This essay, penned for the long weekend, is part of...
Textiles
‘Ulu and Hawaiian quilting+
This “‘Ulu (Breadfruit)” Hawaiian quilt by Ruby Thompson was made...
From the Vault: Two Intricate Textile Pieces Return to HoMA’s Art of the Philippines Gallery+
In late December, the objects in the textiles case of...
Farewell to textile curator Sara Oka+
From lace to seal-gut parkas, Sara Oka has explored and...
A closer look: Karen Hampton’s ‘Spirits Cry’+
Now on view in the Clare Boothe Luce Gallery of...
Marian Bijlenga shares her leftovers in ‘Constellation—drawing in space’+
“I like this yellow,” says Marian Bijlenga, examining Double Grid,...
Marie Watt: Sewing unexpected connections+
Hanging from the ceiling in the Clare Boothe Luce Gallery...
This gold leaf tapestry in ‘Golden Opportunities’ explores Colombia’s gold economy+
It’s hard to miss the large, shimmering gold tapestry by Olga...
Find the Daoist symbols in this gold priest’s robe from ‘Golden Opportunities’+
Daoism (Taoism) fell from imperial favor during the Qing dynasty...
HoMA welcomes Okinawan artists for ‘Lacquer and Clay: Okinawan Art’ workshops and demonstrations+
The Honolulu Museum of Art partners with community art group...
Kimono’s crested waves pattern represents nature’s vitality+
Crashing baby blue crested waves. Various-sized red, white, yellow, and...
Curator’s Notes: Sara Oka tackles Global Warming+
Global Warming: Quilts, Coverlets and Blankets, now on view in...
Noorjehan Bilgrami: Opening windows to South Asian history+
A week before Noorjehan Bilgrami’s exhibition Under the Molsri Tree opened...
Textile artist Karen Hampton: Digging down into history and bringing up new energies+
At the center of the exhibition Karen Hampton: The Journey...
Staff Pick: Textiles curator Sara Oka’s lesson in art appreciation+
Surrounded by more than 6,000 textiles and costumes from around...
Curator’s notes: Sara Oka on shopping and back-street exploration for ‘Harajuku: Tokyo Street Fashion’+
Editor’s note: Following up on our October Q+A with textiles...
For teachers: School tour of ‘Harajuku: Tokyo Street Fashion’ focuses on symbols of identity+
Opening on Nov. 19 is the museum’s big winter exhibition...
School tour: Mabuhay! Art of the Philippines+
Take a trip across the sea! Learn about the diversity...
Three ‘ie toga mats go on view for the first time+
On view through Aug. 9, Shifting Values of Plaited Power...
The museum’s enlightening visit from fashion designer Sandhya Garg+
Thanks to the ever-broadening appeal fostered by the museum’s variety...
Chuna McIntyre schools the museum on seal-gut parkas+
On view in the textile exhibition Sheer Delight was a...
Tiny Chinese shoes+
The new textile exhibition Remaining Remnants features things made with...
Artist Maika`i Tubbs tracing “Men In Lace”+
Maika`i Tubbs, talented artist and the Academy’s Bank of Hawaii...
He Ho’ala Ana opening II+
Our amazing staff photographer Shuzo Uemoto just finished processing his...
Master kapa maker Marie McDonald visits the Academy textile vaults+
Master kapa maker Marie McDonald’s exhibition, “He Ho’ala Ana /...
Opening of ‘He Hô’ala Ana’ a night to remember+
A who’s who of kapa and lei makers gathered in...