The museum is saddened to learn of the passing of Lawrence J. Stupski, who, with his wife Joyce, has been...
Call to filmmakers: ‘Oiwi Film Festival 2013 submissions+
The museum, with filmmaker Ann Marie Kirk, launched the ‘Oiwi Film Festival in 2010 as a venue for native Hawaiian...
A glimpse into a day in the life of a curator+
From Curator of Contemporary Art James Jensen, who had a break from everyday curatorial duties: Usually an art museum curator’s...
We ♥ our volunteers+
The museum is grateful to its volunteers—a cadre of dedicated people from all walks of life who bring with them...
Put art on your envelope: USPS’s new Modern Art in America stamps+
Do you still use stamps? If yes, next time you’re at the post office, get a sheet of the new...
Mika Tajima arrives tomorrow+
Mika Tajima, who was included in this year’s Whitney Biennial, touches down in HNL tomorrow. She’ll complete the installation of...
Michael Arcega is everywhere, part II+
Last month Rui filled us in on Michael’s Cali-HI commute (he’s getting his MFA at Stanford) for various projects. His...
Lana‘i students get sneak peek at ‘One Way’+
Yesterday five talented students from Lana‘i High and Elementary schools who participated in Lana‘i Art Center’s art contest got a...
Happy Monday+
The Academy is closed to the public on Mondays but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing going on. Today it’s a...
Three questions for Jean Shin+
HAA: For your installation “Unraveling” in “One Way or Another: Asian American Art Now,” you’ve solicited sweaters from local artists....
Asian Sensation: Opens in 13 days+
The grand members-only opening of Asian Sensation happens June 25. It’s not too late to join the Academy to get...
Geraldine Lau installs her customized work+
Geraldine Lau, known for her giant vinyl maps, has created a new installation for each venue of “One Way or...
Mika Tajima at the Academy+
Mika Tajima, one of the performance-based artists in “One Way or Another,” will be at the Academy for the opening...
“Unraveling” project+
Artist Jean Shin is doing a site-specific installation for “One Way or Another,” opening June 18. For her work she...
Leland Miyano’s Natural History+
Miyano in his garden. Photo by Shuzo Uemoto, 2008. Aloha I’m April Lee, the co-curator of one of the Academy’s...