Discovering Shangri-La Museum: A Cultural Oasis
Perched on the shores of the Diamond Head/Kahala district of Honolulu, the Shangri-La Museum stands as a beacon of cultural exploration and artistic expression. This unique museum offers visitors a journey into the world of Islamic art and design, making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to broaden their cultural horizons. A Glimpse into […]
From Isolation to Art: The Downtown Art Center
Right in the heart of Chinatown lies a quaint art exhibit known as the Downtown Art Center. This exhibit is less of a museum, and more of a showcase for local artists to display and sell their work. The art comes from the minds of Hawai’i residence and heavily reflects the mana of the islands. […]
Art is for Everyone: The Hawai’i State Art Museum
The Hawai’i State Art Museum, also known as HiSAM, is a place for history buffs and cultural aficionados alike. This museum makes its availability to the public a priority, aiming to offer a place where anyone is able to intake the creativity of Hawai’i’s people. They focus on hosting works from native and local artists, […]
From Home to Museum: The Founding of HoMA
A Short History of the Honolulu Museum of Art & HoMA Today The Honolulu Museum of Art houses some of Hawai’i’s greatest visual treasures. They hold a large collection of cultural antiquities from around the globe including, but not limited to, Japanese prints, arts of Africa and, of course, Polynesian art. Along with these historical […]
Honolulu Arts Scene: A Vibrant and Diverse Community.
Honolulu Arts Scene: A Glimpse into the Creative Spirit of Hawaii The Honolulu arts scene has been booming for more than ten years, and the city is a center for the art movement. In a very small region, there are a staggering variety of cultural and fine art discoveries to be made. Additionally, there are […]
Bishop Museum – Take a Journey into Hawaiian History & Culture
A must on the list of returning tourists as well as a reminder to local residents is a visit to the recently reopened Bishop Museum. Allowing only 500 visitors per day and well equipped with hand sanitizer stations scattered on the grounds and in the exhibit halls, visitors can feel safe to marvel at this […]
Searching for Beauty in Imperfection
Cory Lum, Honolulu ceramic artist,to capture the free-flowing forms of nature and beauty of the imperfect, creating tea-bowls ceramic art on Oahu, Hawaii
Handcrafted in Hawaii: Joanna Hernandez – Her Path to Becoming a Mixed Metal Artist
Joanna Hernandez, contempoary jewelry designer on Oahu has developed her own signature style of handcrafted mixed metal jewelry in Hawaii.
Honolulu Museum of Art School Gives Kids Full-Circle Art Experience
Looking to grow the talents of your budding artist? Whether you have a prolific talent already or would just like to increase the right-side of your childrens’ brain development the Honolulu Museum of Art School is an excellent place to feed their creativity. For over 90 years the Museum school (formerly known as the Honolulu […]