Exhibitions
Capitol Modern exhibits offer insight into current themes and diverse expressions in the local art world through some of the best contemporary art from across Hawai‘i.
Current and Upcoming Exhibits
Special Exhibition
Hawai‘i Triennial 2025: ALOHA NŌ
Feb 15, 2025 — Dec 6, 2025
Hawai‘i Contemporary and the Hawai‘i Triennial 2025 present ALOHA NŌ at Capitol Modern. ALOHA NŌ is a call to know Hawaiʻi as a place of rebirth, resilience, and resistance; a place that embraces humanity in all of its complexities — with a compassion and care that can only be described as aloha.
Special Exhibit
Local: Shar Tui‘asoa's debut solo exhibition; The Earth Laughs in Flowers: the 11th Annual Exploring the New Contemporary Movement curated by Thinkspace.
Sep 17, 2025 — Sep 24, 2025
"Local": Shar Tui‘asoa's debut solo exhibition; "The Earth Laughs in Flowers: the 11th Annual Exploring the New Contemporary Movement" curated by Thinkspace.
Special Exhibit
Bamboo to Brass: Sonic Journeys Across the Philippines
Oct 1, 2025 — Oct 31, 2025
Bamboo to Brass: Sonic Journeys Across the Philippines | A curated exhibit of House of Gongs’ Indigenous musical instrument collections, highlighting the continuity of Filipino sound traditions from bamboo to brass.
Special Exhibit
Kaiāulu: Rising Together Hawaii's Climate Artists in Residence
Oct 3, 2025 — Oct 31, 2025
Kaiāulu: Rising Together | Join us as we share some beautiful work from some incredible artists! The Artist in Residence program is highlighting the work of four different artists focusing their work on climate change.
Ongoing Exhibits
Sculpture Garden
Ongoing
Our ground floor Sculpture Garden has been transformed from its beginnings as a recreational area with a large swimming pool and bleachers into an urban oasis with pathways and nooks for reflection.
Recent Exhibits
Special Exhibit
Art(ist) Teacher Art Exhibition: The Spark Within
The Spark Within | What ignites the creative spark within us? How do artist teachers recognize and respond to those fleeting moments of inspiration? And as mentors, how can we nurture that same energy in the emerging artists we guide? SPARK brings together the personal work of Artist Teachers of Hawaiʻi - educators who are also practicing artists. We invite you to explore their stories and ask yourself: how do you spark?
Special Exhibit
Hula Kiʻi Youth Exhibit
In partnership with Capitol Modern, the non-profit Hula Preservation Society (HPS) unveils a new Hula Kiʻi Youth Exhibit. The exhibit features the work of the Papa Hana Noʻeau class (10th grade) of Hālau Kū Māna New Century Public Charter School.
Special Exhibit
Mod Gala 2025 Fashion Exhibition
Step into a realm where fashion blossomed beyond imagination. The Mod Gala 2025 Fashion Show at Capitol Modern invited audiences to experience "Botanical Rhapsody: A Floral Odyssey" - a stunning exploration of florals reimagined through the lens of couture.
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