Capitol Modern: The Hawaii State Art Museum
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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.

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    Special Exhibit

    Art(ist) Teacher Art Exhibition: The Spark Within

    Jul 1, 2025 — Aug 29, 2025

    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?

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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.

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Recent Exhibits

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