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“Different assignments, different places, require different approaches. Sometimes I take minutes in a location, at other times days. There are many places that I have returned to over several years. When I photograph, I look for some sort of resonance, connection, spark of recognition.”

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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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