ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Photograph of E.A. Kahane by Sara Cooney, courtesy of Newport Neighbors Magazine, 2020
Photography has been E.A. Kahane’s passion from childhood. The camera has provided her a continuing opportunity to portray, interpret and share her world. Kahane's body of work is varied, ranging from landscape to portraits. While her themes may change, the joy, excitement and drama she captures and projects, does not. This has resulted in several bodies of work that include most recently, "I LOVE A PARADE!" an archive celebrating parades. In addition, her fall 2019 installation "OFF THE WALL," was based on her safari to South Africa. While in New York City in 2018, she presented, "HOME: Lens on Israel."
Process for Kahane has always been a part of her photographic expression. In her most recent exhibit she chooses to present her images through an installation intended to create an experience. She transports the viewer through intimate and holistic contact with the photographs using light, video, sound and even texture. The exhibition showcased her newly designed light tower, light boxes, photo-based furniture, dimensional printing, custom wallpaper, murals and silk screens. She works with a variety of materials and displays the images in such a way that compels viewers to move beyond a four-sided, two-dimensional photograph. After many years of making pictures, she is exploring the use of those images in unusual and unique ways designed to enhance the viewer experience. Currently, she is represented by Jessica Hagen Fine Art in Newport, RI.
Process for Kahane has always been a part of her photographic expression. In her most recent exhibit she chooses to present her images through an installation intended to create an experience. She transports the viewer through intimate and holistic contact with the photographs using light, video, sound and even texture. The exhibition showcased her newly designed light tower, light boxes, photo-based furniture, dimensional printing, custom wallpaper, murals and silk screens. She works with a variety of materials and displays the images in such a way that compels viewers to move beyond a four-sided, two-dimensional photograph. After many years of making pictures, she is exploring the use of those images in unusual and unique ways designed to enhance the viewer experience. Currently, she is represented by Jessica Hagen Fine Art in Newport, RI.
Biography
Elizabeth Ann Kahane is a fine art photographer who was born in New York and currently divides her time between Manhattan and Newport, Rhode Island. She is mostly self-taught and began taking photographs almost as early as she could hold a camera. Having studied with Jay Maisel in New York in 2011, and Arthur Meyerson in Santa Fe in 2013, Kahane also studied art of printing black and white film at the International Center for Photography, in 1998 and 2010, respectively. Photography has served as a dynamic part of her artistic expression and passion for the subjects and locations is paramount. In 2011 she established her studio, Photos by E. A. Kahane. In 2015 she participated in a photographic work shop with JDC Israel and a similar work shop with JDC Morocco in 2017. Additionally, Ms. Kahane is passionate about fashion, performance art, traveling around the world, collecting art with an emphasis on photography, as well as classic car collecting and boating.
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Museum Exhibitions
2018: "HOME: Lens on Israel," Ms. Kahane was one of 7 photographers on exhibit in the group exhibition at Temple Emanu-El Bernard Museum, Israel
2016: Selected for the annual Juried Group Show, Newport Art Museum, Rhode Island
Gallery Exhibitions
2020: "WE NEED A PARADE!" A public art, solo exhibition in Historic Newport Spring Park, RI
"Hey Nineteen," An all female group exhibition, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2019: "OFF THE WALL" On Safari with E.A. Kahane, Solo exhibition, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2018: "Winter Blues," Group exhibition at Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2017: "From a Private Collection" Photos by E. A. Kahane, Solo exhibition, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2016: The Face of Grace, Photographic Portraits, featuring work by both Elizabeth Ann Kahane and Nick Mele, Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Philanthropic Work
In addition, photography has provided Ms. Kahane the opportunity to help some of her favorite charities by donating her work for auction and sales. Those charities and organizations include:
Board Positions & Not-For-Profits
Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY
Also of Note:
Audrain Automobile Museum, Newport, RI, co-founded by Elizabeth and William Kahane
William and Elizabeth Kahane Occidental College United Nations Program, endowed gift was established in 2014.
Associazione Caggianese D’America Honoree, 2012, in recognition of outstanding citizenship and contribution to the association celebrating her family’s heritage from Caggiano, Italy.
Membership Organizations:
2020-Present: Member of the Providence Art Club, (RI)
1999-Present: Women’s Committee for the Central Park Conservancy (NYC)
1990-Present: Young Men’s and Women’s Real Estate Association (NYC). Three terms as board member.
Elizabeth Ann Kahane is a fine art photographer who was born in New York and currently divides her time between Manhattan and Newport, Rhode Island. She is mostly self-taught and began taking photographs almost as early as she could hold a camera. Having studied with Jay Maisel in New York in 2011, and Arthur Meyerson in Santa Fe in 2013, Kahane also studied art of printing black and white film at the International Center for Photography, in 1998 and 2010, respectively. Photography has served as a dynamic part of her artistic expression and passion for the subjects and locations is paramount. In 2011 she established her studio, Photos by E. A. Kahane. In 2015 she participated in a photographic work shop with JDC Israel and a similar work shop with JDC Morocco in 2017. Additionally, Ms. Kahane is passionate about fashion, performance art, traveling around the world, collecting art with an emphasis on photography, as well as classic car collecting and boating.
Resume
Museum Exhibitions
2018: "HOME: Lens on Israel," Ms. Kahane was one of 7 photographers on exhibit in the group exhibition at Temple Emanu-El Bernard Museum, Israel
2016: Selected for the annual Juried Group Show, Newport Art Museum, Rhode Island
Gallery Exhibitions
2020: "WE NEED A PARADE!" A public art, solo exhibition in Historic Newport Spring Park, RI
"Hey Nineteen," An all female group exhibition, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2019: "OFF THE WALL" On Safari with E.A. Kahane, Solo exhibition, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2018: "Winter Blues," Group exhibition at Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2017: "From a Private Collection" Photos by E. A. Kahane, Solo exhibition, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI
2016: The Face of Grace, Photographic Portraits, featuring work by both Elizabeth Ann Kahane and Nick Mele, Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI
Philanthropic Work
In addition, photography has provided Ms. Kahane the opportunity to help some of her favorite charities by donating her work for auction and sales. Those charities and organizations include:
- Newport Historical Society, Newport, RI
- Museum of Newport Irish History, Newport, RI
- AHRC NYC: photographing, donating and exhibiting portraits of 160 special needs preschool children attending the AHRC Early Learning Center
- Hearts of Gold, supporting homeless mothers and their children
- St. Bernard’s School, grades K thru 8th grade
- Newport Art Museum’s Wet Paint fundraiser
- Her Justice, provides pro bono legal support for women facing domestic violence
Board Positions & Not-For-Profits
Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY
- 2019 to present: Board of Trustees
- 2017-present: Contemporary art committee
- 2015 to present: Trustee
- 2015 to 2017: Co-Chair of the Annual Fall Gala
- Real Estate Committee and Paul Strand Circle
- 2010 to present: Trustee
- 1997 to 2016: Co-chair for AHRC Annual Real Estate and Construction Dinner “Special Night for Special Children”
- 2011: Awarded the “M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award” by the AHRC NYC, the first woman to receive this prestiges award in 29 years since inception.
- 2019 to present: Guggenheim Photo Council
- 2019 to present: Photography Acquisitions Committee
- 2017 to present: Appointed Ambassador
- 2015 to 2020: Collections Committee
- 2014-2019: Trustee
- 2015 to 2019: First Vice President
- 2015 to 2018: Co-chair of the annual “Artist Ball”
Also of Note:
Audrain Automobile Museum, Newport, RI, co-founded by Elizabeth and William Kahane
William and Elizabeth Kahane Occidental College United Nations Program, endowed gift was established in 2014.
Associazione Caggianese D’America Honoree, 2012, in recognition of outstanding citizenship and contribution to the association celebrating her family’s heritage from Caggiano, Italy.
Membership Organizations:
2020-Present: Member of the Providence Art Club, (RI)
1999-Present: Women’s Committee for the Central Park Conservancy (NYC)
1990-Present: Young Men’s and Women’s Real Estate Association (NYC). Three terms as board member.