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About Kirsty-Anne Ward

Kirsty-Anne Ward has been a part of the Innova Art team since 2012. She is responsible for marketing and design related activities within the company.

Seeing The World From A New Perspective: A Visit To Les Rencontres d’Arles 2024

As part of our partnership with the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation, members of the Innova Art team were in Arles for the opening days of the festival. A visit to Arles in the summer is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of photography. The overall theme for Les Rencontres d’Arles 2024 is beneath the surface. Walking through each exhibition, viewers are able to see through others eyes and see perspectives on everything from subcultures to personal stories. Sophie Calle | Neither Give Nor Throw Away | Les Rencontres d'Arles 2024 Reflection 11-03-11 | Japanese Photographers Facing the Cataclysm | Les Rencontres d'Arles 2024 All in The Name of The Name | The Sensitive Surfaces of Graffiti | Les Rencontres d'Arles 2024   L’Enagement is the the contribution to this larger story from the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation. Curated by Florent Basiletti, this exhibition explores the theme of commitment. Each display encourages visitors to explore and evolve their own definition of commitment. From the opening of the doors, you are asked to explore the work of Camille Lepage, a photojournalist so committed to highlighting the lives of others, she was killed whilst photographing in the Central African Republic. Continuing through the space you can explore the meaning of home, the motivation for migration, the power of protest and so much more. L’Engagement is an exhibition that unites voices from around the world in pursuit of a unified understanding.   Guido Gazzilli | Home is Home (All Alone) | Manueal Rivera-Ortiz Foundation | Les Rencontres d'Arles 2024 Innova Art at Les Rencontres d’Arles Innova Art were invited to attend Les Rencontres d’Arles after [...]

Seeing The World From A New Perspective: A Visit To Les Rencontres d’Arles 20242024-07-10T11:52:27+01:00

Innova Art Partners With Cortona On The Move For Second Consecutive Year

After the success of their inaugural partnership in 2023, Innova Art and Cortona On The Move have teamed up once again. “We are so excited to be collaborating with Cortona On The Move for the second year,” says Nevelle Bower, CEO of Innova Art. “As a manufacturer we don’t want people to have to compromise their creative vision when choosing their printing surface, this is why we make so many papers. Cortona On The Move is an organisation that understands this ethos, they tell stories that need to be told and we are happy to provide the papers to print them on.” Cortona On The Move is an annual festival which takes place in the historic town of Cortona in the Tuscany region of Italy. Each year, the festival takes over buildings within the town, showcasing photographers from all over the world. Each exhibit is united by a common theme, the theme for Cortona On The Move 2024 is Body of Evidence. Taking inspiration from the earliest days of photography, when the body was fast established as one of the focal subjects, right up to the present day. Body of Evidence explores the vulnerability and the power inherent in every body. Linked to identity, gender, politics, medicine and technology; the human body has become something that is viewed as both individual sanctuary and collective commodity. Cortona On The Move 2024 offers visitors a chance to explore the body, and themselves, through a series of exhibitions showcasing life, death and everything in-between. Many exhibits at Cortona On The Move 2024 have been printed onto Innova Art papers, courtesy of technical print partner Center Chrome. Each surface on show has been carefully matched to the work on [...]

Innova Art Partners With Cortona On The Move For Second Consecutive Year2024-07-03T07:19:19+01:00

Innova Art to Support the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation at Les Rencontres d’Arles

Opening this July, at the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation, L’Engagement is an exhibition that explores commitment through the prism of migration, globalisation and identity crises. The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation is dedicated to supporting documentary projects; photographers and artists who use their skills to challenge humanity to develop a new vision of the world. Each exhibition that they curate aims to capture global issues, encourage viewers to question what they see and give voice to the voiceless. Les Rencontres d’Arles has taken place every summer since 1970. The festival traditionally takes place throughout the whole city, featuring more than forty exhibitions. It is a major influence in showcasing the best of global photography and acts as a springboard for emerging creative talent. Innova Art is delighted to be supporting the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation with their latest exhibition display. The Innova range of media provided the exhibition curators with a wide range of media options. Enabling them to match the atmosphere of the wider exhibition design and complement the creative vision of the photographer. “We couldn’t be happier to be supporting this exhibition in Arles,” says Mike Ramos-Gonzalez, owner of Innova Art. “As a company, we are always looking to do things differently to the traditional norms. Teaming up with an organisation like the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation, that actively encourages people to view life from a different perspective, is the perfect partnership for us.” L’Engagement runs from July 1st until September 29th, 2024 at the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation in Arles, France. Members of the Innova Art team will be in Arles July 1st - 4th, please contact us if you would like to meet us there.

Innova Art to Support the Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation at Les Rencontres d’Arles2024-06-25T11:54:51+01:00

Fantastic FESPA 2024 For Innova Art

Innova Art returned from Amsterdam last month after a successful showing of the revolutionary Innova Supernova Sublimation range at FESPA Global Print Expo 2024. FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 attracted a diverse audience of print industry professionals. The international attraction of the event was reflected on the Innova Stand with visitors from Asia, America and all across Europe. Attendees stopped by to learn more about the Innova Supernova Sublimation range. The Innova Supernova range is a selection of products which enable printmakers to produce robust displays for advertising and point of sale using the dye-sublimation heat transfer process. Visitors to the Innova Art stand were treated to an eye catching display of the various surfaces. Applications featured on the stand included the display of fine art photography, clear window graphics, backlit and flexible displays. Many visitors with experience within the point of purchase sector compared the Innova Supernova Sublimation products to the Cibachrome prints produced using light jet and laser technology. As this is a technology that is rapidly becoming harder to maintain, there was much excitement about the potential for future replacements. In addition to visiting the Innova Art stand, attendees to FESPA Global Print Expo 2024 were also able to experience the process of producing Innova Supernova prints on the Klieverik stand. The calendar dye- sublimation process was demonstrated using Innova Supernova Chrome. With images cut to size from a 44” wide roll, it was possible to visualise the production of large and small format graphics from a single roll of media. “We couldn’t be happier with how FESPA 2024 went,” says Mike Ramos-Gonzalez, Owner of Innova Art. “We are calling prints proceed on the Innova Supernova product D-prints, due to so many [...]

Fantastic FESPA 2024 For Innova Art2024-04-09T13:32:16+01:00

Spectacular Success at The Photography Show 2024

Innova Art returned from Birmingham last week after a fantastic four days at The Photography Show 2024. After an 18 month break, The Photography Show 2024 returned to its traditional March slot, with many visitors reporting that they had been counting down the days until the doors opened. Joined on their stand by retailer FineArtFoto.co.uk, the Innova Art team saw a large number of photographers and digital printmakers looking to stock up on inkjet paper supplies. The Olmec™ range proved as popular as ever with the Olmec™ Photo Lustre Heavyweight 260gsm (OLM-059) selling out completely. Whilst photographers were equally eager to get hands on with the Innova fine art photo papers on offer. The FibaPrint® baryta type photo papers in the Innova Photo Art range sold out of take home stock on the first day followed by a steady stream of orders for home delivery on the following days. Outside of photographers looking to add to their supplies of archival inkjet media. There was an increase in creative professionals from other industries who visited the stand. With a number of fine artists and illustrators taking an interest in the textured surfaces available in the Innova Fine Art range. As well as a number of creatives looking to vary the types of prints they offer by adding greeting cards to their range.  In addition to celebrating the high number of sales processed by FineArtFoto.co.uk, the Innova team also celebrated with the Photography News team. They stopped by the stand to drop off the Editors Choice Award won by Innova Smooth Cotton High White 215gsm (IFA-004) earlier this year. This smooth, natural white surface is made form 100% cotton and features a matte finish which has long [...]

Spectacular Success at The Photography Show 20242024-03-27T17:31:32+01:00

Innova Art Returns to FESPA Global Print Expo 2024

Join the Innova Art team this March 19-22 in Amsterdam to experience the latest additions to the Innova product range. FESPA Global Print Expo is returning to Amsterdam RAI for the 2024 edition and Innova Art will be joining the companies exhibiting there. A longstanding appointment in many print professionals calendars, FESPA brings together the world of print to see, learn and do. With a program of events as well as an extensive exhibition hall, visitors are sure to come away full of inspiration and ideas. A must see stop on your tour of the exhibition floor is Innova Art on stand A63 in hall 12. Meet the Innova team and have all your questions about inkjet media answered. See the latest addition to the Innova Art range and get hands on with the Innova Supernova range of flexible dye-sublimation receptive media. Including options for high-end photography, advertising and backlit displays, Innova Supernova Sublimation is revolutionising the market. These fully flexible materials are replacing materials most commonly produced using c-print processes. Each dye-sublimation receptive surface in the range is tailored to suit specific display styles: Innova Supernova Chrome is a white film for high-end photographic displays. The final print can be mounted onto rigid substrates or left in its naturally flexible state. Innova Supernova Baryta is a paper-based surface with ultra high gloss finish. This surface is ideal for photographers who want to give a nod to the darkroom whilst embracing the latest in cutting edge media. Innova Supernova Matte is a smooth white film with a matte finish, perfect for c-print enthusiasts. Innova Supernova Translite is a translucent white film designed to diffuse light when placed in a backlit display. Innova Supernova Clearlite is [...]

Innova Art Returns to FESPA Global Print Expo 20242024-03-08T11:32:47+01:00

Join Innova Art at The Photography and Video Show 2024

The Photography Shows returns to Birmingham NEC in March 2024 where Innova Art will be offering great deals and personalised advice on archival inkjet printing papers. The Photography and Video Show has long been a mainstay of the creative professionals calendar. After a break last year, the 2024 edition returns to the historic March slot. Offering a plethora of opportunities for photographers and video makers to further their skills, get offers on the latest gear and network with their peers.  Join Innova Art on stand C400 and get hands on with their range of archival fine art photography papers. Compatible with pigment and dye inkjet printers, the Innova range has been developed specifically for photographers making digital prints. With a wide range of surface finishes, textures and white points, you are sure to find a surface which compliments your personal creative style. Innova Art will be joined at The Photography and Video Show 2024 by online reseller Fine Art Foto. The Fine Art Foto team will be on the stand all weekend to answer any questions about ordering Innova products. In addition to being able to offer advice, there will also be a broad range of Innova and Olmec papers to buy directly from Fine Art Foto at the show - all with special show only discounts. This is your opportunity to stock up on paper for the year and get ahead of the busy seasons to come. Supplement your knowledge, meet old friends and maybe make a few new ones. The Photography and Video Show 2024 is an event not to be missed. Click here to book your ticket for The Photography and Video Show 2024. Use code INNTPS24 to get 20% off a [...]

Join Innova Art at The Photography and Video Show 20242024-02-01T15:59:51+01:00

Innova Wins Photography News 2023 Editor’s Choice Award

Innova Smooth Cotton High White 215gsm (IFA-004) has won the Photography News Award Editor's Choice Award 2023 in the Best Inkjet Media: Fine Art Finish category. Taking place every year, the Photography News Awards recognise fantastic kit and outstanding service. Limited to just a few categories within the annual Photography News Awards, the Editor's Choice Award is selected by the magazine editor and given to the products they feel deserve special attention.  “We could not be happier to be receiving a Photography News Awards Editor's Choice recognition for the second year in a row,” says Nevelle Bower, CEO of Innova Art. “We are proud of our entire product range but to see one of our original surfaces receive an award proves that we were doing something right when we launched the company over twenty years ago. It reinforces our belief that 21st Century photographers need papers that have been developed specifically for them, and inspires us to continue producing new surfaces that help digital printmakers everywhere produce the best possible quality.” One of the earliest products to be launched by Innova Art, Smooth Cotton High White 215gsm (IFA-004) has become a firm favourite for many digital printmakers. The light weight and flexibility make it an ideal option for creating portfolio or book pages. Whilst the smooth matte surface shows every detail within an image and the cotton base provides a feeling of substance when prints are handled.  Supplied in sheet formats from A4-A2 and roll formats up to 60” wide this smooth matte archival inkjet paper is compatible with both pigment and dye inkjet printers. Whether you run a full scale production facility or your own cottage industry from an at home studio, Innova Smooth [...]

Innova Wins Photography News 2023 Editor’s Choice Award2024-01-25T10:02:08+01:00

Success at Printing United 2023 for Innova Art

Celebrating an award win and welcoming some brand new customers, Innova Art had a great time in Atlanta last month for Printing United 2023. Long committed to setting benchmarks and bringing together the printing community, Printing United 2023 followed the established trend. With over 28,000 registrants, there were plenty of people in the halls for the Innova Art team to meet. Visitors to the Innova Art booth were not disappointed. Attendees were enticed to the booth by the vibrant and detailed photographs by New Jersey based Peter Hewitt who specialises in capturing the details of the world’s natural landscapes. Taking pride of place on the stand was the Innova Supernova range of flexible dye-sublimation receptive media. Interested visitors were treated to live demonstrations using a flatbed heat press but the products can also be used with calendar (rotary) heat presses. It is fair to say that the visitors who spoke to the Innova Art team were impressed with the range of surfaces available in the Innova Supernova range. It was a double celebration for the Innova team as the official presentations for the Pinnacle Product Awards 2023 took place at Printing United 2023. Innova Supernova Chrome scooped the award in the non-output device media - dye-sublimation flexible category. Many visitors commented on the potential of the Innova Supernova range as an alternative media for c-type prints for a range of applications. Alongside Innova Supernova Chrome, already popular for photographers looking to produce cibachrome style prints, the Printing United 2023 booth featured: Innova Supernova Clearlite - for window graphics, Innova Supernova Translite - for backlit graphics and Innova Supernova Baryta - for cibachrome style prints with the feel of a traditional fibre based photo paper. If [...]

Success at Printing United 2023 for Innova Art2024-02-06T16:24:37+01:00

Innova Art Captivates Visitors to Salon de la Photo 2023

Bringing together the best of the photography world in Paris each year. Salon de la Photo 2023 was a resounding success for Innova Art. Joined on the stand by French retailer Torpedo, the Innova team spent time getting to know a broad spectrum of photographers based in France. From students just starting on their photographic journey to professional photographers and print studios looking to level up the media they use to produce inkjet prints. Each visitor was captivated by the display of images by Youry Bilak. A French photographer with Ukrainian heritage, Youry Bilak has been documenting the Ukrainian way of life for many years. The selection of photos on the Innova stand at Salon de la Photo 2023 were taken from a number of different series produced by the photographer whilst on location in Ukraine. The emotions stirred by each image lead to some interesting discussions on the stand about the philosophy of art intersecting life. Attendees at Salon de la Photo 2023 were also impressed with the wide range of knowledge available from the Innova Art and Torpedo teams. Whether looking for a paper to produce a portfolio,  a series of limited edition prints or simply exploring the range of archival inkjet surfaces available. Each visitor was able to leave the Innova stand having learnt something new. Popular products included the award winning Innova Resin Coated Photo Premium Matte 260gsm (IFA-178) from the Innova Photo Art range and Innova Editions® Exhibition Cotton Gloss 335gsm (IFA-045). Those looking for a more textured surface leant towards the mould made finishes in the Innova Editons® range: Innova Fabriano Printmaking Rag 310gsm (IFA-107) and Innova Fabriano Artistico Watercolour Rag 310gsm (IFA-108). Leading to a number of purchases [...]

Innova Art Captivates Visitors to Salon de la Photo 20232024-02-06T16:23:51+01:00
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