Born February 1942 – currently lives in Japan. One of the most influential photographer in Japan since 1960’s. Also a Writer, DJ, Actor, Commentator, various other art performances. AWARDS: Japan Advertising Artists Club Award, Asahi Advertising Award, Mainichi Advertising Award, Annual Calendar Award, Poland Poster Award, etc.
Artist Statement
In addition to his more than 60-year career as a photographer, Tenmei has been creating digital art and canvas art since around 2010, and has held numerous exhibitions both domestically and internationally.
Tenmei Kanoh has long prided himself on being a photographer who turns the pages of the times, and he was one of the first to tackle the digitalization of photography. This did not stop at fine-tuning the exposure, but led to the creation of new works by making dramatic changes. Eventually, he moved beyond prints to canvas works with acrylic touches, transitioning to his current style. The "Pink Dog" series in particular exudes a worldview that was unimaginable from Kanoh's previous style, and was met with astonishment by the public.
Prototypes and the latest works are constantly being announced on the following website.
