HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I—This Friday,
museum guests can take a journey, starting from Molokai, the focus of the new
exhibition Molokai Window. At ARTafterDARK:
Windows to the World, each courtyard will be transformed into a “window” to a faraway
region. Visitors can get a taste of Europe, Asia and the Middle East without
leaving the ‘aina. Along with enjoying music and drinks, guests will receive a
passport and can wander(lust) through
each space to have it stamped. This event is presented by iichiko.
Guests can explore
Molokai Window, located in the John
Dominis and Patches Damon Holt Arts of Hawai‘i Gallery. Social practice artist
James Jack used real Moloka‘i soil to create rubbings that tell the captivating
stories of the island’s community and their relationship with the land.
At the event, the
museum stays true to home with local beats provided by DJ Melody Jay in the
Luce Courtyard.
Delicious
bites from EAT Honolulu and drinks by Free Spirits Mobile
Bartenders will be
available for purchase. And sponsor iichiko will have an exclusive bar in Palm
Courtyard.
Five days after
Earth Day, the museum is proud to announce that starting this month, ARTafterDARK
is a totally strawless event. The move to decrease the use of one-time-use
plastic is in keeping with Moloka’i
Window, and the stories it tells of its communities’ efforts to protect the
land and waters of Moloka’i.
MOBILE CHECK-IN
Members who download the HoMA app can skip the line and glide right into the event using their digital membership card. All they have to do is search “Honolulu Museum of Art” in the Apple App Store or Google Play, download the app, and go to “My account” to log in and view their already activated digital membership cards.
LOOKING AHEAD
Here’s what art lovers can look forward to in the upcoming months:
May 25: Halo Haloha, a celebration of Filipino culture.
June 29: Mixed Plate, a focus on the museum’s encyclopedic collection and its reflection of the islands’ diverse community.
July 27: Board Room, an evening of surf and skate that coincides with the museum's Honolulu Surf Film Festival.
Aug 31: = (equal sign), a celebration of LGBTQ pride.
Sept 28: Hawai‘i Avant Garde, which focuses on the milestone exhibition Ho‘oulu Hawai‘i: The King Kalākaua Era.
Oct 26: CarnEvil, ARTafterDARK’s annual Halloween blowout.
ABOUT ARTafterDARK
Launched in 2004, ARTafterDARK
is the Honolulu Museum of Art's monthly art party organized by a dynamic group
of young volunteers dedicated to exploring the arts. ARTafterDARK is held on
the last Friday of the month, January through October, from 6 to 9 p.m. on
the grounds of the Honolulu Museum of Art.
