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Bodhisattvas and Bart Simpson: All about Tsherin Sherpa and his work
Explore Tsherin Sherpa’s journey from traditional thangka painter to global contemporary artist blending Buddhist iconography with pop culture in Divine Disruption.
Story
The Garden Club of Honolulu wants you to “Imagine That!” May 8-10
Experience Imagine That!—the Garden Club of Honolulu’s Major Flower Show at HoMA, May 8–10, featuring stunning floral design, sustainability, and community inspiration.
Story
New jewelry line is inspired by HoMA artworks
GAMAR x HoMA collection reimagines HoMA artworks as ethically crafted gemstone jewelry, inspired by O’Keeffe, Hokusai, Guanyin, and more.
Story
From the Archives: What’s in a name?
Discover the story behind the Honolulu Museum of Art’s name, from its 1922 origins to its evolution as a place for education, community, and inspiration.
Story
Remembering Vi Loo
Remembering philanthropist Violet “Vi” S.W. Loo—educator, art advocate, and former Honolulu Museum of Art board chair whose leadership, generosity, and support for arts education shaped HoMA and its community.
Story
Munakata Shikō: Putting Buddhism back into woodblock prints
Explore how Munakata Shikō reintroduced Buddhist faith into modern Japanese woodblock prints in this look at his radical sōsaku hanga works on view at HoMA.
Story
Film Q+A: Co-directors Kimiko Lawrence-Matsuda and Megan Trufant Tillman
For the first time, HoMA Theater Manager and Programmer Sarah Fang put out an open call for this year’s Honolulu African American Film Festival. From the submissions she put together a great program o…
Interview
O Pepeluali kēia: E māka‘ika‘ mai!
HoMA celebrates Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi with a Hawaiian-language tour brochure for Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within and curated ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi products in the HoMA Shop.
Story
Remembering Toshiko Takaezu: Artist Kaili Chun on the influential artist
Artist Kaili Chun shares memories of Toshiko Takaezu—teacher, mentor, and friend—and reflects on her lasting influence on art, clay, and life.
Interview
Behind the scenes: In the archives with Ellen Faletti
Meet HoMA archivist Ellen Faletti, guardian of the Museum’s extensive records, as she prepares vital research for its centennial in 2027.
Story
Writer Scott Kikkawa finds peace, inspiration, and good coffee at HoMA
Honolulu noir writer and HoMA member Scott Kikkawa finds peace, inspiration, and creative focus at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Palm Courtyard.
Story
Take a tour of HoMA’s architectural screens
Explore HoMA’s iconic architectural screens on a self-guided tour of the Honolulu Museum of Art. Discover breeze block, historic tiles, masonry grilles, and global design that take advantage of the island’s climate and trade winds.
Story
How a winter scene tells a bigger tale: Discover influential monk painter Hidaka Tetso and the Nagasaki School
How a winter scene tells a bigger tale: Discover influential monk painter Hidaka Tetso and the Nagasaki School
Story
Mari Matsuda: I try to make art that gives us hope and energy
Explore artist Mari Matsuda’s activist art, from Hawai‘i’s historic protests to her creative journey, legacy, and message of hope for future generations.
Interview
Holiday gift idea: Dressing is a breeze (block) with Roberta Oaks aloha shirt
In collaboration with the exhibition Let Trade Winds Flow, aloha shirt designer Roberta Oaks relaunched her Variety Block design in three fresh stunning colors—Copen, Ivy, and Peach. Originally introd…
Story
Art with your people: Try the new Discover HoMA program
Discover HoMA offers groups a curated day of art, a docent-led tour, lunch at HoMA Café, and reserved parking—perfect for celebrations and get-togethers.
Story
Prints of Hiroki Morinoue: Traditional technique, timely topic
In the exhibition Lyrically Rebellious: The Prints of Onchi Kōshirō, we can explore the work of a Japanese pioneer of modern and abstract art. This artist broke ground with new printing techniques tha…
Story
Discover new narratives in reimagined galleries 2, 4, and 5
Explore HoMA’s newly reinstalled European and American art galleries—discover fresh stories of power, faith, and nationhood through restored masterpieces.
Story
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Bodhisattvas and Bart Simpson: All about Tsherin Sherpa and his work
Explore Tsherin Sherpa’s journey from traditional thangka painter to global contemporary artist blending Buddhist iconography with pop culture in Divine Disruption.
Story
The Garden Club of Honolulu wants you to “Imagine That!” May 8-10
Experience Imagine That!—the Garden Club of Honolulu’s Major Flower Show at HoMA, May 8–10, featuring stunning floral design, sustainability, and community inspiration.
Story
New jewelry line is inspired by HoMA artworks
GAMAR x HoMA collection reimagines HoMA artworks as ethically crafted gemstone jewelry, inspired by O’Keeffe, Hokusai, Guanyin, and more.
Story
From the Archives: What’s in a name?
Discover the story behind the Honolulu Museum of Art’s name, from its 1922 origins to its evolution as a place for education, community, and inspiration.
Story
Remembering Vi Loo
Remembering philanthropist Violet “Vi” S.W. Loo—educator, art advocate, and former Honolulu Museum of Art board chair whose leadership, generosity, and support for arts education shaped HoMA and its community.
Story
Munakata Shikō: Putting Buddhism back into woodblock prints
Explore how Munakata Shikō reintroduced Buddhist faith into modern Japanese woodblock prints in this look at his radical sōsaku hanga works on view at HoMA.
Story
Film Q+A: Co-directors Kimiko Lawrence-Matsuda and Megan Trufant Tillman
For the first time, HoMA Theater Manager and Programmer Sarah Fang put out an open call for this year’s Honolulu African American Film Festival. From the submissions she put together a great program o…
Interview
O Pepeluali kēia: E māka‘ika‘ mai!
HoMA celebrates Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi with a Hawaiian-language tour brochure for Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within and curated ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi products in the HoMA Shop.
Story
Remembering Toshiko Takaezu: Artist Kaili Chun on the influential artist
Artist Kaili Chun shares memories of Toshiko Takaezu—teacher, mentor, and friend—and reflects on her lasting influence on art, clay, and life.
Interview
Behind the scenes: In the archives with Ellen Faletti
Meet HoMA archivist Ellen Faletti, guardian of the Museum’s extensive records, as she prepares vital research for its centennial in 2027.
Story
Writer Scott Kikkawa finds peace, inspiration, and good coffee at HoMA
Honolulu noir writer and HoMA member Scott Kikkawa finds peace, inspiration, and creative focus at the Honolulu Museum of Art’s Palm Courtyard.
Story
Take a tour of HoMA’s architectural screens
Explore HoMA’s iconic architectural screens on a self-guided tour of the Honolulu Museum of Art. Discover breeze block, historic tiles, masonry grilles, and global design that take advantage of the island’s climate and trade winds.
Story
How a winter scene tells a bigger tale: Discover influential monk painter Hidaka Tetso and the Nagasaki School
How a winter scene tells a bigger tale: Discover influential monk painter Hidaka Tetso and the Nagasaki School
Story
Mari Matsuda: I try to make art that gives us hope and energy
Explore artist Mari Matsuda’s activist art, from Hawai‘i’s historic protests to her creative journey, legacy, and message of hope for future generations.
Interview
Holiday gift idea: Dressing is a breeze (block) with Roberta Oaks aloha shirt
In collaboration with the exhibition Let Trade Winds Flow, aloha shirt designer Roberta Oaks relaunched her Variety Block design in three fresh stunning colors—Copen, Ivy, and Peach. Originally introd…
Story
Art with your people: Try the new Discover HoMA program
Discover HoMA offers groups a curated day of art, a docent-led tour, lunch at HoMA Café, and reserved parking—perfect for celebrations and get-togethers.
Story
Prints of Hiroki Morinoue: Traditional technique, timely topic
In the exhibition Lyrically Rebellious: The Prints of Onchi Kōshirō, we can explore the work of a Japanese pioneer of modern and abstract art. This artist broke ground with new printing techniques tha…
Story
Discover new narratives in reimagined galleries 2, 4, and 5
Explore HoMA’s newly reinstalled European and American art galleries—discover fresh stories of power, faith, and nationhood through restored masterpieces.
Story
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