There is comfort to be found in old-fashioned ways, especially when producing artwork. Processes that seem dated in the digital age ironically begin to feel new and exciting. Take, for instance, archival printing. Using archival ink and acid-free fine art paper, we’re able to relive art history.
A Stylistic Approach to Fine Photo Printing
The timelessness of a photo matches beautifully with the antiquity of an archival print. As archival printed photos age with beauty, the paper on which they are printed does, too. Unlike standard photo prints, the acid content in high-quality fine art paper prevents it from turning yellow and brittle over time. Combine this with Duggal’s 72-inch-wide Lightjet printer, which can produce images as large as 72” by 120”, and you have an irreplaceable archival print in color or black and white.
An Aura of Exclusivity
It’s uncommon to see archival prints produced in high volume. In fact, these prints are among the rare cases in which you want to be very intentional with your print run. Due to the added costs of the inks and pigments used, you often find the archival print process applied for the singular piece that’s going to hang in the museum, or above the master bedroom at home. If you’re an artist looking to sell archival prints, you might consider labeling them “limited edition giclee prints” to let people know that the prints are rare and high-quality.
Archival Printing in Action
If you’re intrigued by the idea of archival printing, see how some of our clients have put the art of archival printing into motion. SHADOW, a creative firm, utilized Duggal’s archival fine art canvas prints as an interactive party activity, where their guests were able to paint on pre-sketched faces drawn by fashion designer Christian Siriano. Capital Art has also applied archival prints to Vintage Hollywood glamour shots, while artist Reka Nyari used the unique pigment of archival prints in her exhibition, Valkyrie Ink.
Order Archival Prints Online
Duggal Visual Solutions has simplified archival prints by making them available at Shop Duggal, our online storefront. Choose your paper option and print size, then upload your image(s) with just a few clicks. Shop now!
