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Tenmei Kanoh

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Tenmei Kanoh

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.

Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Settle in Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Settle in Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Serious ambition and wildness Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Serious ambition and wildness Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Loneliness that appears superior Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Loneliness that appears superior Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Betrayal is breathing Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Betrayal is breathing Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Envious Glare Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Envious Glare Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Piercing Blue Eyes Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Piercing Blue Eyes Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Paint a lie Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Paint a lie Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 2015 New York 001 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 2015 New York 001 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Intake, exhaust, which way? Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Intake, exhaust, which way? Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 1977 Hokkaido Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 1977 Hokkaido Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 2013 Karuizawa Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 2013 Karuizawa Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 2015 Karuizawa Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 2015 Karuizawa Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 2018 Bali Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 2018 Bali Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$12,600.00 USD
Garnet "Pink Dog" 2015 Fukushima Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 2015 Fukushima Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 1986 San Francisco Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 1986 San Francisco Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 2015 New York 003 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 2015 New York 003 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "Pink Dog" 1986 Miami Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 1986 Miami Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$13,300.00 USD
Garnet "Pink Dog" 2015 New York 002 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "Pink Dog" 2015 New York 002 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet "FUCK 1969" M-007 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" M-007 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" M-006 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" M-006 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" M-005 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" M-005 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" M-004 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" M-004 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" M-003 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" M-003 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" C-004 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" C-004 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" M-002 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" M-002 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" C-005 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" C-005 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" C-003 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" C-003 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" C-002 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" C-002 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" C-001 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" C-001 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$12,900.00 USD
Garnet "FUCK 1969" M-001 Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet "FUCK 1969" M-001 Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Sale price$10,400.00 USD
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” I don't regret it. Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” I don't regret it. Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Overflowing laziness Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Overflowing laziness Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Someday Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Someday Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Aging Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Aging Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” The enemy is you Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” The enemy is you Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” A passionate heart will die young Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” A passionate heart will die young Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” Humility has many shades Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” Humility has many shades Tenmei Photo Factory Store
Garnet ”Farewell, Ego” What is a child? Tenmei Photo Factory StoreGarnet ”Farewell, Ego” What is a child? Tenmei Photo Factory Store