POW! WOW! Hawaiʻi: Art and Culture in Our Kakaʻako

March 6, 2018

Honolulu Night Market and Our Kaka‘ako recently kicked off this year’s POW! WOW! Hawaiʻi with a block party. Attendees celebrated a night of culture and art with live music, pop-up shops, a fashion show, and food trucks. Located on Auahi and Keawe streets in the innovative urban neighborhood of Our Kakaʻako, Honolulu Night Market commemorated the start of a week of creativity.

Local and international artists congregated to create murals and art installations throughout Our Kakaʻako. Kamehameha Schools provided the canvas for these large-scale paintings which have become popular among visitors and locals.

Many have already started to flock to Our Kakaʻako to view and photograph the new works of art. Through their partnership, Kamehameha Schools and POW! WOW! Hawaiʻi have encouraged the community to appreciate the surrounding art and culture that is unique to Hawaiʻi.

Vietnamese artist Tran Nguyen works on her mural of a young woman during POW! WOW! Hawaiʻi week.

Australian artist Sam Yong adds more detail to his giant owl mural.

Visitors to Our Kakaʻako photograph a mural as it comes to life on Coral Street.

Local artist Solomon Enos shows onlookers how he creates his murals.

Attendees walk through and view the “Quintessence” exhibit, a showcase of the diverse murals from the past five years.

Food trucks line Auahi and Keawe streets as patrons enjoy the kickoff block party for this year’s POW! WOW! Hawaiʻi.

Hawaiʻi clothing brand Jams World debuts some styles at its colorful fashion show.

Hip-hop artists perform on the street to the amazement of the crowd outside of ARVO Coffee.

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POW! WOW! Hawaiʻi: Art and Culture in Our Kakaʻako

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