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Transdisciplinary artist Samantha Hill works in collaboration with the public to create works based on personal stories and photography donations. The Kinship Project, an archive of 145 years of Family photography (1867 to 2012), oral history recordings, artifacts and ephemera, mostly of African Americans from across the country. We reached out to Hill to discuss the project as well as place-based work in Alaska and North Carolina, and an upcoming exhibition online at the University of Michigan.

The benefits of being a Shop Duggal customer are endless. From high-quality products to superior customer service to the legacy of Duggal Visual Solutions, we’re breaking down our A to Z highlights.

2021 is the year of simple resolutions for hope, health, and happiness. If you’re looking for an approachable goal that you can achieve from the comfort of your own home, Shop Duggal is the place to make it happen. Read on for a few ideas from our team.

Galleries and museums are open, albeit with limited capacity. However, a return to art live and in person, in the guise of George Condo’s latest exhibition in New York City, Internal Riot, is deeply satisfying. Housed in the latest edition to mega-gallery Hauser & Wirth’s global empire, a multistory modern structure designed by Selldorf Architects, opened in fall 2020, the site sits right next door to the gallery’s New York flagship space in the heart of Chelsea.

Having trouble finding a gift for that tricky person on your list this holiday season? Leaning toward a gift card, but wanting something more heartfelt? While typical retail gift cards tend to feel too simplistic, a gift card from Shop Duggal is different.

As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, media literacy is clearly an issue. A free and independent press, one of the bedrocks of a healthy democracy, is under attack. The digital exhibition, “The End of Truth,” the third and final installment in a year-long, three-part series of exhibitions under the rubric, “Trump Revolution,” presented by the Bronx Documentary Center. We reached out to BDC founder Michael Kamber and Exhibition Curator Cynthia Rivera to find out more.

Struggling to find a thoughtful gift for someone you love? We have the answer, but you have to act fast! Compile a photo book of your favorite memories together, completely online, with no scrapbooking materials needed. You can pause and pick it back up as you please; just note that the shipping deadlines are Dec. 17th with two-day shipping and December 18th with overnight shipping to have it delivered to your recipient’s door by Dec. 25th.

Stunning, beautiful and insightful photographic storytelling can be found in the work of Ka-Man Tse. Her work integrates her own position as a Hong Kongese-American lesbian, centering a nuanced perspective that is also influenced by her birth in Hong Kong and coming of age in New York. We reached out to Tse to hear her thoughts on the Hong Kong pro-democracy movement, what the pandemic has meant for her practice and more.

In 2019, Duggal Visual Solutions and its closest friends, colleagues and family members celebrated the holidays together while honoring longtime Duggal client Daniel Kramer. The reception included a special display of Kramer’s legendary work, including his iconic images of Bob Dylan. Other notable names on display were Joan Baez, Janis Joplin, a never-before-seen version of a Johnny Cash image, Gordon Lightfoot, and Michael Bloomfield.

Leaning on Shop Duggal for your holiday shopping? Wonderful! Since our photo prints and photo books are made and packed tediously by hand, our shipping deadlines for Christmas are sneaking up. There’s still time to order some of our bestsellers without paying extra for expedited shipping. Order by Dec. 10th and you can safely stick with ground shipping in the U.S.

Kasimu Harris’ photographic practice spans fine art and photojournalism, as well as writing. Forging a path that constructs new realities through visual language, while simultaneously documenting the world as we know it, Harris’ work focuses on underrepresented communities in New Orleans, his home city, and elsewhere. In 2020, his imagery was featured in exhibitions across America, The New York Times, and National Geographic, among others. Read on to learn about his process and journey.

Metal prints make great gifts and cool décor. Shop Duggal’s Vibrachrome metal prints, in particular, use dye-sublimation to infuse ink into metal. A specially coated paper is transferred to a separate press that heats the print against the face of the metal at 400 degrees F. As the water in the ink evaporates, the ink transitions from a solid to gaseous state. What does that mean for you and/or your gift recipient?

The criminalization of poverty in America, one that is inextricably linked to race, is a conversation that often goes overlooked. In a rush to prop up the concept of the American Dream, discussions of collective wellbeing often fade into the background. Enter the work of photographer Danna Singer, thoughtful yet troubling images of white working poor communities in a body of work that began in her own hometown in New Jersey.

Photographers, graphic designers and independent creatives are using professional photo books to showcase their work and win new clients—but they’re not the only ones. Any business in any industry can use a high-quality photo book to accomplish the following...

Get ready for Shop Duggal’s Thanksgiving deals, starting this Black Friday, November 27, 2020 through December 2, 2020! Save big on photo prints, photo books and more. Whether to see your own photography produced with gallery-quality printing, add art to your home office or give personalized gifts to your loved ones, Shop Duggal makes the holiday season extra-special. Here’s what’s going to be on sale...

Vital contributions to an evolving archive and canon of women photographers can be attributed to the innovative work of Aldeide Delgado, a photography and art curator, researcher and editor. With a focus on Latin American and Latinx communities, Delgado is the founder and director of Women Photographers International Archive (WOPHA). Read on to find out more about these projects and Delgado’s contributions to the fields of photography and women’s studies among others. 

Students at Queens Metropolitan High School (QMHS) enjoy a jolt of color and energy as they pass through the hallway to and from the cafeteria, thanks to artist Michelle Carollo. Tasked with matching the pre-existing visual elements—namely a distinct floor pattern—Carollo developed a design that captures the college preparatory school’s athletic ethos and seemingly moves with the viewer.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, the perfect frame is just as priceless. It may seem like the simplest design, but a classic black frame can add sophistication and character to your image. At Shop Duggal, our classic black frame comes with the print of your choice and many paper options, sizes and other custom capabilities all in just a few clicks.

Drawing from personal, local and North American indigenous lives and histories, photographer Jeremy Dennis explores identity, culture and assimilation from his home-base on Long Island as part of the Shinnecock Indian Nation. We reached out to Dennis to discuss his ongoing series, Stories, recently awarded a Creative Bursar Award from Getty Images – and his latest project, the restoration and evolution of his family home into a community art space on the Shinnecock Indian Reservation in Southampton, New York.

Softcover photo books are popular for many purposes, from a photographer showcasing his or her work as a physical portfolio to a hobbyist looking for a new DIY project at home. Even grandparents can get in on the fun of making a photo book! At Shop Duggal, you can choose the style of softcover photo book that is most appealing to you.