ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Born in Long Island, NY, Elizabeth Ann Kahane has lived all her adult life in Manhattan. In 2018 she acquired Italian citizenship, and now divides her time between NYC; Brescia, Italy; Newport, RI; and Sarasota, FL. Photography has been her passion from childhood. In 2011 she began devoting full time to her craft and assumed the acronym “E.A.” (KAHANE), which she prefers when it comes to her photography. In her words, “As an artist, it shouldn’t matter what my gender is, hence E.A. KAHANE”
The camera has provided Elizabeth a continuing opportunity to portray, interpret and share her world. KAHANE’S body of work is varied, ranging from landscapes to portraits. Whether Central Park, parades, the African veldt, Italy’s countryside, or disabled preschool children, one theme remains constant, there is always a sense of beauty, joy and excitement as seen through her lens.
Process for E.A. KAHANE has always been an essential part of her photographic expression. In a recent exhibit, she chose to present her images through an installation intended to create an experience. She transported the viewer through intimate and holistic contact with her 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 displayed the images in such a way as to compel viewers to move beyond a four-sided, two-dimensional photograph. After many years of making pictures, she is exploring the application of those images in unusual and unique ways designed to enhance the viewer experience.
Site-specific installations include, “Off the Wall, On Safari with E.A. KAHANE,” “We Need A Parade,” "I LOVE A PARADE!,” and "FRONT ROW SEAT." Upcoming, COME JOIN THE PARADE, DECEMBER 5, 2024!
In 2022, in time for the historic Mille Miglia car race, “FRONT ROW SEAT, The Most Beautiful Race in the World,” E.A. reinterpreted the outdoor public space at Museo Mille Miglia in Brescia. The six large 10' x 12' murals were presented as a photo-montage, capturing images from the famous race.
E.A. KAHANE is passionate about fashion, travel, and sailing. Her art collection is shared with her husband and includes an emphasis on photography, classic cars, and wooden boats. Her greatest love, however, is being wife, mother, and artist.
The camera has provided Elizabeth a continuing opportunity to portray, interpret and share her world. KAHANE’S body of work is varied, ranging from landscapes to portraits. Whether Central Park, parades, the African veldt, Italy’s countryside, or disabled preschool children, one theme remains constant, there is always a sense of beauty, joy and excitement as seen through her lens.
Process for E.A. KAHANE has always been an essential part of her photographic expression. In a recent exhibit, she chose to present her images through an installation intended to create an experience. She transported the viewer through intimate and holistic contact with her 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 displayed the images in such a way as to compel viewers to move beyond a four-sided, two-dimensional photograph. After many years of making pictures, she is exploring the application of those images in unusual and unique ways designed to enhance the viewer experience.
Site-specific installations include, “Off the Wall, On Safari with E.A. KAHANE,” “We Need A Parade,” "I LOVE A PARADE!,” and "FRONT ROW SEAT." Upcoming, COME JOIN THE PARADE, DECEMBER 5, 2024!
In 2022, in time for the historic Mille Miglia car race, “FRONT ROW SEAT, The Most Beautiful Race in the World,” E.A. reinterpreted the outdoor public space at Museo Mille Miglia in Brescia. The six large 10' x 12' murals were presented as a photo-montage, capturing images from the famous race.
E.A. KAHANE is passionate about fashion, travel, and sailing. Her art collection is shared with her husband and includes an emphasis on photography, classic cars, and wooden boats. Her greatest love, however, is being wife, mother, and artist.
Photograph of E.A. KAHANE by Sara Cooney, courtesy of Newport Neighbors Magazine, 2020
Resume:
Museum Exhibitions
2022: "Front Row Seat,” Museo Mille Miglia, Brescia, Italy – Site Specific Outdoor Installation, Solo Exhibition
2018: "HOME: Lens on Israel," Temple Emanu-El Bernard Museum, New York, NY – Group Exhibition
2016: Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI – Juried Group Show
Gallery Exhibitions
2024: “COME JOIN THE PARADE” solo exhinbition, Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota, Florida
2021: "FRONT ROW SEAT, The Most Beautiful Race in the World," Sarah Langley Gallery, Newport, RI – Site Specific Installation, Solo Exhibition
“Flower Power IV," Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Group Exhibition
"The Flag Project," Rockefeller Center, New York, NY – Judged and Curated, Public Installation, Group Exhibition
2020: "WE NEED A PARADE!," Historic Newport Spring Park, Newport, RI – Site Specific Outdoor Installation, Solo Exhibition
“Hey Nineteen,” Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – All-Female Group Exhibition
2019: "OFF THE WALL" On Safari with E.A. Kahane, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Site Specific Installation, Solo Exhibition
2018: "Winter Blues," Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Group Exhibition
2017: "From a Private Collection" Photos by E. A. Kahane,” Jessica
Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Solo Exhibition
2016: "The Face of Grace," Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI – Photos by EA Kahane and Nick Mele
2012: Central Park Early Learning Center, AHRC NYC, Gallery 25 CPW, Portraits of 160 preschool children, Solo Exhibition
2011: “Central Park and Other Places,” Gallery 41CPW, NYC, Solo Exhibition
EA KAHANE Photos in the Collections of:
Board Positions
Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY
Committee Positions:
Photofairs, New York, NY
Also of Note:
2023:
In addition, photography has provided E.A. KAHANE the opportunity to help some of her favorite charities by donating her work for auction and sales. Those charities and organizations include:
Membership Organizations:
2023-Present: Member Useppa Yacht Club
2020-Present: Member of the Providence Art Club, (RI)
2019-Present: Member Sarasota Yacht Club
2011-Present: Member of the Associazione Caggianese D’America of New York and New Jersey (NY/NJ)
2006-Present: Member of The Core Club, New York, NY
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.
Museum Exhibitions
2022: "Front Row Seat,” Museo Mille Miglia, Brescia, Italy – Site Specific Outdoor Installation, Solo Exhibition
2018: "HOME: Lens on Israel," Temple Emanu-El Bernard Museum, New York, NY – Group Exhibition
2016: Newport Art Museum, Newport, RI – Juried Group Show
Gallery Exhibitions
2024: “COME JOIN THE PARADE” solo exhinbition, Sarasota Art Center, Sarasota, Florida
2021: "FRONT ROW SEAT, The Most Beautiful Race in the World," Sarah Langley Gallery, Newport, RI – Site Specific Installation, Solo Exhibition
“Flower Power IV," Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Group Exhibition
"The Flag Project," Rockefeller Center, New York, NY – Judged and Curated, Public Installation, Group Exhibition
2020: "WE NEED A PARADE!," Historic Newport Spring Park, Newport, RI – Site Specific Outdoor Installation, Solo Exhibition
“Hey Nineteen,” Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – All-Female Group Exhibition
2019: "OFF THE WALL" On Safari with E.A. Kahane, Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Site Specific Installation, Solo Exhibition
2018: "Winter Blues," Jessica Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Group Exhibition
2017: "From a Private Collection" Photos by E. A. Kahane,” Jessica
Hagen Gallery, Newport, RI – Solo Exhibition
2016: "The Face of Grace," Dorrance H. Hamilton Gallery, Salve Regina University, Newport, RI – Photos by EA Kahane and Nick Mele
2012: Central Park Early Learning Center, AHRC NYC, Gallery 25 CPW, Portraits of 160 preschool children, Solo Exhibition
2011: “Central Park and Other Places,” Gallery 41CPW, NYC, Solo Exhibition
EA KAHANE Photos in the Collections of:
- The Barack Obama Foundation, Chicago, IL
- New York Historical Society, New York, NY
- Newport Historical Society, Newport, RI
- Museo Mille Miglia, Brescia, IT
- The American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, New York, NY
- Private and Corporate Collections
Board Positions
Brooklyn Museum of Art, Brooklyn, NY
- 2019 to present: Board of Trustees
- Committees: Contemporary art, Exhibition Advocacy
- 2015 to present: Board of Trustees
- Committees: Real Estate, Paul Strand
- Co-Chair of the Annual Fall Gala, 2015 to 2017, and 2023, 2024
- 2010 to 2023: Board of Trustees
- Co-Chair for AHRC, “Special Night for Special Children” Real Estate and Construction Dinner, 1997-2016
- 2014-2019: Board of Trustees
- 2015 to 2019: First Vice President
- Committees: Collections, Governance
- Co-Chair for Annual Artist Ball, 2015 to 2018
Committee Positions:
Photofairs, New York, NY
- 2023: Advisory Board
- 2019 to Present: Photography Acquisitions Committee
- 2019 to 2022: Guggenheim Photo Council
- 2015 to 2020: Collections Committee
Also of Note:
2023:
- Awarded "Caggiano nel Cuore," presented by Mayor of Caggiano, Caggiano, Italy, in recognition of E.A. KAHANE’S dedication and love for her ancestral home and Italian roots.
- Recipient "Lt. Det Joseph Petrosino Association in America Lifetime Achievement Award" in honor of outstanding philanthropy and many professional and artistic accomplishments.
- Distinction Newport Living and Lifestyle’s, “Influencer Award” voted by the community to recognize those who are engaged and participating in cultural and philanthropic activities.
- Audrain Automobile Museum, Newport, RI, co-founded by Elizabeth and William Kahane
- "Elizabeth and William Kahane Occidental College United Nations Program," Endowed gift
- "Caggianese Association of America" Honoree in recognition of outstanding citizenship and contributions to the association.
- Recipient of the “M. Anthony Fisher Humanitarian Award” from the AHRC NYC (the first woman to receive this prestigious award in 29 years since inception).
In addition, photography has provided E.A. KAHANE the opportunity to help some of her favorite charities by donating her work for auction and sales. Those charities and organizations include:
- Her Justice, providing pro bono legal support for women facing domestic violence
- Hearts of Gold, supporting homeless mothers and their children
- AHRC NYC, serving 15,000 children and adults with special needs in New York City and the boroughs
- Newport Art Museum’s Wet Paint Fundraiser
- St. Bernard’s School, New York City
Membership Organizations:
2023-Present: Member Useppa Yacht Club
2020-Present: Member of the Providence Art Club, (RI)
2019-Present: Member Sarasota Yacht Club
2011-Present: Member of the Associazione Caggianese D’America of New York and New Jersey (NY/NJ)
2006-Present: Member of The Core Club, New York, NY
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.