Retrospekt’s InstantArt Polaroid Cameras Celebrate the Enduring Aesthetic of Early Computer Graphics Software

We're excited to say we've launched the InstantArt collection, a limited-edition series of official Polaroid 600 instant film cameras. The collection draws inspiration from the delightfully pixelated aesthetics of 1980s and '90s computer graphics.

InstantArt features three distinct camera designs, each a vibrant amalgamation of geometric patterns and bold color blocking. The eye-catching color palette of vivid yellows, hot pinks and electric blues, combined with playful pixel-art-style symbols, evokes a strong sense of digital nostalgia.

"Growing up in the early days of home computing, I spent countless hours experimenting with different computer drawing and painting programs, plotting out pictures pixel by pixel.” says our Creative Director Michael Kempen. “With InstantArt, we wanted to create a fun little throwback to those early days of digital art and its enduring influence on visual culture. These cameras celebrate the joy, quirkiness and unmistakable style that defined an entire generation's first exposure to the computer as a creative tool."

Under the hood, each InstantArt camera is built using authentic Polaroid 600 instant film components from the ‘80s and ‘90s, carefully refurbished by Retrospekt's expert technicians to ensure they function just like new. Our signature attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the camera's construction, from the fully restored vintage internals to the newly molded plastic shells.

In a nod to the classic unboxing experience of vintage software, the InstantArt cameras come packaged in a way that wouldn’t look out of place shelved next to rows of shrink-wrapped software at the ubiquitous computer shops of the 1990s. Each camera also comes with a sticker sheet of digital squiggles and low-res icons to allow for individual customization.

The InstantArt series is a natural evolution of our mission to breathe new life into vintage electronics. Combining its passion for analog technology with a love of bold, playful design, we have created a unique instant film camera that doubles as a functional art object.