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Night Lights, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2009  - Michael Kenna (Black and White)

Night Lights, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)

By Michael Kenna

Located in London, GB

Night Lights, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White) Signed, dated and numbered on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006  - Michael Kenna

Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006 - Michael Kenna

By Michael Kenna

Located in London, GB

Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2006 - Michael Kenna Signed, dated and numbered 2/45 on mount Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photograph...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition 5 of 45 Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains high...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Night Lights, Rio de Janiero, Brazil

Night Lights, Rio de Janiero, Brazil

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition 11 of 45 Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains hig...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered. Sepia toned gelatin silver print Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. Hi...

Category

20th Century Contemporary Landscape Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Rio Tinto Mine, Madagascar (Rare Earth)
Rio Tinto Mine, Madagascar (Rare Earth)

Rio Tinto Mine, Madagascar (Rare Earth)

By Michael Davis

Located in Palm Desert, CA

While navigating Landsat records of Earth's land surfaces from space I discovered large areas of disturbed landscapes. These were immense open pit mines at numerous locations worldwi...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf

Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Plane and Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 45 Signed, titled, dated, and numbered. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery transports you to iconic and placid landscapes ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Rio Grande
Rio Grande

Michael BermanRio Grande, 2009

Unavailable

H 42 in W 52 in

Rio Grande

By Michael Berman

Located in Dallas, TX

Carbon pigment print on Hahnemuhle paper, Edition of 3 Prints Michael Berman is fascinated with connectedness and the quality of our current culture — which he dubs “hyper insular...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Carbon Pigment

Rio Grande
Rio Grande

Michael BermanRio Grande, 2017

Unavailable

H 36 in W 55 in

Rio Grande

By Michael Berman

Located in Dallas, TX

Michael Berman, Rio Grande, 2017, Carbon Pigment Print on Aluminum Plates, 32.5 x 74 in.

Category

2010s Land Black and White Photography

Materials

Carbon Pigment

"Shapes of Noyo" Woodblock Print on Paper (Artist's Proof)
"Shapes of Noyo" Woodblock Print on Paper (Artist's Proof)

"Shapes of Noyo" Woodblock Print on Paper (Artist's Proof)

Located in Soquel, CA

In 1974 she served as a mural technical adviser for the Bank of America building mural located at Mission Street and 23rd Street; the local artists that painted this mural are Jesús ...

Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Woodcut

Rio Grande

Rio Grande

By Michael Berman

Located in Dallas, TX

Michael Berman, Rio Grande, 2017, Carbon Pigment Print on Aluminum Plates, 32.5 x 74 in.

Category

2010s Land Black and White Photography

Materials

Carbon Pigment

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Morning Mists, Pyin U Lwin, Myanmar, Limited Edition photograph, SGP

Morning Mists, Pyin U Lwin, Myanmar, Limited Edition photograph, SGP

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Morning Mists, Pyin U Lwin, Myanmar" is a silver gelatin, limited edition photograph by Michael Kenna. Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean comp...

Category

2010s Contemporary Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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Michael Rios For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of michael rios for sale on 1stDibs. There are many contemporary versions of these works for sale. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re looking to add michael rios that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of blue, gray, black, gold and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Michael Kenna, Michael McLaughlin and Michael Davis are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in silver gelatin print, archival pigment print and digital print, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years. Some michael rios are too large for some spaces — a variety of smaller iterations, measuring # 7.75 inches across, are available.

How Much are Michael Rios?

Prices for pieces in our collection of michael rios start at $1,000 and top out at $9,500 with the average selling for $2,500.

Finding the Right Black-white-photography for You

There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.

The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.

When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.

Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.

Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.

Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.

Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.

On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.