Echoes of Aloha

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

Threads of Tradition

In this visual melody of breezy linens, textured silk, and patterned sundresses, Shangri La artist-in-residence Taimane exudes an eclectic elegance inspired by the creative campus and former home of Doris Duke.

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.

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Making It

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

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Leading Ladies

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

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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.

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Rain Names

In a symbiotic display of land and language, Hawaiians show a deep affinity for the islands’ rains with more than 200 words and phrases.