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JAPAN / A Love Story Michael Kenna

April 17 - May 5, 2024

DAIKANYAMA HILLSIDE FORUM, Tokyo 

 

Michael Kenna 50 Years and Japan

May 11 - June 8, 2024

gallery ART UNLIMITED, Nogizaka Tokyo 


SELECTED WORKS

Michael Kenna: JAPAN/A LOVE  STORY Daikanyama Hillside Forum
Michael Kenna Red Crown Crane Feeding, Tsurui, Hokkaido, Japan. 2005 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Torii, Study 1, Takashima, Honshu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Cherry Blossoms, Nara, Honshu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Maple Tree in Autumn, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Lotus Pond, Henjouson-in, Koyasan, Honshu, Japan. 2006 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Mountain Temple, Maegamiji, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan. 2003 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Daito Pagoda, Garan, Koyasan, Honshu, Japan. 2006 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Amidha Buddha, Kotoku-in, Kamakura, Honshu, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Hand of Buddha, Yakuriji, Kagawa, Shikoku, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Temple Rooftops, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. 1987 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sand Mounds, Kamigamojinja, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. 1987 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Temple Lake, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Six Blinds, Daisen-in, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sanskrit Garden, Rengejo-in, Koyasan, Honshu, Japan. 2006 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Spider and Sacred Text, Study 2, Gokurakuji, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Temple Trees, Nara, Honshu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Butterfly and Peonies, Kongobuji, Koyasan, Honshu, Japan. 2006 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Pilgrim Path, Yokomineji, Ehime, Shikoku, Japan. 2003 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Tree Canopy, Shosanji, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan. 2010 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Autumn Leaves, Unpenji, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan. 2003 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Waterfall, Fujiideraji, Tokushima, Shikoku, Japan. 2003 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Temple Pond, Sanboh-in, Koyasan, Honshu, Japan. 2006 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Hachiman Torii, Kagawa, Shikoku, Japan. 2022 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Torii Gate, Study 3, Memanbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. 2014 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Torii, Study 4, Takashima, Honshu, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Mt. Fuji, Study 2, Yamanaka Lake, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Mt. Takachiho, Lake Miike, Kyushu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Mountain Rains, Shiga, Honshu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sakurajima Volcano, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Mt. Shari, Abashiri, Hokkaido, Japan. 2013 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Lake Usori at Dusk, Osorezan, Honshu, Japan. 2005 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Fierce Wind, Shykushi, Honshu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Biwa Lake Tree, Study 1, Omi, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Biwa Lake Tree, Study 5, Omi, Honshu, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Pine Tree and Nago Island, Tsuda, Shikoku, Japan. 2022 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Tree and Mountain, Kumamoto, Kyushu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sanuki Fuji, Kagawa, Shikoku, Japan. 2022 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Chikui Cape Trees, Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Fishing Nets and Mt. Daisen, Yatsuka, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Birds on Poles, Biwa Lake, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Seven Trees, Misumi, Kyushu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Falling Tree, Nagahama, Honshu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Ororon Line, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Old Landing Stage, Kinki, Honshu, Japan. 2023 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Cloud over Uchiumi Sea, Ainan, Shikoku, Japan. 2012 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Thirty Eight Sticks, Nagahana, Honshu, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Fishnet Structure, Biwa Lake, Honshu, Japan. 2022 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Boat Ramp, Lake Kawaguchi, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Foggy Morning, Shikotsu Lake, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Twenty Sticks, Kohoku, Honshu, Japan. 2003 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Dark Waters, Tsuda, Shikoku, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Rising Cloud, Hakodate, Hokkaido, Japan. 2023 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Clouds, Fence and Snow, Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan. 2013 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Ice Floe, Cape Hinode, Hokkaido, Japan. 2005 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sadakichi’s Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. 2012 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Winter Seascape, Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Kato’s Bench, Ishikari, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Taushubetsu Bridge, Nukabira, Hokkaido, Japan. 2008 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Flock of Red Crown Cranes, Tsurui, Hokkaido, Japan. 2005 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Berries and Falling Snow, Furano, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Nine Birds, Taisha Shrine, Honshu, Japan. 2001 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Two Winter Stalks, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan. 2013 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Mountain Snow Storm, Okushunbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. 2013 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Delicate Tree, Furano, Hokkaido, Japan. 2012 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sixty Trees, Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Running Fence, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Snow Fence, Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Twenty Fences, Obira, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Thirty One Snow Fences, Bihoro, Hokkaido, Japan. 2016 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Dakekanba and Snow Barriers, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Field of Sticks, Kamikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. 2023 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sapling in Snow, Bifuka, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Tree and Twenty Eight Posts, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2013 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Asparagus Sticks, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Trees in Snowstorm, Wakoto, Hokkaido, Japan. 2003 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Asparagus Sticks, Study 2, Hokkaido, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Twenty One Fence Posts, Shirogane, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Asparagus Sticks, Study 3, Hokkaido, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Greenhouse Structure, Study 2, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Hilltop Trees, Study 1, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2003 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2007 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Hillside Fence, Study 7, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Tree Portrait, Study 5, Wakoto, Hokkaido, Japan. 2005 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Nine Trees, Higashikawa, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Blackstone Hill Tree, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Dancing Trees, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Two Leaning Trees, Study 3, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Percy’s Perspective, Okhotsk, Hokkaido, Japan. 2023 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Philosopher’s Tree, Study 3, Biei, Hokkaido, Japan, 2009 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Twilight Tree, Higashi Kagura, Hokkaido, Japan. 2008 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna White Copse, Study 2, Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Amemasu Tree, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna White Copse, Study 4, Wakkanai, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Cikisani Kamuy, Study 1, Sorachi, Hokkaido, Japan. 2023 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Hyomon, Study 1, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Kussharo Lake, Study 5, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Kussharo Lake, Study 6, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 16, Kotan, Hokkaido Japan. 2009 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 1, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Sakura and Full Moon, Study 1, Urakawa, Hokkaido, Japan. 2015 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Hokkaido 2020
Michael Kenna Blackstone Hill Tree, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Norway Spruce Tree, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Dakekanba and Snow Barriers, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Three Trees in Pasture, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Young Nandaro Plant, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Hyomon, Study 1, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
Michael Kenna Dancing Trees, Kussharo Lake, Hokkaido, Japan. 2020 ©Michael Kenna/RAM
BEYOND ARCHITECTURE -selected works 2020.2/1-3/19
Michael Kenna - Twin Towers, Study 2, New York, New York, USA. 2000
Michael Kenna - Star Trails, Elkhorn Slough, CA, USA. 1987
Michael Kenna - La Trappa, Vieille, Nice, France, 1996
Michael Kenna - The Rouge, Study 139, Dearborn, Michigan, USA. 1994
Michael Kenna - Factory Forms, Senlis, France. 1990
Michael Kenna - Changing Huts, Brighton, Sussex, England. 1983
Michael Kenna - Lewis Fences, France 1991
Michael Kenna - Light Over Dinard, St. Malo, France.  1993
Michael Kenna - Long Wall, Berwick, Northumberland, England. 1991
Michael Kenna - Pool Side, St. Malo, Brittany, France. 1993
KENNA by KENNA -selected works 2019.1/9ー2/9
Michael Kenna - Ta Prohm Tree, Study 2, Angkor, Cambodia. 2018
Michael Kenna - Avenue of the Giants, California, USA. 1998
Michael Kenna - Avonmouth Docks, Study 7, Bristol, Avon, England. 1987
Michael Kenna - Hillside Fence, Study 6, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan. 2007
Michael Kenna - Last Pier Posts, Pacific Beach, Washington, USA. 2013
Michael Kenna - Guggenheim Museum, Study 1, New York, USA. 2010
Michael Kenna - Kite and Clouds, Bangalore, India. 2008
Michael Kenna - Huangshan Mountains, Study 56, Anhui, China. 2017
Michael Kenna - Desert Clouds, Study 2, Merzouga, Morocco, 1996
Michael Kenna - Moon Set, Lake Campotosto, Abruzzo, Italy. 2015
HOLGA -selected works 2018.12/2―12/26
Michael Kenna - White-Bird-Flying,Paris,France. 2007
Michael Kenna - Eiffel Tower, Study 10, Paris, France. 2013
Michael Kenna - Lone Tree, Study 2, Bibaushi, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004
Michael Kenna - Cupid, Temple of Love, Versailles, France. 2010
Michael Kenna - Golden Gate Bridge, Study 16, San Francisco, California, USA. 2009
Michael Kenna - Afternoon Trees, Shexian, Anhui, China. 2008
Michael Kenna - Thalys View, Brussels, Belgium. 2010
Michael Kenna - Cathedral Facade, Milan, Italy. 2011
Michael Kenna - Eglise Abbatiale, Mont St. Michel, France. 1998
Michael Kenna - Trevi Fountain, Rome, Italy. 2010
JAPAN
Michael Kenna - Tree Portrait, Study 1, Wokato, Hokkaido, Japan. 2002
Michael Kenna - Kussharo Lake, Study 6, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004
Michael Kenna - Taushubetsu Bridge, Nukabira, Hokkaido, Japan, 2008
Michael Kenna - Torii Gate, Shosanbetsu, Hokkaido, Japan. 2004
Michael Kenna - Snow Covered Pier, Kiyohama, Hokkaido, Japan, 2004
Michael Kenna - Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 15, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan. 2009
Michael Kenna - Sadakichi's Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan. 2012
Michael Kenna - Maple Tree in Autumn, Kyoto, Honshu, Japan. 2001
FRANCE
Michael Kenna - Child of the Mist, Courances, France. 1997
Michael Kenna - Chariot of Apollo, Study 1, Versailles, France, 1988
Michael Kenna - Homage to Atget, Parc de Sceaux, Paris, France. 1988
Michael Kenna - Gare St. Lazare, Paris, France. 1991
Michael Kenna - Echelle, Calais, France. 1999
Michael Kenna - Tuileries Gardens, Study 4, Paris, France. 1987
Michael Kenna - Cours la Reine, Paris, France. 1987
Michael Kenna - Pavillon Francais, Petit Trianon, Versailles, France. 1997
Michael Kenna - Statuary, Vaux le Vicomte, France. 1988
Michael Kenna - Passy Metro, Paris, France. 1991
Michael Kenna - Ground Mist, St. Germain-En-Laye, France. 1996
Michael Kenna - Pier's End, Chatelaillon Plage, France. 2000
Michael Kenna - Pont Royal, Study 2, Paris, France. 2011
Michael Kenna - Chateau Lafite, Study 17, Bordeaux, France, 2012
Michael Kenna - Chateau Lafite, Study 6, Bordeaux, France. 2012
Michael Kenna - Homage to HCB, Brittany, France. 1993
CHINA
Michael Kenna - Yuanyang, Study 2, Yunnan, China. 2013
Michael Kenna - Erhai Lake, Study 1, Dali, Yunnan, China. 2013
Michael Kenna - Forbidden City Walls, Beijing, China. 2007
CZECH
Michael Kenna - One Hundred and Four Birds, Prague, Czechoslovakia. 1992
Michael Kenna - Czech Bridge, Prague, Czechoslovakia. 1996
Michael Kenna - Branik Station, Prague, Czechoslovakia. 1992
Michael Kenna - Charles Bridge, Study 10, Prague, Czech Republic. 2007
NZ
Michael Kenna - Evening Light, Lake Manapouri, Southland, New Zealand. 2013
SCOTLAND
Michael Kenna - Thirty Six Birds, Isle of Skye, Scotland. 2005
ENGLAND
Michael Kenna - Filey Early Warning Station, Yorkshire, England. 1981
Michael Kenna - Ratcliffe Power Station, Study 41, Nottinghamshire, England. 2003
Michael Kenna - Bill Brandt's Snicket, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 1986
Michael Kenna - Runcorn-Widnes Bridge, Study 2, Cheshire, England. 1973
EASTER ISLAND
Michael Kenna - Red Morning, Hanga Nui, Easter Island. 2001

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BIOGRAPHY

Born in Lancashire, England in 1953. Graduated from London College of Printing. Since then, based on the West Coast of the United States. He is known worldwide for his serene and deeply lyrical black-and-white landscape photographs.Celebrating his 50th anniversary as a photographer, his photographs are in the collections of major museums around the world, and there are always some exhibitions somewhere in the world.

In 2022, he was awarded the Officier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government for his many years of cultural contributions. In 2018-19, his first retrospective exhibition in Japan, 45 Years Odessey, was held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography.In 2023, the 50 years anniversary exhibition was held at the Carmel Center for Photography and other locations around the world. 2024, the exhibition "JAPAN/A Love Story 100 Photographs by Michael Kenna" will be held at the Daikanyama Hillside Forum in Tokyo.

 

further information

http://www.michaelkenna.net/resume.php

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