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Arts
Arts

Where Lava Touched, There I Became

The hallowed paintings and sculptures of Nainoaikapoliokaehukai Rosehill sanctify hidden stories buried beneath the land.

Personal Matters

A patron couple’s personal collection of art by prominent African American artists finds a new home at the Honolulu Museum of Art.

Masterpieces Unveiled: A Photographic Journey into O‘ahu’s Creative Souls

In these snapshots of local artists in their element, a photographer with deep roots in Hawai‘i’s arts scene captures formative moments in the lives of creatives across O‘ahu.
Business
Business

Redirecting Creativity

A new generation bucks the aesthetic and narrative stereotypes that have defined the islands.

Making It

Led by collaboration and ingenuity, Honolulu’s makerspaces empower the islands’ creative set.

Real to Reel

In her role as state film commissioner, Donne Dawson serves as an economic and cultural liaison between Hawai‘i and Hollywood.
Culture
Culture

Echoes of Aloha

Two contemporary Hawaiian artists are reviving Queen Lili‘uokalani’s musical legacy for the screen and stage.

Child’s Play

Following the birth of her son, a new mother basks in nostalgia for the local games of her youth.

Field Experiment

On the North Shore, a farmer is growing bananas in a wild way.
Design
Design

Prints of the Pacific

For more than four decades, Colleen Kimura’s striking silkscreen prints have showcased a bold and wondrous vision of Hawai‘i and beyond.

Tropicana Luxe

Sumptuous menswear is fit for stylish days and sultry nights at Green Lady Cocktail Room.

Tantalus Unveiled: A Creative Collaboration in Architecture and LifestyleSoul of the Mountain

An interior designer and photographer team up to document the architecture and residents of Tantalus.
Fare
Fare

Higher Grounds

The alchemy of a unique terroir and a tight-knit community has transformed the Hawai‘i Island region of Ka‘ū into a global coffee contender.

Leading Ladies

In an industry long dominated by men, these chefs have made a name for themselves in Hawai‘i’s culinary scene.

Blocks of Aloha

With community at its heart, Aloha Tofu Factory rises from humble origins to become the largest tofu manufacturer in the islands.
Fashion
Fashion

Comfort and Joy

The 2024 Holiday Collection from Brunello Cucinelli toasts the wonder of winter and the element of surprise.

A Natural Fit

Max Mara celebrates the arrival of a new Honolulu boutique and FW24’s acclaimed Olimpia Jacket.

On Island Time

Fusing Swiss precision and Hawaiian tradition, Hublotʻs Big Bang UNICO ʻO Ka Mua is a futuristic homage to Hawaiʻi.
Travel
Travel

Good Things Come in Trees

Believing salvation can be found in the natural world, Wonderwood seeks to reconnect urbanites with the wonders of nature.

Heart of Hanalei

In a region undergoing swift change, the cherished town serves as a poignant reminder that its heartbeat is sustained by the people who have long called her home.

Of Hope and History

Hawai‘i photographers pay tribute to West Maui in the wake of a devastating blaze.
New & Notable
New & Notable

Challenging Notions of Identity

In No Ordinary Love, artist Salman Toor invites viewers into private worlds and upends outdated notions of power and identity.

A Kāʻanapali Reawakening Transformed by Tradition

On Maui’s west side, a beloved 60-year-old hotel doubles down on its commitment to provide an enjoyable and authentic Hawaiian stay through an $80 million makeover.

At Margotto Hawaii, Truffles Abound

At this truffle-centric dining concept, guests can indulge in the fanciest of fungi.
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Design

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Designing Women

Step inside the spaces and sensibilities of three creatives laying the foundation for a new generation of Hawai‘i interior design.

Design

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How Artist Jean Charlot Made Hawai‘i His Home

In his modernist Hawai‘i residence, celebrated 20th-century artist Jean Charlot presents an ode to his adopted island home.

Design

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Building for Tomorrow

In O‘ahu’s Pālolo Valley, an architect’s utopian family home is designed to rise to a unique challenge.

Design

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How Legendary Artist Georgia O’Keeffe Found Refuge at Ghost Ranch

A trip to northern New Mexico reveals the wide-open skies and colorful landscapes among which legendary artist Georgia O’Keeffe felt most like herself.

Travel

·5 min read

In Dubai, Envisioning a New Future

The transient is made permanent at Expo 2020 Dubai, a hyperglobal feast of ideas with a vision set on innovation and sustainability.

Design

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Weird, Wacky, Waikīkī

A stroll through the infamous tourist trap is actually an endless walk through time.

Design

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The Rise of Natural Wine from France’s Beaujolais Region to An Underground Wine Shop in Kakaʻako

Track the rise of a movement in this primer on low-intervention wines.

Design

·5 min read

Light Shapers

Two industrial designers find inspiration in unlikely places.

Design

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Masked Mystique

Fantastic and feral, the wearable artwork of floral artist Noah Harders is part mythology, part haute couture.

Design

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How an Album Cover Reveals a Story Beyond the Music

Looking at the most iconic records from Hawai‘i’s golden age of music showcases the dreams of their musicians, the skill of its designer, and the hopes of the album’s producer.

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