Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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.to
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Period: 21st Century and Contemporary
Artist: Michael Kenna
Wanaka Lake Tree, Study 1, Otago, New Zealand, 2013
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. Overmat size is 16 x 20 - includes the archi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Fontaine due Palmier, Study 3, Paris, France, 2010
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Harvest Moon Over Puget Sound, Seattle, Washington, USA, 2013
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Erhai, Lake, Study 5, Yunnan, China, 2013
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Erhai Lake, Study 6, Yunnan, China, 2013
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 13, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2009
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 10, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2005
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Tracks in Snow, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, 2013
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. Overmat size is 16 x 20 - includes the archi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Milford Sound, Study 2, New Zealand, 2013
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Late Afternoon Rainbow, Tasmania, Australia, 2013
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Louvre, Study 2, Paris, France, 2010
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake, Study 5, Hokkaido, Japan, 2002
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan, 2003
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Biwa Lake Tree, Study 5, Omi, Honshu, Japan 2007
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Erhai Lake, Study 1, Dali, Yunnan, China, 2013
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. Image size: 8 x 9 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Chateaus Lafite, Study 9, Bordeaux, France, 2012
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Copse and Clouds, Omakau, Otago, New Zealand, 2013
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. Image size: 7 x 9 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Chateau Lafite, Study 8, Bordeaux, France, 2012
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Chateau Lafite, Study 5, Bordeaux, France, 2012
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately. Over...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Chateau Lafite, Study 3, Bordeaux, France, 2012
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. Image size: 8 x 8 inches approximately.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Giza Pyramids, Study 5, Cairo, Egypt
By Michael Kenna
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gelatin Silver print mounted to archival board.
Stamped on verso with signature, title, number and date in pencil. Signed, numbered and dated in pencil on recto. Edition of 45.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Greenhouse Structure, Study 2, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004
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. Comes overmatted 20 x 16 inches. Price subje...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ratcliffe Power Station, Study 46, Nottinghamshire, England, 2003 -Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Ratcliffe Power Station, Study 46, Nottinghamshire, England, 2003 -Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer...
Category
Early 2000s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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 Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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 Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Midtown Twilight, New York, USA, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Midtown Twilight, New York, USA, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 5/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Manhattan Bridge, Study 1, New York, USA, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Manhattan Bridge, Study 1, New York, USA, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Lone Tree, Bibaushi, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Landscape Photography
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned silver gelatin print
7 3/4 x 7 3/4 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Lijiang River, Study 4, Guilin, China, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Lijiang River, Study 4, Guilin, China, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 33/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with ti...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Lake Bridge, Hongkun, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Lake Bridge, Hongkun, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 17/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study no 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Kussharo Lake Tree, Study no 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 11, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 11, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 8, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Huangshan Mountains, Study no 8, Anhui, China, 2008 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered 22/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Giza Pyramids, Study 5, Cairo, Egypt, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Giza Pyramids, Study 5, Cairo, Egypt, 2009 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Reflected Tree, Hongkun, Anhui, China, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's
Copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned silver gelatin print
8 1/4 x 7 3/4...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Fishing Nets, Smarlacca, Veneto, Italy, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Fishing Nets, Smarlacca, Veneto, Italy, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 26/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photogr...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Corridor of Leaves, Guastalla, Emilia Romagna, Italy, 2006 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Corridor of Leaves, Guastalla, Emilia Romagna, Italy, 2006 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
East 40th Street, New York, USA, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
East 40th Street, New York, USA, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 14/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, USA, 2006- Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, USA, 2006- Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Charles Bridge Study no 10, Prague, Czech Republic, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned silver gelatin print
8 x 7 3/4 inch...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Campo San Vio Viewpoint, Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Campo San Vio Viewpoint, Grand Canal, Venice, Italy, 2007 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's cop...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Asparagus Sticks, Study 1, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Asparagus Sticks, Study 1, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, 2007 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered 11/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Afternoon Light, Shibeca, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004- Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Afternoon Light, Shibeca, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004- Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Winter Seascape, Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Winter Seascape, Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered 22/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrig...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Topiary and Column, Northamptonshire, England, 2005 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer’s copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned silver gelatin print
7 3/4 x 7 1/2 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Teotihuacan, Study 1, Mexico, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Teotihuacan, Study 1, Mexico, 2006 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Tea Estates, Study 1, Kerala, India, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Tea Estates, Study 1, Kerala, India, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 16/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photograph...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Taushubetsu Bridge, Nukabira Hokkaido, Japan, 2008 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Taushubetsu Bridge, Nukabira Hokkaido, Japan, 2008 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Stark Outlook, Kucharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Stark Outlook, Kucharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright ...
Category
Early 2000s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Skyline, Study 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Skyline, Study 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2009 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's
Copyrigh...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Single Boat, Kerala, Backwaters, India, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Single Boat, Kerala, Backwaters, India, 2008 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer'...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Seven Posts in Snow, Rumoi, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Seven Posts in Snow, Rumoi, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's
Copyright...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Corridor of Leaves, Guastalla, Emilia Romagna
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.
Category
Early 2000s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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