a state-of-the-art machine for printing your digital media
with traditional chemical development process

Artistic License at MOMA - Dark Lab Development

shot on fuji xt-2035 mm

developed on Ilford multigrade paper

Welcome to the DarkLab Project,

where we’re combining the timeless magic of old-school photographic techniques with the limitless potential of digital technology.

Our mission is to bring back the art of light impressing media in a modern way, with our patent-pending machine, embrace a new era of photographic development as we merge traditional development processes with digital image capture and post-production, with our new system.


We are presenting a machine that seamlessly blends tradition with modern digital technology, providing users with a new way of developing photographs that is both innovative and unique. Whether you are using the latest camera or a smartphone, connect your device to our DarkLab and choose the image you want to work with, our state-of-the-art technology ensures that your images will always be displayed and printed in focus on any emulsified surface.

This patented machine is composed of a modular chassis that contains an improved light system, a new digital plate concept interfaced with a processor and a lens system that alway output image on focus  Thanks to its CPU our lab can elaborate, store and deploy your inputs as proprietary file (both positive and negative) optimized to work paired with our new lens system designed to be able to project the image always in focus no matter the distance between focal output and projection surface, without losing details.

Focus on your art and let the Dark Lab handle all technical aspects. 

key features

  • continuos depth of field optic system
  • innovative digital plate
  • adjustable light wave source
  • modular chassis
  • plug and play system
  • compatible with all optics system and analogic film
Close up of a woman with closed eyes in a dreamy pose. long exposure with rays of light leaving her hairs. high grain Black and white chemical development of digital image
Silhouette of New York with skyscrapers on the background that reflects on the water of Central Park. high grain Black and white chemical development of digital image
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one design, multiple use

Its design is meant to be both entry-level point for enthusiasts looking to start dive in the development process of their own media and professionals and artists seeking the latest technology and optimizations to achieve clean and stunning results. 

Our DarkLab machine serves as the ideal solution for photographers, artists, and hobbyists alike, streamlining their workflow, saving time, and consistently delivering high-quality results. With the option to choose between digital or analog support, our machine can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of each individual, whether they are a seasoned professional or a passionate hobbyist.

Take a look at the technology behind our game changing patent on our State Of The Art page or learn about its advanced technical features and the wide range of applications it can suits on our White Paper

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Join us on this journey and transform your digital images into tactile sensations of timeless quality that only traditional prints can deliver.

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what's the catch with this project ?

We aim to create a worldwide shipped product that is not only innovative but also has a passionate community around.

We believe that the power of photography lies in its ability to capture and preserve memories, and the ones that really matters can’t stay stored digitally. We want to build a community of creators who share our passion for art and technology. Our Products are designed for everyone who want to connect photography, art, and digital creation allowing for the fusion of traditional light impressing techniques with digital image processing and opening up worlds of new creative possibilities.

  • creation of a worldwide shipped product
  • development of a passionate community around the project that supports and embrace our goals
  • promotion of new artistic process fusing old light impressing media with the endless possibility of digital processing
  • restoration and modernization of chemical development techniques

Our goals are simple, but ambitious.

Our goal is more than just a revival of old techniques – it’s a journey embracing cutting-edge technology with several improvements and make it possible to achieve things that were never before possible.  

We want to inspire and encourage artists to experiment with this new medium and push the boundaries of what’s possible and we believe believe in the potential to revolutionize the way traditional development techniques are approached, giving digital art a tangible approach to artistic recognition. We want our community to be involved in this process, providing feedback and insights that help us improve even more.

We’re excited to embark on this journey and can’t wait to see what we can achieve together. Join us in this journey bringing back to life the magic of light impressing media and create something truly special.

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Images in this section has been shot digitally either on mirrorless or phone, post produced in Lightroom and impressed on emulsified paper  (Illford Multigrade IV Pearl and Glossy or Rollei V Mat) then developed in silver salt solution, to compare print quality images referenced are printed on a standard high end typography inkjet.

All Inkjet Dark Lab
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