We tagged along to Norway with our friends at Centrul de Resurse în Fotografie and found ourselves immersed in an incredible community of inspiring people and visited spaces that left us eager to return. Here’s a look at some of the highlights from our journey:
1️⃣ DOOM MOOD: A Duo-Show in Lillestrøm and Bucharest
Our first stop was in Lillestrøm, where we attended the opening of DOOM MOOD, a duo exhibition featuring Toma Hurduc and Giulia Mangione at Nitja Center. Curated by Angelica Maria and Matilda Ardeleanu, the show brought together stunning visual narratives — most of which were captured on film.
Toma’s pictures that were featured in this exhibition are part of his ongoing documentary project “Two Suns”, which was shot on our signature Chemical XX black and white film. We worked with him to process and scan the film to achieve his goals, and we are proud to see film being used in documentary projects that explore compelling narratives and visual storytelling.
2️⃣ CYAN Darkroom: A Thriving Hub for Analog Photography
Next, we visited Stig Marlon Weston’s community darkroom, Studio CYAN, a space that transported us back to our early days of working in a high school darkroom. CYAN is more than just a workspace—it’s an active hub where artists engage with analog techniques, experiment with printing, and keep traditional processes alive.
Community darkrooms like this one are vital to the resurgence and sustainability of film photography. Seeing how well CYAN is doing reaffirmed our belief in the power of shared spaces, collaboration, and accessibility in the analog world.
3️⃣ STUDIO TECHNIKA: Preserving High-End Photographic Craft
Studio Technika was another standout visit. This space is an all-analog negative-to-print workshop, equipped with the kind of high-end photographic production tools most labs can only dream of. Annelen Røe and the team have worked tirelessly to save this space from closing, preserving its legacy as a top-tier photographic production lab.
Walking through Studio Technika felt like stepping into a temple of analog excellence, where decades of expertise and passion for the craft continue to shape the future of fine-art printing.
A Community That Keeps Film Alive
From exhibitions to darkrooms, our time in Norway reinforced just how strong and dedicated the analog photography scene is. More than ever, we’re inspired to support artists and become active participants in their creative practices, ensuring that spaces like these continue to thrive.
This trip reminded us why we fell in love with film in the first place—and why we’re committed to fostering an analog-friendly future. 💛
