Curated by Wassan Al-Khudhairi, Binna Choi, and Noelle M.K.Y. Kahanu, HT25 is a large-scale exhibition of artistic works that explores local-global dialogues through a Hawai‘i- and Pacific-focused lens.
“We have centered artists whose practices are shaped by their shared commitment to learning from and loving the people and places from where they and their ancestors come; in particular, Hawai‘i, the Pacific, and other islands and nations that share similar histories and struggles,” the curators collectively voiced. “Embracing a sense of urgency toward the practice of ALOHA NŌ—whether through fierce resistance and resolute solidarity or through an act of tender care and profound healing—we envision HT25 to be a unique, collective moment to articulate a deeper and broader dimensionality of love that is fundamental and universal to humanity through the specificity of Hawai‘i.”
HT25 Artists: J. D. Nālamakūikapō Ahsing, Allora & Calzadilla, Meleanna Aluli Meyer, Nanci Amaka, Edith Amituanai, Art Labor, Rebecca Belmore, Melissa Chimera, Kahi Ching, Stephanie Comilang, Megan Cope, Sione Faletau, Teresita Fernández, Nikita Gale, Rocky Ka‘iouliokahihikoloʻEhu Jensen, Hayv Kahraman, Jane Jin Kaisen, Emily Karaka, Sonya Kelliher-Combs, Yazan Khalili, Sung Hwan Kim, Al Lagunero, Las Nietas de Nonó, Lehuauakea, Anchi Lin (Ciwas Tahos), Nanea Lum, Jumana Manna, Gisela McDaniel, Brandy Nālani McDougall, Charles Aulii Mitchell, Futoshi Miyagi, Brandon Ng, Christian Nyampeta, Carl F.K. Pao, John Pule, Tiare Ribeaux, Rice Brewing Sisters Club, Citra Sasmita, Sancia Miala Shiba Nash, Lieko Shiga, Rose B. Simpson, Russell Sunabe, Stephanie Syjuco, Taro Patch Creative, Salote Tawale, Shannon Te Ao, Kanitha Tith, wendelien van oldenborgh, and Warraba Weatherall
ALOHA NŌ and will be held at exhibition sites across O‘ahu, Hawai‘i Island, and Maui, 15 February – 4 May 2025.
