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Hawaiʻi Contemporary (formerly Honolulu Biennial Foundation) is a non-profit organization dedicated to presenting contemporary art and ideas in Hawaiʻi.

History

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Hawaiʻi Contemporary was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization in 2015 under the name Honolulu Biennial Foundation. It was founded by curators KJ Baysa and Isabella Ellaheh Hughes.[1] In 2020, the organization moved to a triennial format[2] and took its current name, Hawai‘i Contemporary.[3] With this change, they initiated education programs throughout the year.[4]

In Spring 2021, Hawaiʻi Contemporary was awarded an Andy Warhol Foundation Grant[5] to support the Hawaiʻi Triennial 2022. Hawaiʻi Contemporary was the only organization in Hawaiʻi to be awarded in that year for the prestigious grant.

Location

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Hawaiʻi Contemporary is based in Honolulu, Hawa'i, and it frequently partners with local arts organizations to present contemporary art within a local cultural context. Recurring presenting partner institutions include: ʻIolani Palace, Hawaii State Art Museum, Honolulu Museum of Art,[6] Bishop Museum, ʻAliʻiolani Hale,[7] Foster Botanical Gardens,[8] and Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art, Culture & Design.

Events

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Honolulu Biennial 2017

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The 2017 Biennial, titled Middle of Now | Here, was curated by Fumio Nanjo and Ngahiraka Mason[9] and took place from March 8–May 8 of that year.[10] Each of the previous biennial events welcomed over 100,000 guests from Hawai‘i, the Pacific region, and around the world. Artists included:[11] Vernon Ah Kee, Sama Alshaibi,[12] Alfredo and Isabel Aquilizan, Andrew Binkley, Drew Broderick, Jane Chang Mi, Kaili Chun, Sean Connelly,[10] Beatrice Glow, Brett Graham, Marques Hanalei Marzan, Choi Jeong Hwa, Kathy Jetnil Kijiner, Mohammad Kazem,[13] Yuki Kihara, Charlton Kūpa’a Hee, Yayoi Kusama, Al Lagunero, Alexander Lee, Les Filter Feeders, Mariquita Micki Davis, Lee Mingwei, Eko Nugroho, Fiona Pardington, Lisa Reihana, Chris Ritson, Michelle L. Schwengel-Regala, Greg Semu, teamLab, John Vea, Zhan Wang, Lynne Yamamoto, and Ken & Julia Yonetani.

Honolulu Biennial 2019

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The title of the 2019 Biennial, To Make Wrong / Right / Now, was taken from the poem Manifesto by participating Kanaka Maoli artist 'Imaikalani Kalahele.[14] The 2019 Honolulu Biennial featured 47 artists based in and around the Pacific, and was curated by Nina Tonga, Josh Tengan (assistant curator), and Devon Bella (curatorial consultant).[15] The Biennial focused on indigenous artists and local issues.[16] Artists included: Pio Abad and Frances Wadsworth Jones, Bernice Akamine,[17] DB Amorin, Brook Andrew, Ei Arakawa, James Bamba, Raymond Boisjoly, Bradley Capello, Central Pacific Time, Abraham Cruzvillegas, DAKOgamay, Demian DinéYazhi´, Solomon Enos, Nicholas Galanin, Andy Graydon, Taloi Havini, Hoʻoulu ʻĀina Artist Collective, ʻImaikalani Kalāhele, Florence Jaukae Kamel,[17] Misaki Kawai, Lee Kit, Mat Kubo, Kapulani Landgraf,[10] Chenta Laury, Ara Laylo, Jeremy Leatinu’u, Mario Lemafa, Ellen Lesperance, Janet Lilo, Mata Aho Collective, Leland Miyano, Marianne Nicolson, Paul Pfeiffer, Postcommodity, Rosanna Raymond,[17] SaVAge K'lub, Natalie Robertson, Chiharu Shiota, Bruna Stude, Taupōuri Tangarō, Cory Taum, Maika’i Tubbs,[10] Kalisolaite ‘Uhila, Marie Watt, Guan Xiao, Amy Yao, and Young-Had Chang Heavy Industries.

Virtual Art Summit 2021

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In February 2021, Hawaiʻi Contemporary hosted their first digital Art Summit, Pacific Century — E Ho‘omau no Moananuiākea.[18] The Art Summit explored the same theme as the 2022 Triennial, and also highlighted some of the featured artists.[19] Notable international speakers include Ai Weiwei, Theaster Gates, and Homi K. Bhabha.[20]

Hawaiʻi Triennial 2022

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February 18–May 8, 2022 Hawaiʻi Contemporary will host the next Triennial, titled Pacific Century — E Hoʻomau no Moananuiākea.[21] The Triennial is curated by Dr. Melissa Chiu, Dr. Miwako Tezuka, and Drew Kahuʻāina Broderick.[22] Featured artists include Ai Weiwei[23] (whose mask collection,[24] The Way Follows Nature, was made specifically to benefit Hawai’i Triennial 2022),[25] Theaster Gates, Sun Xun, and Liu Xiaodong, as well as Hawaiʻi-based artists Herman Piʻikea Clark[26] and Jamaica Heolimeleikalani Osorio.[27] "The show will focus on climate change, history, social activism, and indigenous knowledge about Hawaii in the context of Asia and Oceania."[28]

References

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  1. ^ "The Honolulu Biennial marks Hawaii's first entry into the global biennial circuit, focusing on art from Oceania, the Asian continent, and the Americas". Biennial Foundation. 2014-07-10. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  2. ^ Ludel, Wallace (January 16, 2020). "Honolulu Biennial Switches to Triennial Format".
  3. ^ "Honolulu Biennial to become a Triennial". Biennial Foundation. 2020-01-21. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  4. ^ "Katherine Don". Hawaii Business Magazine. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  5. ^ "Warhol Foundation Announces Spring 2021 Grantees". www.artforum.com. Retrieved 2021-07-03.
  6. ^ "Honolulu Biennial 2019: Kapulani Landgraf on ʻAu'a | Honolulu Museum of Art Blog". Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  7. ^ Tanigawa, Noe. "Date Night? Have An Art Experience". www.hawaiipublicradio.org. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  8. ^ "Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Honolulu Biennial's Immersive Art Event". Honolulu Magazine. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  9. ^ "Artforum.com". www.artforum.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  10. ^ a b c d Cruz, Paula De La (2017-01-26). "In Hawaii, Contemporary Art Gets Its Moment in the Sun (Published 2017)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  11. ^ "Art Lovers: You Won't Want to Miss These Awesome Honolulu Biennial Events". Honolulu Magazine. 2017-03-07. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  12. ^ "Sama Alshaibi in the 2017 Honolulu Biennial - News - Ayyam Gallery". www.ayyamgallery.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  13. ^ "8 highlights from the inaugural Honolulu Biennial 2017 – ArtRadarJournal.com". Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  14. ^ Soulé, Barbara (2019-03-04). "2019 Honolulu Biennial Events". Native Arts and Cultures Foundation. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  15. ^ Armstrong, Annie (2018-11-02). "Here's the List of Artists for the 2019 Honolulu Biennial". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  16. ^ "Honolulu Biennial focuses on indigenous artists and local issues". www.theartnewspaper.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  17. ^ a b c Sauers, Jenna (2019-07-11). "Indigenous Female Artists Take Center Stage in Hawaii". Harper's BAZAAR. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  18. ^ BWW News Desk. "Hawaiʻi Contemporary Announces Art Summit 2021". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  19. ^ "ArtAsiaPacific: Recap Hawai I Contemporary Art Summit2021". artasiapacific.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  20. ^ Tanigawa, Noe. "Keynote Ai Weiwei Opens Hawaiʻi Art Summit". www.hawaiipublicradio.org. Retrieved 2021-02-02.
  21. ^ "Hawai'i Contemporary Announces Artists, Venues for 2022 Triennial". www.artforum.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  22. ^ Tengan, Josh (October 2021). "State of the Art". Palm Magazine. 14: 22–28.
  23. ^ Mark, Steven (2021-10-18). "Hawaii arts festival announces artist lineup". Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  24. ^ "Gift Guide". www.conservation.org. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  25. ^ Cruz, Riza (2021-11-02). "Ai Weiwei on Andy Warhol, Stephen Hawking, and the Book That Proved Him Wrong". ELLE. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  26. ^ Villa, Tessa Solomon,Angelica; Solomon, Tessa; Villa, Angelica (2021-10-18). "ARTnews in Brief: Modern Art Now Represents René Daniëls—and More from October 22, 2021". ARTnews.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  27. ^ "Melissa Chiu Highlights Local Artists in the Hawai'i Triennial 2022". ocula.com. 2021-11-05. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  28. ^ "Art Industry News: NFT Sales Have Reached a Whopping $3.5 Billion So Far This Year, Per a New Report + Other Stories". Artnet News. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
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