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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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Calling all printing professionals, enthusiasts and creative minds. Get ready to experience the latest dye-sublimation innovation at Printing United 2023 in Atlanta, USA, October 18-20. Join Innova Art on booth B16053 to see the Innova Supernova range, including Pinnacle Product 2023 award winner Innova Supernova Chrome. The newest revolution to hit the dye-sub world, Innova Supernova dye-sublimation receptive media enables the production of flexible graphics up to 60” wide by 50ft long. Prints can be sublimated using a flatbed or roll to roll calendar (rotary) heat press. Finished prints have all the resilience inherent in dye-sublimation surfaces: scratch and solvent resistant, waterproof and vibrant continuous tone colours. Innova Supernova prints can also be rolled up and shipped in a tube, mounted to a rigid substrate, or, left in their natural flexible state for display. The Innova Supernova sublimation range includes products for a wide range of applications: Innova Supernova Chrome - White dye-sublimation receptive PET film for cibachrome style prints, fine art photo prints and POS displays. Innova Supernova Clearlite - Clear dye-sublimation receptive PET film transparent displays, light boxes with diffusers and window graphics. Innova Supernova Translite - Translucent dye-sublimation receptive PET film for backlit displays, light boxes without diffusers and high end advertising graphics. Innova Supernova Baryta - Dye-sublimation receptive paper for cibachrome style prints, baryta type photo prints and gallery displays. Innova Supernova Chrome has already been whole heartedly embraced by photographers looking for a C-print alternative. Photographer Peter Hewitt, whose work will be featured on the Innova Art stand, says “[Innova Supernova Chrome] creates an effect of continuous color tones that can appear more vivid and brilliant than pigment inks.” Pick up a copy of Innovation News at Printing United 2023 [...]

Join Innova Art and their French reseller, Torpedo, at the Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris, France this October 5-8. See the full range of Innova archival inkjet fine art photographic surfaces, developed especially for 21st Century creatives. Experience every surface from matte to gloss, smooth to rough textured. And see life through the eyes of Ukrainian people thanks to the stunning work of Youry Bilak. Youry Bilak is a French photographer inspired by his Ukrainian roots. He developed his photographic career after touring as a dancer, actor and singer. Dedicated to capturing the human condition, Youry uses his lens to understand people and the world around him. He aims to capture people’s true emotions in a range of settings from intimate studio portraits to everyday life. The Innova Art stand at Salon de la Photo 2023 will show a selection of Youry Bilak’s work reproduced on variety of inkjet media available from Innova. Including the ever-popular Innova Editions® portfolio of museum quality archival inkjet papers. The award winning Innova Resin Coated Photo Premium Matte 260gsm (IFA-178) and the latest addition to the Innova portfolio: Innova Supernova. Recently announced as a Pinnacle Product 2023 Award winner, Innova Supernova Chrome is the revolutionary flexible media enabling printmakers to create ultra high gloss, ultra high impact dye-sublimation prints. In addition to experiencing the Innova product range, visitors to Salon de la Photo 2023 will be able to speak to the experts. The team from Torpedo will join staff from Innova Art and be on hand to answer any questions about inkjet fine art photo papers. From how to choose the best surface to what archival qualities to look out for to preserve the longevity of your prints. Click here to plan [...]

Beating fierce competition, Innova Supernova Chrome has been awarded the Printing United Alliance 2023 Pinnacle Product Award in the Non-Output Device Media - Dye-Sublimation Flexible Category View the Innova Supernova Chrome entry in the online Pinnacle Product Awards Gallery Hosted by Printing United Alliance, the Pinnacle Product Awards recognise products that improve or advance the printing industry with exceptional contributions in quality, capability and productivity. A highly qualified panel of judges from across the printing industry evaluated the annual contests 160+ entries across more than 58 categories. Covering analog, digital, output and non-output products that will be available for sale in 2023. Open to entries form worldwide Printing United Alliance manufacturer members, the Pinnacle Awards cover three main categories: output devices, non-output devices and technology. The non-output devices category focusses on product improvements. Covering developments to existing products as well as the launch of new products which move the printing industry forward.  Entered into the Non-Output Media- Dye-Sublimation Flexible category, Innova Supernova Chrome was in a class of its own. “One of the things I like best about our competition is that it is juried, and judges are basing their decisions on objective criteria. And with outstanding entries like Innova Supernova Chrome, they had their work cut out for them,” said Dawn Nye, Program Manager Pinnacle Awards, PRINTING United Alliance. Innova Supernova Chrome revolutionises the production of ultra high gloss dye-sublimated displays. Available in roll and sheet formats, this bright white dye-sublimation receptive PET film is waterproof, scratch and solvent resistant. Sublimation can be completed using a flatbed or calendar (rotary) heat press whilst finished prints can be mounted to rigid substrates or kept in their naturally flexible state for display. See Innova Supernova [...]

Innova Joins as Technical Partner for Thirteenth Edition of the Tuscan Photography Festival Cortona on the Move encourages photographers to be constantly seeking new ways of seeing the world. Questioning and observing, documenting, and celebrating the full spectrum of human experience. The festival provides a platform for this dynamic showcase of visual storytelling. An annual event dedicated to cutting edge contemporary visual communication, first established by ONTHEMOVE cultural association in 2011. Cortona on the Move takes over the streets and exhibition venues in this Italian town every summer. The 2023 festival follows the theme “More or Less”, exposing connections and interpretations through the lens of photography. Cortona on the Move 2023 will feature an exploration of current affairs across the whole spectrum of society, class, and culture. Exploring the meaning of these diametrically opposed conditions and seeking understanding of how the perception translates: if there really is opposition or simply different perspectives. For the thirteenth edition of Cortona on the Move, Innova has joined as a technical partner. Supplying the paper for many of the exhibitions printed by Center Chrome fine art printers for the festival. “Innova Art is proud to be partnering with such an open minded and forward thinking organisation like ONTHEMOVE cultural association.” Says Innova Art CEO, Nevelle Bower, “knowing that the work of so many skilled photographers will be exhibited on our papers is a privilege. It is an honour to be involved in Cortona on the Move 2023” Covering a diverse range of subjects and styles, every exhibition is united by the stories told in each image. From the documentation of Working Class Heroes by Chauncey Hare, to the exploration of historical memory in Warlike Approaches to Tourism: All Inclusive [...]