Hawai‘i State Art Museum Debuts 2 New In-Person Programs This Summer
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By the Numbers and Photo Gallery: “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” Comes to Honolulu
Gogh with the flow. Go ahead, make your own pun.
10 Things You Should Know About “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience”
The traveling exhibition opens to the public on Friday, July 2, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Your Guide to the Perfect Weekend in Honolulu: June 23–29, 2021
Support the arts this weekend by visiting local galleries and listening to talented young singers. Plus, fuel up with delicious food from locally owned food trucks to celebrate National Food Truck Day.
Jahier Studio Shows Off Hawai‘i’s Gorgeous Landscapes from a Needle’s Point of View
Punahou alumna Chloé Selarque’s intricate embroidery pieces capture the grand grooves of the Ko‘olau, the perky peaks of the Mokes and the wavering blues of the Pacific.
We’re Bringing “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” to Honolulu
Register now for first access to tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Q&A: 6 Questions with Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Katharena Rentumis
HiSAM’s exhibit specialist talks about being a steward for the arts, new mixed media works and her special connection with Yayoi Kusama.
7 Questions with Teig Grennan, Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s Senior Exhibit Specialist
The artist talks about his own work, the art community and finding balance in 2020.
See New Artworks Added to “Mai hoʻohuli i ka lima i luna” at HiSAM
The exhibition has expanded into the Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s former café and gift shop spaces.
HiSAM Welcomes Visitors Back with “For Walls,” a new COVID-Inspired Art Exhibit
The artwork in Hawai‘i State Art Museum’s latest exhibition transforms something all too familiar into inviting and dynamic pieces of art.
Check Out Hawai‘i Artists in Their Home Studios in This New Quarantine-Inspired Series
“Homes+Homeys” by Mori Hawai‘i explores what local creatives are doing while sheltering in place.
Everything You Need to Know About Honolulu Museum of Art’s Newest Exhibit
“Contemporary Landscapes: Li Huayi” features a revival of the traditional.
Jacques Arago’s Sketch from 1819 of Lahaina in Maui Makes its Return to Hawai‘i
A sketch of Maui that began on a French ship in 1819 is back in the Islands because of a collector, an Australian book dealer and a secret donor.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Honolulu Biennial’s Immersive Art Event
Get ready to walk through interactive, botanical and LED art installations all over town. The Honolulu Biennial is back.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Have Lunch with an Artist at Hawai‘i State Art Museum
The museum includes work from the Art in Public Places Program, dedicated to acquiring, preserving and displaying works of art that relate to the Hawaiian Islands or the culture of its people.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Have a Picnic in Front of Moving Art at HoMA and Spalding House
The Honolulu Museum of Art is a treasure trove of Asian, European, Hawaiian, American and contemporary art.
33 Super-Fly Looks from Matt Bruening and Rumi Murakami’s Runway Show
Go ahead and start making room in your closet.
Quote Unquote: You Can Now Find Hawai‘i Artist Mark Chai’s Designs in New York City
Since the early 1990s, the Hawaiian-Chinese UH Mānoa art school graduate has been creating sculptures and lamps from wood as well as recycled cardboard, X-ray film boxes and other discarded materials from his day job at The Queen’s Medical Center.
Swipe Right for Art: This New App Lets You Experience Honolulu Through Artists’ Eyes
The Art World Escape app lets you select interactive, one-off experiences with local artists as they paint, dance, sculpt and create. In some, you’ll be able to take photos, take part in the creative process or lend your body as a canvas.
Why is Hawai‘i’s Art Scene so Weak?
The Islands are full of talent and creativity. So what gives?
Norman Rockwell’s Only Painting of Hawai‘i Sells For 1.625 Million Dollars
The painting had previously been owned by a private collector in Hawai‘i, but was sold off to an anonymous buyer at the hammer price of $1,625,000.
Herb Kane: The Last Interview
Just months ago, we had the opportunity to talk with Herb Kane, as powerful an artist as Hawaii has ever produced.
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