EPISODE · Jun 7, 2019 · 1H
Episode 44: Minimalist Photographer Michael Kenna
from PhotoActive · host Jeff Carlson & Kirk McElhearn
Michael Kenna has been photographing for 45 years, and is well known for his minimalist, black-and-white landscape photos. Kirk took a trip to Bosham, on the southern coast of England, to see a 45-year retrospective exhibit of his work, and to talk with Michael Kenna about his photography. Sponsor Neomodern: Neomodern treats your photos like art, offering simple, affordable concierge printing and framing. Neomodern works with you to make gorgeous work from your images that you'll be proud to hang on your walls. Go online or drop in to the gallery at 1898 Union Street in San Francisco. PhotoActive listeners can get 20% off any order using the code PODCAST! https://www.neomodern.com Guest: Michael Kenna Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Michael Kenna - A 45-Year Retrospective, Bosham Gallery Ripples and Reflections, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England 1973 Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, London, England 1975 Rafu Sadakichi's Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan 2012 Hillside Fence, Study 5, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan 2004 Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 Moon Set, Lake Campotosto, Abruzzo, Italy 2015 Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory Winding Wall, Mont St. Michel, France 2004 Harold Edgerton Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan 2007 Photo Book Review: Holga by Michael Kenna Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China. 2009 Huangshan Mountains, Study 42, Anhui, China. 2010 Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, New York, USA 2006 Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 Mont St. Michel, France 1991 Photo Book Review: Mont St. Michel, by Michael Kenna Photography Book Review: France, by Michael Kenna Le Notre's Gardens, France, 1987-2009 Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, Spain 1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Study 6, Bordeaux, France 2012 Trees, Burford, Oxfordshire, England 1983 Recent Work Six Flying Birds, Bath, Avon, England. 1987 Michael Kenna's books Rafu photos Ruth Bernhard Nazraeli Press One Picture Book #92: Kussharo Lake Tree Thanks to Luke Whitaker and Angus Haywood of Bosham Gallery for their warm welcome. And thanks to Michael for the ice cream. Our Snapshots: Jeff: Bypass the Camera Roll in iOS 13 Kirk: Forms of Japan: Michael Kenna Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.
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Michael Kenna has been photographing for 45 years, and is well known for his minimalist, black-and-white landscape photos. Kirk took a trip to Bosham, on the southern coast of England, to see a 45-year retrospective exhibit of his work, and to talk with Michael Kenna about his photography. Sponsor Neomodern: Neomodern treats your photos like art, offering simple, affordable concierge printing and framing. Neomodern works with you to make gorgeous work from your images that you'll be proud to hang on your walls. Go online or drop in to the gallery at 1898 Union Street in San Francisco. PhotoActive listeners can get 20% off any order using the code PODCAST! https://www.neomodern.com Guest: Michael Kenna Hosts: Jeff's website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram Kirk's website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram Show Notes: (View show notes with images at PhotoActive.co) Michael Kenna - A 45-Year Retrospective, Bosham Gallery Ripples and Reflections, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England 1973 Big Ben and Westminster Abbey, London, England 1975 Rafu Sadakichi's Docks, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan 2012 Hillside Fence, Study 5, Teshikaga, Hokkaido, Japan 2004 Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 Moon Set, Lake Campotosto, Abruzzo, Italy 2015 Salvador Dali, The Persistence of Memory Winding Wall, Mont St. Michel, France 2004 Harold Edgerton Kussharo Lake Tree, Study 6, Kotan, Hokkaido, Japan 2007 Photo Book Review: Holga by Michael Kenna Huangshan Mountains, Study 25, Anhui, China. 2009 Huangshan Mountains, Study 42, Anhui, China. 2010 Chrysler Building, Study 3, New York, New York, USA 2006 Flying Bird over San Marco, Venice, Italy 1990 Mont St. Michel, France 1991 Photo Book Review: Mont St. Michel, by Michael Kenna Photography Book Review: France, by Michael Kenna Le Notre's Gardens, France, 1987-2009 Quixote's Giants, Study 5, Campo de Criptana, Spain 1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Study 6, Bordeaux, France 2012 Trees, Burford, Oxfordshire, England 1983 Recent Work Six Flying Birds, Bath, Avon, England. 1987 Michael Kenna's books Rafu photos Ruth Bernhard Nazraeli Press One Picture Book #92: Kussharo Lake Tree Thanks to Luke Whitaker and Angus Haywood of Bosham Gallery for their warm welcome. And thanks to Michael for the ice cream. Our Snapshots: Jeff: Bypass the Camera Roll in iOS 13 Kirk: Forms of Japan: Michael Kenna Subscribe to the PhotoActive podcast mailing list at the bottom of any page at the PhotoActive web site to be notified of new episodes and be eligible for occasional giveaways. If you’ve already subscribed to the mailing list, you’re automatically entered. If you like the show, please subscribe in iTunes or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast. And don't forget to join the PhotoActive Facebook group to discuss the podcast, share your photos, and more.
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