Shikoku
First edition of Shikoku by Michael Kenna. First impression. Medium format collotype portfolio in new condition.
About
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.
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Description
First edition of Shikoku by Michael Kenna. First impression. Medium format collotype portfolio in new condition.
About
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.
