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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

Of Hope and History

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

In the Raw

Through the lens of photographer Josiah Patterson, the west side of O‘ahu is laid bare in its rugged beauty.

On a Remote Atoll, a Conservationist Finds New Life

After seven months on Kure Atoll, Zachary Pezzillo reflects on its challenging yet rewarding conditions.
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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How A Writer Finds Solace In The Hills North of Chiang Mai

Following the loss of a parent, a writer finds solace in the hills north of Chiang Mai.

He‘eia Pier General Store owner Chris Manuel reinvigorates a longstanding community gathering place.

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“How He‘eia Pier General Store Owner Chris Manuel Reinvigorates a Longstanding Community Gathering Place”

Revived under new ownership, He‘eia Pier General Store & Deli stands as a beacon of community and simpler times.

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Oregon-based Artist Forges Her Own Pilina with Her Hawaiian Ancestors

Through visual art and song, artist, Allison Leialoha Milham, honors her long line of Hawaiian ancestors from afar.

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A Nonprofit Uses Dance to Nurture Community and Empower Collective Change

Part performance and part process. Unlike conventional dance troupes that perform for entertainment, competition, or sport, Dancers Unlimited sees dance as an invitation to explore one’s humanity.

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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.

A vintage Hermes 3000 typewriter.

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A Vintage Typewriter Enthusiast Savors the Journey of Writing

From the classic to the curious, the collection of a local reveals why there is growing appreciation for the anachronism that is the vintage typewriter.

fashion shoot in a pastel colored warehouse

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Ship’s Landing

This season’s garments emit a foundational strength among the backdrop of industrial Honolulu.

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Kamran Samimi’s Elemental Artworks Seek the Source

With his elementally-inspired pieces, Kamran Samimi explores time, form, and metaphysical truths.

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In Maui, Jean-Michel Basquiat Found a Refuge From Fame

For a few sun-soaked summers on Maui, the rising star of the New York art world found refuge from his life in the public eye.

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The Stoked Sculptures of a Legendary Surf Magnate

Artist and surf magnate Herbie Fletcher has always found an outlet in turning high-performance surfing into artworks.

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The Alien Arrangements of Ren MacDonald-Balasia

Eerie, avant-garde expressions of nature, the floral arrangements of Ren MacDonald-Balasia are marvelous to behold.

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Finding Beauty in Maui’s Defunct Sugar Mills

For decades, Tom Sewell has found, filmed, and sculpted a hefty body of work. Much of it originated with Hawai‘i’s sugar mills.

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