Art & Culture

Art & culture stories published by Maui Nō Ka ʻOi Magazine.

The Story Painter

Kirk Kurokawa's extraordinary talent captures the beauty of ordinary people.

The Art of Spring

On Maui this spring, five notable events will celebrate the Islands, their people and cultures.
Andrea Razzauti landscape

An Artist of Note

Andrea Razzauti knew he was destined to be an artist. The only question was medium: oil paint or guitar.
piiholo ranch

Saddle Up!

Two miles above Maui’s old cowboy town, Pi‘iholo offers happy trails into ranching history.
Arman Manookian art

Lost Genius

For decades, the little town of Hana on Maui's remote eastern coast was home to paintings by one of Hawaii's most gifted artists and haunted souls, Arman Manookian.
'Ukulele

Jumping Flea

'Ukulele entertainer and master teacher Walter Kawa'i'aea keeps the beat of Hawaiian music.
Maui artist Douglas Chun

Beginner’s Mind

With discovery at the heart of his process, Maui abstract painter Douglas Chun draws inspiration from Chinese calligraphy and shoshin—a Zen Buddhist principle.

Talking Story with Light

With a sunny outlook and a shimmering palette, Darrell Hill tells the stories of Hawai‘i’s landscapes.
lava flow

The Volcano Next Door

An island-hop from Maui, the forces of creation are putting on a spectacular fireworks show—and you’ve got a ringside seat.
Ronaldo Macedo art

Triptych

Three island-wide events—Maui Plein Air Invitational, Celebration of Hawaii and Maui Open Studios—invite us to see Maui through the eyes of its artists.

A Mind of His Own

Artist Tony Walholm has spent a lifetime defying expectations—beginning with the fact that he’s still here.
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Capturing the Light

During fourth annual Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational, you’re likely to encounter the artists as they scatter across the island to find the subjects and settings that move them.
Kirk Kuorkawa painting mural

A Brush With Valor

Maui artist Kirk Kurokawa painted the mural at the Nisei Veterans Memorial Center.
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Ironmen and Weekend Warriors

Whether you’re a thoroughbred or a couch jockey, Maui has the race for you.
Maui plein air

Light Studies

Twenty-six artists will participate in the 2010 Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational.

The Great Canoe Race

Across six months, five islands and four ocean channels, Hawai‘i’s canoe sailors set a course for adventure.

Open Mind

See what happens when ancient Hawaiian culture meets modern art techniques at Maui's annual Celebration of Hawaii exhibit at Viewpoints Gallery in Makawao.
Ronaldo Macedo

Oil on Water

Plein-air painter Ronaldo Macedo is drawn to the places where land meets sea and sky.
Maui artist Macario Pascual

Plantation Son

Macario Pascual paints the people and activities of his childhood and brings history back to life.
Dalai Lama

Happy Makes Me Happy

Two Maui artists paint His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama for a new traveling exhibit.
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Open Air

World-class artists will capture island scenery and beautiful views at Maui Plein Air Painting International.
Philip Sabado

Hawaiian at Art

Spirit, Light, and Color

Soaring Voices

The Soaring Voices exhibit featuring Japanese women ceramic artists makes a rare appearance at Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Schaefer International Gallery.
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The Art of Collaboration

At HuiPress, Paul Mullowney helps artists create cutting-edge work using ancient techniques.

Notes For Musicians

How can the small Hawaiian segment of the Grammy electorate make music-industry voters more knowledgeable about Hawaiian music?

Matrilineage

Meet Maui mother and daughter artists, Betty Hay Freeland and Denby Freeland-Cole.

A Well-intended Tangle

Visiting artist Patrick Doughtery invites you to participate in creating his latest stick work, a monumental installation at the Hui Noeau Visual Arts Center.