Full Moonset, Chausey Islands
Michael Kenna is one of the most internationally recognised fine art photographers working today, celebrated for his distinctive black-and-white landscape and architectural imagery. Spanning more than four decades, his award-winning career includes over 450 solo exhibitions worldwide and representation in more than 100 major permanent collections, including The Museum of Modern Art (New York), The Metropolitan Museum of Photography (Tokyo), The Victoria and Albert Museum (London), The Bibliothèque Nationale (Paris), The National Gallery of Art (Washington, D.C.), and The Shanghai Art Museum.
Kenna’s instantly recognisable visual language is defined by his minimalist aesthetic, poetic composition, and masterful use of long exposure photography. Often working at dawn, dusk, or during the quiet hours of the night, he transforms natural landscapes and man-made structures into serene, almost meditative scenes. His images explore the subtle dialogue between nature, light, time, and form, distilling complex environments into compositions of remarkable stillness and emotional depth.
Each photograph is created using traditional film techniques and is meticulously hand-processed as a silver gelatin print. This darkroom craftsmanship enhances the tonal richness, depth, and refinement that have become hallmarks of his practice. Kenna’s dedication to analog processes also reflects his deep respect for the history of photography and its enduring material qualities.
With over seventy monographs and exhibition catalogues published internationally, Kenna’s work continues to influence collectors, curators, and photographers alike. Notable publications include Michael Kenna: A Twenty Year Retrospective, Japan, Forms of Japan, and Beyond Architecture.
Now based in Seattle, Washington, Michael Kenna remains a defining voice in contemporary fine art photography.
Each photograph measures approximately 8 X 7.5 inches. They are framed in grey with UV anti-reflective glass; frames measure to 1.75 inches wide and 1 inch deep. Finished framed dimensions are 23 X 19 inches. Custom framing available upon request. Contact a gallery associate to learn more.
