Artists and Thinkers Offer Fresh Interpretation of the Hawaiian Sense of Place
Drawing from Hawai‘i’s heritage, environment, and history, artists and thinkers reimagine what it means to design for their island home.
Hawaii
Island Verdure
In this jaunt through lush montane forests and coastal groves, get to know some of the diverse plant life that earned Kaua‘i its nickname, the Garden Isle.
Garden State
The season’s floral prints and pastel palette bloom in a lush neighborhood in Maunawili.
“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.
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.
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.
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 Look At History’s Overlooked Aloha ’Āina Advocates
The women in Nā Wāhine Koa, a look at history’s overlooked aloha ‘āina advocates, shares the journeys behind their boldest and most courageous actions.
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.
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.
The 19th Century Painters that Captured Kīlauea’s Dramatic Eruptions
In the late 19th century, painters lured by the majesty of earth being born anew made journeys from near and far to Hawai‘i Island.
For These Father-Son Duos, Creativity Runs in the Family
Artists draw inspiration from myriad sources. Here, we catch up with a trio of local watermen—a painter, a photographer, and a DJ—whose creative tendencies run in the family.
