A new exhibit at the Honolulu Museum of Art showcases renowned McKinley High School alumni who shaped modern art in Hawaiʻi over the last century.
Seven students and three McKinley art teachers are behind the "Home of the Tigers” exhibit that explores the oldest Honolulu public high school's impact on contemporary art in Hawaiʻi.
HPR talked with ʻĪmaikalani Kalahele, class of 1966, a self-taught artist who draws on personal experiences and Hawaiian identity. His work is part of the exhibit on display through January 2025.
This Sunday, Kalahele will be celebrated at HoMA in a gathering featuring Kanaka ‘Ōiwi poets and musicians starting at 2 p.m.
There will also be a public talk featuring curators Tyler Cann and Alejandra Rojas Silva on December 7. They'll share how these 10 McKinley artists from various backgrounds have impacted the artistic movement of the 20th-century.
This interview aired on The Conversation on Nov. 8, 2024. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m. on HPR-1.
