As our world continues to morph with the digital age, it’s important to maintain the value that archival prints represent. Many artists and photographers consider fine art photo printing their medium of choice for displaying their images. Fine art prints are produced using high-quality archival ink and acid-free fine art paper, usually with an Inkjet or Lightjet printer. You might not have known that the acid content in many non-fine art papers is what makes them turn yellow and brittle over time.

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Photo Books for Life’s Special Moments and Milestones - 19 January 2019

Your mobile photos are instantly accessible in your pocket, but it’s still a great feeling to see some of your captured moments beautifully assembled in a photo book. At Shop Duggal, we specialize in producing custom photo books for the major events in your life that deserve a physical rendition for you to hold on to forever, such as:

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What Are Giclee Prints? - 10 November 2018

“Giclee printing” is a term that was coined in the early 1990s, referring to an archival approach to digital printing. What exactly is giclee printing and when are giclee prints used? Read on to learn more.

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