Current Exhibitions

Body of Work: Interpretations of the Human Form

Inner Child
by Lynda Hess

accession: Recent Acquisitions from
the Art in Public Places Collection

Diamond Head Gallery
September 2, 2011 - Ongoing

Leather Blossom
by Michael Smith

Showcasing new acquisitions from 2009 to the present, accession is an exhibition featuring a selection of exceptional purchases and gifts. For a walk through the gallery, click here.

Where We Live

Ewa Gallery
November 3, 2002 - Ongoing

This exhibition reflects a mix of Hawai‘i’s ethnic and cultural traditions. Where We Live began as Enriched by Diversity, the inaugural exhibit of the Hawai‘i State Art Museum (HiSAM). Portions of the exhibition were changed within its ten-year span.

In much of the art, a Western aesthetic is combined with the traditional aesthetic of Pacific Island and Asian cultures, a testament to Hawai‘i’s unique geographic location and its history as a crossroads for people and ideas. The exhibit is divided into Where We Live: Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i and Where We Live: Places of Hawai‘i.

Where We Live: Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i

Maui Releasing the Sun
by Shige Yamada

Visions & Portraits of Hawai‘i features visionary artwork and portraits from the Art in Public Places Collection, with the themes: Hawaiian Heritage, Asian Roots, Social Consciousness, and Cultural Traditions.

Where We Live: Places of Hawai‘i

Tantalus
by John Young

Places of Hawai‘i showcases art which reflects the unique environment and striking landscapes of Hawai‘i. The work includes both realistic and abstract images of the many tranquil, dynamic, and vibrant settings found throughout the islands. For a walk through the gallery, click here.