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“I often think of my work as visual haiku. It is an attempt to evoke and suggest through as few elements as possible rather than to describe with tremendous detail.”

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Michael Kenna
Michael Kenna

Michael Kenna, born in 1953, is a renowned photographer known for his distinctive black and white photography style and profound depiction of natural landscapes. His work often explores the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the sense of isolation and alienation in modern society. more

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