{"id":220278,"date":"2025-08-14T16:14:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=220278"},"modified":"2025-08-14T16:17:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T02:17:46","slug":"gallery-iolani-responsibility-accountability-moral-courage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2025\/08\/14\/gallery-iolani-responsibility-accountability-moral-courage\/","title":{"rendered":"Windward CC<\/abbr> exhibition sparks dialogue on responsibility, accountability, moral courage"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> 2<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>
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ʻAha<\/span> Kalāualani\/Kapulani\/ Kuʻuwelolehuaikapōnō,<\/span> Kaʻaona<\/span> 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gallery ʻIolani<\/span><\/a> at Windward Community College will present KULEANA, an ambitious group exhibition running August 29–December 12, 2025, exploring one of Hawaiʻi\u2019s<\/span> most layered and resonant concepts.<\/p>\n

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Kimo Alexander Cashman\/ Moʻokūʻauhau<\/span> through moʻolelo:<\/span> The beautiful art of life writing in Wahiawā<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n

Co-curated by April A.H. Drexel and Gallery ʻIolani<\/span> Director Kapulani Landgraf, the exhibition pairs University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> alumni, faculty and former faculty in collaborative conversations on the meaning of kuleana—delving into history, politics, culture, identity and socio-economic realities that shape Hawaiʻi<\/span> and its people.<\/p>\n

“Recently, 'kuleana' has become a buzzword or stock phrase for many who use it. However, it is far more than a reference to responsibility or privilege,” Landgraf said. “It is about accountability, and the moral courage to right a wrong, no matter the consequence.”<\/p>\n

Some artist duos created their works in close partnership, while others contributed individually, each adding to a collective narrative centered on responsibility, accountability and agency.<\/p>\n

Participating artists<\/h2>\n
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Participating artists include: Maile Andrade, John T. Koga, Drew Kahuʻāina<\/span> Broderick, Cory Kamehanaokalā Holt Taum, Kimo Alexander Cashman, Edward Makahiapo Cashman Jr., Kaili Chun, Noelle M.K.Y. Kahanu, Richard Hamasaki, Noʻu<\/span> Revilla, Stacy Hoshino, Keahiahi Sharon Long, Healoha Johnston, Nina Tonga, Rochelle Piʻilani<\/span> Hussey Kaaloa, Lia O\u2019Neill M.A. Keawe, Linda Kāne, Malia Ann Crowningburg Kāne, Karen K. Kosasa, Eiko Kosasa, Kekeha Solis, and Kekailoa Perry.<\/p>\n

Opening reception<\/h2>\n

Friday, August 29, 4–7 p.m. at Gallery ʻIolani,<\/span> Windward CC<\/abbr>, 45-720 Keaʻahala<\/span> Road<\/p>\n

Admission is free and open to the public.<\/p>\n

Public programs: KOʻAKĀ<\/span> series<\/h2>\n

In conjunction with the exhibition, Gallery ʻIolani<\/span> will host KOʻAKĀ,<\/span> a series of community discussions and presentations on select Saturdays 3–4:30 p.m.:<\/p>\n