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Llyn Foulkes (American, born 1934). "Untitled," 1992. Oil on board w…
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In the House: Recent Acquisitions
In the House: Recent Acquisitions features a selection of primarily contemporary works acquired by the museum over the last few years. Consisting of gifts from the Dawn and Duncan MacNaughton collection, the James Jensen Estate, as well as other gifts and purchases, the exhibition provides visitors an opportunity to see firsthand how recent … DETAILS
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Constellation—drawing in space by Marian Bijlenga
Marian Bijlenga, a Dutch contemporary artist, approaches mark-making with an innovative use of materials as a drawn “line.” Her unique constructions respond to the environment, echoing her interpretations of interconnected webs of fiber. Drawing on a non-traditional use of the sewing machine, these sculptures are mere whispers of… DETAILS
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Hayv Kahraman (b. 1981, Iraq), "Untitled" 2017. Oil on wooden pane…
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Hayv Kahraman: Superfluous Bodies
Los Angeles-based artist Hayv Kahraman (b. 1981; Baghdad, Iraq) explores themes of identity, memory, gender, and exile across paintings and sculptures that present and re-present the “colonized” female figure. She weaves, tears, patches, and reworks materials to create exquisite artworks th… DETAILS
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Melissa Chimera, "New Country," 2018. Oil, ink, silk, paper on canva…
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Melissa Chimera: Migrant
Hawai‘i Island-based artist Melissa Chimera engages present-day conversations around human migration by exploring her own genealogical history as a descendant of immigrants from the Philippines and Lebanon. Her most recent series draws upon archived material held in familial and public collections, including government-issued documents… DETAILS
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Shahnameh: The Epic of the Persian Kings
Consisting of some 50,000 verses, the Shahnameh, or Epic of the Persian Kings, follows the history of the Persian Empire from its mythical origins, and is one of the great classics of world literature. The Shahnameh’s stories provided inspiration for many of Asia’s most impressive artistic masterpieces, with an impact that lasted… DETAILS
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GLOW: Selections from the Modern and Contemporary Collections
Humans have been manipulating light for centuries, enhancing architectural spaces with features such as the stained glass window. This exhibition focuses attention on three works from the museum’s permanent collection that rely on the element of light as an essential visual component. HoMA is one of only six museums to own one of Thoma… DETAILS
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21st Century Women
The second in a two-part series featuring contemporary women artists, this exhibition focuses attention on pieces created between 2000 and 2018. Today’s artists continue to push beyond conventional notions of subject matter, materials, and methods of artmaking, reflecting the diverse complexity of the 21st century. Many of the works on… DETAILS
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Hadley Nunes, 'Allies I: The Garden,' 2019. Acrylic on canvas
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Exhibitions at HoMA First Hawaiian Center
Into the Fourth: Hadley NunesHadley Nunes’ recent paintings explore a diversity of interests including art historical research and travel, virtual and augmented reality, dance, and floral arranging. Taking inspiration from artists throughout history who reference nature and the body, Nunes’ vibrantly energetic works straddle the … DETAILS
