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Michael Kenna Art

American, b. 1953
Michael Kenna was born into a working class Irish-Catholic family in England. His upbringing originally inspired him to pursue priesthood and he attended a Catholic seminary school until 1972. After seminary school, his childhood love of art led him to study photography at the London College of Printing where he graduated in 1976. Working as a commercial photographer, Kenna moved to San Francisco in 1977. Kenna’s photographic work focuses on landscape. He is considered a master in the art of contemporary photography. His approach to everyday scenery is enigmatic, leaving the viewer seduced. The mysterious aura of his photographs is created by long exposures that allow time and movement to be a part of the landscape, something the human eye so easily ignores in a glance. The work of Kenna has been published, awarded, and collected for decades. He has published 47 books of his photography over his career of thirty years. His photography has been exhibited in numerous solo and group shows internationally. The artwork of Kenna has been acquired by permanent collections as the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Bibliothèque nationale de France, Paris, France; Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A; Fonds national d’art contemporain, Paris, France; Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.
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Artist: Michael Kenna
Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. LTD, silver gelatin print

Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. LTD, silver gelatin print

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan" is a limited edition silver gelatin print. The photograph is signed, numbered, and matted to 20x16 in. Michael Kenna is a mas...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Temple Tree, Jonjaamji, Jeju Island, South Korea

Temple Tree, Jonjaamji, Jeju Island, South Korea

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition of 40 Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly inf...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hisako, Study 2, Japan

Hisako, Study 2, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Ten years ago, after a particularly tumultuous period in his life, Michael Kenna quietly made a decision to expand his photographic practice to include the human form. Kenna is well known for his minimalistic landscapes, and has been vocal in the past about the absence of the human figure in his photographs stating, "I feel they gave away the scale and became the main focus of the viewer’s attention." But, believing "fixed dogma is not a creative tool...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Cantelmo Castle. Popoli, Abruzzo, Italy

Cantelmo Castle. Popoli, Abruzzo, Italy

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Abruzzo, located in southern Italy, is known as the ‘green region of Europe’ because of the system of parks and nature reserves covering more than one-third of its territory. It has one of the highest biodiversity indexes in Europe, and one of the richest areas of flora in the world. In Abruzzo, Michael Kenna found a cultural identity that elsewhere, for the most part, has been lost to globalization and instant communication. Kenna photographed medieval ruins, ancient villages and a countryside rich in traditional cultivation. As curator Vincenzo de...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Archival Pigment

Twilight Tree, Higashi Kagura, Hokkaido, Japan

Twilight Tree, Higashi Kagura, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Temple Lake, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

Temple Lake, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Docomo Tower, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan

Docomo Tower, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Empire State Building, Study 2, New York, New York, USA - Black and White Photo
Empire State Building, Study 2, New York, New York, USA - Black and White Photo

Empire State Building, Study 2, New York, New York, USA - Black and White Photo

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

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

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Poplar Trees, Fucino, Abruzzo, Italy

Poplar Trees, Fucino, Abruzzo, Italy

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Tea Estates, Study 1, Munnar, India

Tea Estates, Study 1, Munnar, India

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition 18 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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Seven Cormorants, Florida, USA

Seven Cormorants, Florida, USA

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition of 40 Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly inf...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Giza Pyramids, Study 6, Cairo, 2009

Giza Pyramids, Study 6, Cairo, 2009

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential among ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Ortucchio Lake Reflection, Fucino, Abruzzo, Italy

Ortucchio Lake Reflection, Fucino, Abruzzo, Italy

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Abruzzo, located in southern Italy, is known as the ‘green region of Europe’ because of the system of parks and nature reserves covering more than one-third of its territory. It has ...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Archival Pigment

Two Swans, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England

Two Swans, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Two Leaning Trees, Study 2, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan

Two Leaning Trees, Study 2, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Swan Song, Prague, Czech Republic. 1990

Swan Song, Prague, Czech Republic. 1990

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition 14 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...

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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 17, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan

Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 17, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hillside Fence, Study 4, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002

Hillside Fence, Study 4, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hillside Fence Study 9 Teshikaga Hokkaido Japan, limited edition photograph
Hillside Fence Study 9 Teshikaga Hokkaido Japan, limited edition photograph

Hillside Fence Study 9 Teshikaga Hokkaido Japan, limited edition photograph

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Hillside Fence Study 9 Teshikaga Hokkaido Japan" is a silver gelatin print that was printed in the darkroom by master photographer and printer Michael Kenna. The print is matted to...

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2010s Minimalist Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Wanaka Lake Tree, Study 2, Otafo, New Zealand, black and white photograph

Wanaka Lake Tree, Study 2, Otafo, New Zealand, black and white photograph

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Wanaka Lake Tree, Study 2, Otafo, New Zealand is a black and white photograph by Michael Kenna. The (silver gelatin) print is signed and numbered. Michael Kenna is master of cont...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Avenue of the Giants, California, USA

Avenue of the Giants, California, USA

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Spruce Tree and Snow Clouds, Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan, limited photograph

Spruce Tree and Snow Clouds, Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan, limited photograph

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Spruce Tree and Snow Clouds, Esashi, Hokkaido, Japan. 2023." is a silver gelatin print that was printed in the darkroom by master photographer and printer Michael Kenna. The print ...

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2010s Minimalist Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Cracked Pier, Haeui-do, Shinan, South Korea

Cracked Pier, Haeui-do, Shinan, South Korea

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition of 40 Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly inf...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Mina, Study 7, Japan

Mina, Study 7, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Ten years ago, after a particularly tumultuous period in his life, Michael Kenna quietly made a decision to expand his photographic practice to include the human form. Kenna is well known for his minimalistic landscapes, and has been vocal in the past about the absence of the human figure in his photographs stating, "I feel they gave away the scale and became the main focus of the viewer’s attention." But, believing "fixed dogma is not a creative tool...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Asparagus Sticks, Study 2, Hokkaido, Japan. LTD, silver gelatin print, signed

Asparagus Sticks, Study 2, Hokkaido, Japan. LTD, silver gelatin print, signed

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Asparagus Sticks, Study 2, Hokkaido, Japan" is a limited edition, silver gelatin print. The photograph is signed and numbered and comes matted to 20x16" Michael Kenna is a master ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Ten Balloons, Albuquerque, New Mexico, limited edition, silver gelatin print

Ten Balloons, Albuquerque, New Mexico, limited edition, silver gelatin print

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Ten Balloons, Albuquerque, New Mexico" is a limited edition, silver gelatin print by Michael Kenna. The photograph is signed and numbered and comes matted to 20x16 in. Michael Ke...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hillside Fence, Study 4, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002, LTD, SGP

Hillside Fence, Study 4, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002, LTD, SGP

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Hillside Fence, Study 4, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan" is a limited edition, 8x8" toned silver and comes matted to 20x16 in. Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Kn...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Forest Mist, Study 2, Rigopiano, Abruzzo, Italy

Forest Mist, Study 2, Rigopiano, Abruzzo, Italy

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Abruzzo, located in southern Italy, is known as the ‘green region of Europe’ because of the system of parks and nature reserves covering more than one-third of its territory. It has one of the highest biodiversity indexes in Europe, and one of the richest areas of flora in the world. In Abruzzo, Michael Kenna found a cultural identity that elsewhere, for the most part, has been lost to globalization and instant communication. Kenna photographed medieval ruins, ancient villages and a countryside rich in traditional cultivation. As curator Vincenzo de...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Archival Pigment

Twin Towers, Study 2, New York, New York, USA

Twin Towers, Study 2, New York, New York, USA

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Edition 2 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...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Homage to Henri Cartier-Bresson, Study 2, Bretagne, France - Trees, Street, Fog
Homage to Henri Cartier-Bresson, Study 2, Bretagne, France - Trees, Street, Fog

Homage to Henri Cartier-Bresson, Study 2, Bretagne, France - Trees, Street, Fog

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 45 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on mount margin recto. Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered in pencil with the artist's stamp in black ink on mo...

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20th Century Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Jura Forest, Dornach, Switzerland, black and white photograph, silver gelatin
Jura Forest, Dornach, Switzerland, black and white photograph, silver gelatin

Jura Forest, Dornach, Switzerland, black and white photograph, silver gelatin

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Jura Forest, Dornach, Switzerland by Michael Kenna presents a dramatic forest scene. The dense forest fades into the background, the fog envelopes the trees. The dark trees frame a p...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hillside Fence, Study 5,  Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan

Hillside Fence, Study 5, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Signed, numbered and dated on front of the mount. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on back of the mount. Edition number 24 of 45.

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21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Punta Brava, Study 36, Ensenada, Mexico, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, Ed. of 25

Punta Brava, Study 36, Ensenada, Mexico, Gelatin Silver Print, Signed, Ed. of 25

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Michael Kenna, Punta Brava, Study 36, Ensenada, Mexico, 2008 Sepia toned gelatin silver print Image size: approx. 8 x 8 in. Mat size: 20 x 16 in. Signed, dated and numbered in pencil...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Erhai Lake, Study 3, Dali, Yunnan, China. 2013

Erhai Lake, Study 3, Dali, Yunnan, China. 2013

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential among...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Haruna Fuji, Gunma, Honshu, Japan, 2024 - Landscape, Mountain, Tree
Haruna Fuji, Gunma, Honshu, Japan, 2024 - Landscape, Mountain, Tree

Haruna Fuji, Gunma, Honshu, Japan, 2024 - Landscape, Mountain, Tree

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Haruna Fuji, Gunma, Honshu, Japan by Michael Kenna is a black and white photograph depicting Mount Fuji through barren tree branches. Gelatin Silver Print Image size: 8 x 8 in. Mat...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hyomon, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan - Black and White Landscape Photography
Hyomon, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan - Black and White Landscape Photography

Hyomon, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan - Black and White Landscape Photography

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Hyomon, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna is a black and white high contrast photograph of a lake shore, with tree branches covering the sky. Edition 2/25 Signed, titled, ne...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 46, Anhui, China - Minimal Landscape, Sun, Clouds

Huangshan Mountains, Study 46, Anhui, China - Minimal Landscape, Sun, Clouds

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned gelatin silver print, Image size: 8 x 7 3/4 in. Mat size: 20 x 16 in. Michael Ken...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, USA - black and white photograph, architecture
Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, USA - black and white photograph, architecture

Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, USA - black and white photograph, architecture

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Fifth Avenue, New York, New York, USA by Michael Kenna is a limited edition black and white photograph depicting an aerial view of a city street at night. Edition of 45 Signed, tit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Onishi Tree, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan - Clouds, Minimal, High Contrast
Onishi Tree, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan - Clouds, Minimal, High Contrast

Onishi Tree, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan - Clouds, Minimal, High Contrast

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Onishi Tree, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna is a black and white landscape photograph of a single barren tree against a dramatic sky. Gelatin Silver Print Print date: 202...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Twenty One Fence Posts, Shirogane, Hokkaido

Twenty One Fence Posts, Shirogane, Hokkaido

By Michael Kenna

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Twenty One Fence Posts, Shirogane, Hokkaido, 2004 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on recto. Signed, dated, numbered and titled in pencil on verso Gelatin Silver Print Edition o...

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Early 2000s Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Twilight Tree, Higashi Kagura, Hokkaido, Japan

Twilight Tree, Higashi Kagura, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto; Signed, titled, and dated with artist's copyright stamp on verso Gelatin Silver Print Edition of 25

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Early 2000s Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Cikisani Kamuy, Study 1, Sorachi, Hokkaido, Japan

Cikisani Kamuy, Study 1, Sorachi, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Gelatin Silver print mounted to archival board. Signed, Dated, and numbered in pencil on mount recto. Stamped, titled, and dated in pencil on mount verso. Edition of 25.

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2010s Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Lijiang River, Study 8, Guilin, China

Lijiang River, Study 8, Guilin, China

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. His...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Torii Gate, Study 3, Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido

Torii Gate, Study 3, Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido

By Michael Kenna

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on recto Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on verso Silver gelatin print Edition of 25

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2010s Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

December Gondolas, Venice, Italy - Boats, Architecture, Water, Europe, City
December Gondolas, Venice, Italy - Boats, Architecture, Water, Europe, City

December Gondolas, Venice, Italy - Boats, Architecture, Water, Europe, City

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

December Gondolas, Venice, Italy by Michael Kenna is a black and white photograph depicting a row of boats floating in the river, blurry from the intense waves. Gelatin Silver Print...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Sadakichi's Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Sadakichi's Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

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

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Terrace, Saint-Cloud, France
Terrace, Saint-Cloud, France

Terrace, Saint-Cloud, France

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

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

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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Huangshan Mountains, Study 2, Anhui, China

Huangshan Mountains, Study 2, Anhui, China

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Dawn Mist, Mont St. Michel, France

Dawn Mist, Mont St. Michel, France

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential am...

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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Octopus Nets, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, limited edition photograph

Octopus Nets, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea, limited edition photograph

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

"Octopus Nets, Muan-gun, Jeollanam-do, South Korea" is a silver gelatin print that was printed in the darkroom by master photographer and printer Michael Kenna. The print is matted ...

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2010s Minimalist Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Asparagus Sticks, Study 3, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan
Asparagus Sticks, Study 3, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan

Asparagus Sticks, Study 3, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition 1/25 Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered by Michael Kenna Sepia toned gelatin silver. Printed 2020. Mat size: 20 x 16 in., Image size: 7 3/4 x 8 in. Micha...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Wat Mahathat Buddha Head, Ayutthaya, Thailand

Wat Mahathat Buddha Head, Ayutthaya, Thailand

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential among ...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Windy Trees, Les Tuileries, Paris, France
Windy Trees, Les Tuileries, Paris, France

Windy Trees, Les Tuileries, Paris, France

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Edition of 45 Signed, titled, negative date, print date, numbered, and artist stamp. Sepia and selenium toned gelatin silver print. Michael Kenna's black and white photographs a...

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1980s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido

Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido

By Michael Kenna

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on recto. Signed, dated, titled and numbered in pencil with artist's stamp on verso. Gelatin Silver Print Edition of 45

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Early 2000s Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hill Edge Tree, Shibecha, Hokkaido, Japan

Hill Edge Tree, Shibecha, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hillside Fence, Study 9, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan - Snow, Minimal, Abstract
Hillside Fence, Study 9, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan - Snow, Minimal, Abstract

Hillside Fence, Study 9, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan - Snow, Minimal, Abstract

By Michael Kenna

Located in Denton, TX

Hillside Fence, Study 9, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan by Michael Kenna is a black and white photograph of a snow covered hillside, with a fence climbing up the hill to the forest in th...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Three Trees in Pasture, Hokkaido, Japan

Three Trees in Pasture, Hokkaido, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential amon...

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2010s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Ayako, Study 2, Japan

Ayako, Study 2, Japan

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Ten years ago, after a particularly tumultuous period in his life, Michael Kenna quietly made a decision to expand his photographic practice to include the human form. Kenna is well known for his minimalistic landscapes, and has been vocal in the past about the absence of the human figure in his photographs stating, "I feel they gave away the scale and became the main focus of the viewer’s attention." But, believing "fixed dogma is not a creative tool...

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Early 2000s Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

Quixote's Giants, Study 1, Campo de Criptana, Spain.

Quixote's Giants, Study 1, Campo de Criptana, Spain.

By Michael Kenna

Located in Sante Fe, NM

Michael Kenna is master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains highly influential among ...

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20th Century Contemporary Michael Kenna Art

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Silver Gelatin

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Find a wide variety of authentic Michael Kenna art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Michael Kenna in silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Michael Kenna art, so small editions measuring 7 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Randal Ford, Brian Finke, and David Burdeny. Michael Kenna art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,000 and tops out at $10,000, while the average work can sell for $9,000.
Questions About Michael Kenna Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Photographer Michael Kenna is noted for his black and white photographs of deserted landscapes representing the atmosphere more than the location, landscape or object itself. Born in the United Kingdom, he travels the world, capturing moments and spaces in time. However, he most frequently returns to France and Japan. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.