Michael Kenna｜Shikoku

Following the release of Hokkaido in 2023, this is Michael Kenna’s(b.1953) second mini-portfolio by Benrido, This portfolio is based on the pilgrimage of Shikoku region to visit the 88 sacred places associated with Kobo-Daishi (Kukai). It is said that if you walk the entire journey, it will take more than 40 days and cover a total distance of about 1,400 kilometers. Kenna has traveled to many sacred places in Shikoku multiple times since 2003, photographing pilgrimages, temples, rock gardens, offerings, lanterns, stone carvings of Buddha and more, with his own poetic perspective. This portfolio includes eight works, and is a series that gives off a different atmosphere from Hokkaido.

Michael Kenna

Born in Lancashire, northwest England, in 1953. After studying at the London School of Printing, he moved to the US in the 1970s and currently lives in Seattle. His works, which are rich in poetic emotion and prefer to focus on Japan, have been highly praised worldwide. His photographs are held in over 70 art museums around the world and he has published numerous photo books. Many of his works have also been published in the magazine.

*Limited quantity autographed portfolio