The dream of an independent institution specifically oriented towards contemporary art in Honolulu was effectively foreclosed when it was recently announced that the HMoA’s satellite, Spalding House, would be sold.
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A Video Challenges a Colonialist Narrative by Reinterpreting First Contact in the Pacific
In Hawaii, Lisa Reihana presents her video alongside the original French wallpaper the New Zealand artist was inspired by — and is challenging.
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Disarming Recreations of Animals and Their Glistening, Decaying Textures
Viewers must overcome their initial shock or repulsion to the visceral subject matter in order to experience the fine details of Erick Swenson’s work.
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Artist Opens Obama’s Dream Business in Hawaii, a Store of Medium White T-Shirts
President Obama once confessed his dream of setting up a T-shirt shack in Hawaii with Rahm Emanuel. Emily Spivack made it a reality.
