She’s been photographed by Edward Weston, knew Jean Charlot, and is honorary co-chair of the Mexican Museum in San Francisco....
Origami artists Michael LaFosse and Richard Alexander: Paper and polygons+
Opening at Spalding House on Feb. 4 is Less=More, an exhibition of works by internationally recognized and local artists that...
People watching: George Segal’s ‘Japanese Couple’+
George Segal (American, 1924 – 2000) Japanese Couple Against a Brick Wall, 1982 Plaster, wood, paint, faux brick Gift of...
Artists of Hawai’i 2015: Alison Beste on what lies beneath+
In the last year, I’ve become intrigued by the ubiquitous and iconic sunset image in travel media depicting Hawai‘i. You...
Museum welcomes first curator devoted to arts of Hawai‘i collection+
Art of Hawai‘i—art made by Hawaiians, and art made in or about Hawai‘i by anyone else—has always been part of...
Art Spotlight: Two newly acquired photographs by Man Ray+
On view in Recent Acquisitions is a smallish cubical display with two photographic works by famed 20th-century artist Man Ray. The gift...
Manga star Erica Sakurazawa talks ‘Love Vibes’ and teaches a workshop at the museum+
Honolulu’s manga community got an end-of-year frisson when manga artist Erica Sakurazawa came to the museum last month as part...
Art makes kids smart+
A big part of our work at the Honolulu Museum of Art revolves around the premise that art makes kids...
Artists of Hawai‘i 2015 | Emily McIlroy: Wild Flesh+
In her book Finding Beauty in a Broken World, author and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams defines “bewilderness” as “the place...
The museum’s enlightening visit from fashion designer Sandhya Garg+
Thanks to the ever-broadening appeal fostered by the museum’s variety of exhibitions, events and tours, there’s no limit to who...
End-of-year giving tax savings: Good through Dec 31+
If you’re 70 and a half years old or older, we’ve got good news about tax-free giving options. Last Friday,...
See a different view of ‘Land Division’ through Jan 4+
In an unorthodox move, the museum has repositioned the two elements of the installation Land Division: An Installation by Sean...
Holiday greetings from director Stephan Jost+
Happy holidays from me and the entire staff at the Honolulu Museum of Art. I want to thank everyone for...
Artists of Hawai‘i 2015: Ready, steady, go!+
Last Tuesday, the eight artists selected for Artists of Hawai‘i 2015 gathered in museum director Stephan Jost’s office for an...
Holiday shopping: You would give them the world, and you can!+
Less than a week to go, and you still haven’t gotten a gift for your loved ones. You’d give them...