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Michael Kahn’s stunning seascape and spectacular sailing photographs are exhibited in art galleries and museums throughout the world. Kahn’s handmade photographs are each signed and created in editions of 50 or less.

With his 1950’s camera, Michael travels extensively to photograph the world’s finest boats and pristine seascapes. He collects his images on traditional black and white film and produces luminous silver gelatin prints in his darkroom. His traditional technique united with his distinctive sense of form, vision, and composition has helped him to be one of the most memorable photographers of our time.

photograph information

Traditionally printed by Michael in his darkroom, these photographs are made in editions of 50 or fewer. Each fine print is signed, numbered and finished to museum standards. It should be noted that each print is unique because the photographs are handmade, thus guaranteeing a beautiful original piece of art with exceptional collector value that will last for generations.

Handmade silver gelatin photographs shown in the gallery pages come in sizes 14" x 14", 19" x 19". Only three of Michael's photographs are available in oversized handmade prints measuring 48" x 48" and are printed in editions of 10, making these large and rare museum-quality photographs the ultimate in photographic art.

Digital oversized prints come in various sizes up to 50" x 50". These prints are the highest quality digital prints in the marketplace, and represent the best of what science and art have to offer. Printed on 300lb. German watercolor paper, the oversize prints are carefully matched for color and integrity with the original artwork and are proofed personally by Michael.

Some editions shown in the galleries are sold out. Please inquire for details.

galleries

California

  • The Barry Singer Gallery, Petaluma (707) 781-3200

    Connecticut

  • Cavalier Gallery, Greenwich (203) 869-3664

    Delaware

  • Somerville Manning Gallery, Greenville (302) 652-0271

    Florida

  • Gardner Colby Gallery, Naples (941) 403-7787

  • Galleria Silecchia, Sarasota (941) 365-7414

    Georgia

  • Jackson Fine Art, Atlanta (404) 233-3739

    Maine

  • Landing Gallery, Rockland (207) 594-4544

  • Northlight Gallery, Kennebunkport (207) 967-3320

  • Gleason Fine Art, Boothbay Harbor (207) 633-6849

    Maryland

  • Carla Massoni Gallery, Chestertown (410) 778-7330

  • McBride Gallery, Annapolis (410) 267-7077

    Massachusetts

  • Blue Heron Gallery, Wellfleet (508) 349-6724

  • Cavalier Gallery, Nantucket (508) 325-4405

  • Focus Gallery, Cohassett (781) 383-0663

  • North Water, Edgartown (508) 627-6002

  • Iris Gallery, Boston (617) 895-8951

    Rhode Island

  • Arnold Art, Newport (800) 352-2234

    South Carolina

  • Martin Gallery, Charleston (843) 723-7378

  • art professionals

    We are always happy to hear from art professionals. Please inquire regarding our special discount programs and to discuss our custom print sizes that will specifically address your clients particular needs. We'll put together a custom package including our catalog and marketing material for your reference. Michael's photographs are especially suited for use in advertising, such as investment, retirement, greeting cards, calendars, posters and book covers. Please inquire for more details. Sign up below to access our stock gallery, which includes over 1,000 additional images.

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    exhibitions

    2001-2011

  • Martin Gallery

  • Coroal Springs Museum of Art

  • Salty Dog Gallery

  • Focus Gallery

  • Penobscot Marine Museum: Maine's Windjammers

  • Landing Gallery

  • Exhibition at the Gallerue Aalders - Saint Tropez

  • Seascapes” Carla Massoni Gallery

  • Carla Massoni Gallery Exhibition

  • San Diego Maritime Museum: Solo Exhibition

  • Art for Embassies Program: U.S. Embassy in Katmandu

  • “The Spirit of Sailing" Kip Marina: Inverkip, Scotland

  • “The Spirit of Sailing" 8 Solo exhibitions visiting galleries across the U.S.

  • Carla Massoni Gallery “The Spirit of Sailing” Exhibition.

  • “Sun Sand Sea” Carla Massoni Gallery

  • “Golden Age of Sail” Carla Massoni Gallery

  • “Golden Age of Sail” 8 solo exhibitions across the U.S.

  • “Light, Wind and Water” Edward Carter Gallery, NYC

  • “Light, Wind and Water” Edward Carter Gallery, Lewes, DE

  • Gardner-Colby Gallery, Martha’s Vineyard

  • Alinder Gallery, CA

  • Mystic Maritime Gallery, Mystic Seaport Museum

  • Gardner Colby Gallery, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, MA

  • “Wooden Ships of Maine” Harbor Square Gallery, Rockland, ME

  • The Butler Institute of American Art, Ohio

  • publishing

    Books

  • The Spirit of Sailing: A Celebration of Sea and Sail: Courage Books 2004
  • Brandywine, The Jarad Company 1990
  • Magazines

  • Focus magazine
  • Fotoforum International
  • Segeln Magazine
  • Coastal Living
  • Forbes Life
  • Chesapeake Home
  • Attaché
  • Women’s Day
  • The Hunt
  • Classic Boat
  • Sailing Magazine
  • Sailing Journal: Germany
  • The New York Times
  • Town & Country
  • Homes & Interiors: Scotland
  • Homes Plus: Scotland
  • Architectural Digest
  • 1990 Mid-Atlantic Magazine, Honored as one of their Leading Photographers
  • Maritime Life and Traditions
  • Marine Art Quarterly
  • Rangefinder Magazine
  • Chesapeake Bay
  • Adirondack Life
  • Coastal Living
  • Country Living
  • Cruising World
  • Delaware Today
  • Family Circle
  • Historic Preservation
  • Latitudes
  • Mid-Atlantic Country
  • Photo Technik International
  • Sailing World
  • Photography Journal: Ukraine
  • Publishing

  • Posters: Bruce McGaw Graphics. Over One Half Million Posters Sold
  • Posters: The Arts Group LTD, London
  • 1997 Rockland Schooner Days: Annual poster design competition award
  • Boxed Card Set: Mystic Seaport Museum, Graphique de France, Nouvelles, Ronnie Sellers
  • Calendars: Ronnie Sellers, Brown Trout, Graphique de France, Helma, Kunstverlag Weingarten, Palazzi Verlag
  • Corporate Collections & Clients

  • McGraw-Hill
  • Exxon
  • E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company
  • Nations Bank VISA
  • MGM
  • Universal Pictures
  • Bostonian Shoes
  • The Territory Ahead
  • Nu Skin
  • Liberty Property Trust
  • MBNA Bank
  • First USA Bank VISA
  • Dean Witter Reynolds
  • Warner Brothers
  • Lukens Steel, Inc.
  • Starnet, Inc.
  • Grisko, Inc.
  • book purchase

    The Spirit of Sailing features over 60 of Michael Kahn's dramatic sepia toned photographs of sailboats and seascapes. The coffee-table book showcases photographs eloquently set beside quotes in praise of sailing and the sea. Michael's warm toned images perpetuate the beauty of our all too-fragile environment. The Spirit of Sailing can be purchased through Amazon or via PayPal using the button below. Autographed copies also available.

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