Honolulu Museum of Art

In 1977, photographer Franco Salmoiraghi was asked to document revered kumu hula Aunty Edith Kanaka'ole and her daughters for their album of Pele chants. After shooting at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Aunty Edith had one more location in mind—a beloved koa forest. The visit would result in an unforgettable image. Read the full story behind the remarkable photograph → https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4eEsFFV See the image itself in "Franco Salmoiraghi: Photographs of Hawaiʻi from the 70s, 80s, and 90s," on view through Oct 12.

TheCollector sat down with Dr. Alejandra Rojas Silva for an exclusive video interview on Mary Cassatt at Work, the first major North American retrospective of the artist in 25 years. Opening June 21 at the Honolulu Museum of Art, the exhibition offers rare insights into Cassatt’s six-decade career. 🎥 Watch the interview: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/e6MYy6W5 Interviewed by Emily Snow

We're counting down the days until "Mary Cassatt at Work" opens June 21! Before the exhibition arrives, why not learn more about the Impressionist master? Swipe to discover some interesting facts about Cassatt, who spent six decades pushing creative boundaries with her paintings, pastels, and prints. 🔗 Read more about the artist → https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/gk_UWjvk "Mary Cassatt at Work" is organized by Philadelphia Museum of Art. Major support provided by Prince Waikiki. __ Mary Cassatt (American, 1844-1926) [1] "Woman in a Loge," 1879. Oil on canvas. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Bequest of Charlotte Dorrance Wright, 1978. [2] "Driving," 1881. Oil on canvas. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Purchased with the W. P. Wilstach Fund, W1921-1-1. [3] "The Child's Caress," c. 1891. Oil on canvas. Honolulu Museum of Art: Gift in memory of Wilhelmina Tenney by a group of her friends, 1953 (1845.1). [4] "The Banjo Lesson," c. 1893. Drypoint. Honolulu Museum of Art: Gift of Anna Rice Cooke, 1927 (5200). [5] "The Letter," 1890-1891. Color drypoint and aquatint on laid paper, third state of three. Philadelphia Museum of Art: Bequest of Aaron E. Carpenter, 1970. [6] "Jeune Fille au Corsage Rose Clair (Young Woman with Auburn Hair in a Pink Blouse)," 1895. Pastel on paper. Honolulu Museum of Art: Bequest of Kathryn and Arthur Murray, 1997 (26337).

🌺 From radio waves to digital galleries: How one museum has spent nearly 100 years connecting an island to the world The Honolulu Museum of Art sits in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, yet it's one of the most globally connected cultural institutions you'll ever encounter. Since 1927, HoMA has been proving that geography doesn't have to limit cultural connection. What started with Anna Rice Cooke's revolutionary vision – creating Hawai'i's first visual art museum where "children of many nationalities and races" could see their heritage reflected – has evolved into a masterclass in thoughtful innovation. From broadcasting art talks on 1930s radio to embracing digital-first strategies today, HoMA shows us that the best cultural institutions don't just preserve the past. They actively build bridges to the future. Our latest story explores how their partnership with CultureSuite represents the newest chapter in this legacy of connection. It's a beautiful reminder that technology, when grounded in human purpose, can transform how we experience art and culture. Read the full story: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/eRdNWg3T

This Mother’s Day, we highlight Allyn Bromley’s installation, “A Letter to My Mother,” which began with a single letter. Over ten years, that letter grew into an impressive assemblage of thousands of printed plastic squares, each one expressing thanks. Now on view in “Allyn Bromley: At the Edge of Forever,” this deeply personal work highlights the power of small gestures and their lasting impact. Discover how it all came together → https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/4k9GEEZ Experience “At the Edge of Forever” in Gallery 10 through June 22.

A self-taught artist and former Bali Post illustrator, Citra Sasmita reimagines the traditional Kamasan art form, centering women in myths that historically focused on male heroes. On view as part of the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025, organized by Hawaii Contemporary, Sasmita's "Timur Merah Project XIV: Tribe of Fire 1–3" is part of an ongoing series that began in 2019. With trees sprouting from torsos and hands as leafy branches, painted directly on cowhide, the work reflects the Balinese view of the close relationship between humans and nature. Discover how Sasmita uses art to preserve oral traditions and build cultural memory: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/42Gi0WR And don't miss out on the chance to experience the Triennial at HoMA before its last day on Sunday, May 4!

This morning, HoMA staff rolled up their sleeves for an Adopt-a-Block neighborhood cleanup! 🌱 It was a small way to give back and stay connected to the place and people we’re part of. Just like we care for what’s inside the museum, we care about what’s outside too. Big mahalo to the team for making time, picking up trash, helping keep our block looking good, and connecting with our neighbors. 

See Hawai‘i's history through three rarely seen 19th-century paintings! The works include a landscape of Hilo Bay by Joseph Nāwahi—the first Native Hawaiian artist to work in a Western style—that comes with a fascinating backstory. Found in an antique shop on Hawai‘i Island, the painting was later featured on “Antiques Roadshow.” Also in our galleries are two paintings by British court painter John Hayter, one of Governor of O‘ahu Boki and his wife Liliha, and another of Queen Kamāmalu. These paintings —blessed this morning by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I— are now on view at HoMA for a limited time thanks to a generous loan from Kamehameha Schools.

This morning, HoMA staff rolled up their sleeves for an Adopt-a-Block neighborhood cleanup! 🌱 It was a small way to give back and stay connected to the place and people we’re part of. Just like we care for what’s inside the museum, we care about what’s outside too. Big mahalo to the team for making time, picking up trash, helping keep our block looking good, and connecting with our neighbors. 

Spotted something new in front of HoMA recently? What you've come across is artist Rose B. Simpson's powerful installation "A'gin," part of the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025. Learn more about Simpson's sculpture and artistic vision on our blog → https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.pbit.ly/3DHVseu