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.(Biography provided by PDNB Gallery)
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Period: 1990s
Artist: Michael Kenna
Two Hundred and Seven Sheep, Rakaia Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand. LTD print
By Michael Kenna
Located in Sante Fe, NM
"Two Hundred and Seven Sheep, Rakaia Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand" is a limited edition, silver gelatin print. The photograph is signed, numbered, and matted to 20x16 in.
Micha...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Chateau Valrose, Study 4, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France by Michael Kenna, 1996
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, TX
Chateau Valrose, Study 4, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France by Michael Kenna presents a dramatic scene. Stark white tree trunks and branches contrast against a dark sky. The branches str...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Avenue of Giants, Humbolt, California, USA by Michael Kenna, 1998
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, TX
Avenue of Giants, Humbolt, California, USA by Michael Kenna depicts a dramatic forest scene. A grove of redwood trees is backlit by the sun. The harsh light diffuses through fog, and...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Golden Gate Bridge, Study 14, San Francisco California, USA by Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, 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 mou...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
One Hundred and Seventy Eight Birds, San Francisco, California, USA
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, TX
Edition of 25
Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered.
Sepia toned gelatin silver
Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imagery t...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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 Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
One Hundred and Four Birds, Prague, Czechoslovakia
By Michael Kenna
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Edition 35 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 Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Hercules, Vaux-le-Vicomte, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, TX
Edition of 45
Signed, titled, negative date, print date, and numbered by Michael Kenna
Sepia toned gelatin silver
Image size: 7 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.
Printed 2000
Michael Kenna's black an...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Two Hundred and Seven Sheep, Rakaia Valley, Canterbury, New Zealand. 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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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Diving Boards and Cruise Ship, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, 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 ima...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Petit Canal, Versailles, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, TX
Edition of 45
Signed, titled, negative date, print date and numbered.
Sepia toned gelatin silver
Michael Kenna's black and white photographs are powerful and alluring. His imag...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Terrace, Saint-Cloud, France
By Michael Kenna
Located in Dallas, 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 Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
The Rouge, Study 109, Dearborn, Michigan, USA
By Michael Kenna
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Edition 3 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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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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 Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
The Rouge, Study 100, Dearborn, Michigan, USA. 1995
By Michael Kenna
Located in Sante Fe, NM
Edition 11 of 50
Michael Kenna is a master of contemporary photography. Known for clean compositions, long exposures and minimalist aesthetics, Kenna’s signature style remains hi...
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1990s Contemporary Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Plank Walk, Morecombe, Lancashire, England
By Michael Kenna
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed, numbered and dated on the front of the mount recto. Signed, dated, numbered and titled with artist's copyright stamp on the back of the mount. Number 5 of 45. Printed in 1992...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Passy Metro, Paris, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White Photography)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrig...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Fourteen Trees, Marbach, Austria
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.
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Tempus Fugit, Deerfield Beach, Florida
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. This piece is completely sold out and now av...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Soiree, Beau Rivage, Nice, France, 1996 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Soiree, Beau Rivage, Nice, France, 1996 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copy...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Seven Pollarded Trees, Chapaize, Bourgogne, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Seven Pollarded Trees, Chapaize, Bourgogne, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna
signed, dated and numbered on mount
signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copy...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Pont de la Tournelle, Paris, France, 1995 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Pont de la Tournelle, Paris, France, 1995 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's co...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Mont St Michel, Normandy, France, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Mont St Michel, Normandy, France, 1991 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and sta...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Invitation to Prayer, Mont St. Michel, France 1994 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Invitation to Prayer, Mont St. Michel, France 1994 - Michael Kenna
signed, dated and numbered on mount
signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyright ...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Early Morning Storm, Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Early Morning Storm, Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna
signed, dated and numbered on mount
signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyr...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Lace Factories, Study 5, Calais, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Lace Factories, Study 5, Calais, France, 1998 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
signed, dated and numbered on mount
signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer'...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
French Canal, Study 2, Loir-Et-Cher, France, 1993 - 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 1/2 x 8 inch...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Diving Boards and Cruise Ship, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France, 1997
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, printed 2013
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Bassin De Latone, Versailles, France, 1997 - 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, printed 2013
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Eighteen Hedges, Versailles, France, 1998
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 1/2 x 8 inch...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Octagonal Basin, Parc de Sceaux, Hauts-De-Seine, France, 1996 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Octagonal Basin, Parc de Sceaux, Hauts-De-Seine, France, 1996 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title a...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Circle in Trees, Marly, France
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.
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, La Mancha, Spain, 1996
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, La Mancha, Spain, 1996
Signed, dated and numbered on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's copyrigh...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Perspective of Trees, Tsarskoe Selo, Russia, 1999 - Michael Kenna
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Perspective of Trees, Tsarskoe Selo, Russia, 1999 - Michael Kenna
Signed, dated, inscribed with title and stamped with photographer's
Copyright ink stamp on reverse
Sepia toned sil...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Channel Crossing, Calais, France, 1997 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
By Michael Kenna
Located in London, GB
Channel Crossing, Calais, France, 1997 - Michael Kenna (Black and White)
Signed, dated and numbered 16/45 on mount
Signed, dated, inscribed with title...
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1990s Michael Kenna Black and White Photography
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Silver Gelatin
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