New Exhibitions At Hawaii State Museum: Enriched by Diversity

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New Exhibitions At Hawaii State Museum:
Enriched by Diversity

Enriched by Diversity: This exhibition reflects a mix of Hawaii's ethnic and cultural traditions through 132 works of art by 105 artists. In a wide variety of artistic styles, movements, and media, the exhibition illustrates the varied cultural influences that fuel the creativity of Hawai�i's artists. Predominately comprised of works dating from the 1960s to the present, the exhibition depicts the expression of artists throughout the state and their profound contributions toward understanding the people of Hawai�i and their aspirations.

Throughout the exhibition, Western art forms blend with traditional folk art forms of Hawai�i's multi-cultural population like Hawaiian kapa (bark cloth), �umeke (wooden calabash), and quilts, Japanese shizu embroidery and raku pottery. 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.

ABOUT THE HAWAII STATE MUSEUM

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is dedicated to presenting the largest and finest collection of works by Hawai'i artists that celebrate the diverse artistic and cultural legacy of Hawai'i.

HOURS: The musuem is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed State and Federal Holdays. Always free admission. For pre-recorded information call 586-0900.

The Hawai'i State Art Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For pre-recorded summary information on the museum, call (808) 586-0900. For current museum program information, call the HSFCA Art in Public Places Program at (808) 586-0305. To arrange an educational tour of the museum, call (808) 586-9958.

For information on the HSFCA; the Hawai'i State Art Museum; HSFCA grants, programs, and services; Hawai'i arts and culture events; and USA and worldwide arts opportunities, visit the HSFCA website, www.hawaii.gov/sfca.

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