Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
Swedish, b. 1972
Long before he was one of the top male models of the 1990s — appearing in fashion campaigns for Calvin Klein, Versace, Guess? and Roberto Cavalli — Mikael Kenta was a photographer. Today he creates stunning portraits that capture the humanity, strength and character of each of his subjects.
Born in 1972 in Gothenburg, Kenta showed a love of photography at an early age — his father gave him his first camera when he was only seven. In later years, Kenta studied science and graphic design. However, he decided he was more interested in photography and, in his spare time, worked as an assistant to a fashion photographer in Gothenburg.
In 1994, Kenta went to Milan, keen to learn more about fashion and art photography. In an attempt to launch his photographic career, he applied to several fashion agencies — as it turned out, they were more interested in signing Kenta as a model.
During his 15-year modeling career, Kenta gained valuable insight into the world of fashion photography, learning various techniques about posing subjects, lighting and composition — elements that make up much of Kenta’s own photography today.
Although he prefers to work in black and white photography, citing revered American fashion photographer Herb Ritts as an influence, Kenta demonstrates considerable proficiency with color photography — inspired by the “kitsch pop Surrealism” that characterizes the work of American MTV music video director and photographer Dave LaChapelle. This is evident in Kenta’s “Iconic” series featuring works such as Mr. Donut, Kind of Blue and Coke. In 2016, the series was shown at the “Walk of Inspiration” exhibition in Stockholm.
The following year, Kenta spent six months on the island of Ibiza, meeting and photographing several people who made a lasting impression on him. This culminated in a striking series of hyperrealistic black-and-white portraits titled “People from Ibiza.”
Kenta’s contemporary photography continues to garner critical acclaim from art critics and collectors alike, with his works featured in galleries throughout Europe and the United States.
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Artist: Mikael Kenta
Materia IX, VIII and XII, Triptych, From The Materia Series
By Mikael Kenta
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Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Set Materia VII, VIII, IX and I, From The Materia Series
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Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Set Materia VII, VI, III and V, From The Materia Series
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Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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Materia II and IV, Diptych, From The Materia Series
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Materia XV, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Materia XIV, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
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Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Materia XI, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
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Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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Materia X, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
By Mikael Kenta
Located in Miami Beach, FL
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Materia IX, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
By Mikael Kenta
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Materia VII, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
By Mikael Kenta
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Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Materia XIII, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
By Mikael Kenta
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Materia XII, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
By Mikael Kenta
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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Materia VIII, From The Series Materia, Abstract Limited Edition Color photograph
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Mikael Kenta, a fashion and art photographer, is inspired by his deep knowledge of fine art printing and his pursuit of high-quality productions. His work fuses art and profession, r...
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2010s Contemporary Mikael Kenta Abstract Photography
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