Experience Ea Mai ʻEiwa
Patterns of Practice
A Multigenerational Artistic Legacy Rooted in Hula
A powerful new exhibition featuring the work of Nālani Kanakaʻole (1946–2026), Sig Zane, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane – a Hilo-based family of artists whose creative practices are deeply rooted in hula ʻaihaʻa.
Opening Soon!
April 18th, 2026 –
September 20th, 2026
Museum Hours
Open Every Day
9 am – 5 pm
Ages
All Ages
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Admission
Included with General Admission*
Adults: $33.95 – $38.95
Seniors (65+): $30.95 – $35.95
Youth (4–17): $25.95 – $30.95
Children (3 and under): Free
As dedicated members of Hālau o Kekuhi in Keaukaha, Hawaiʻi, their work across visual and performing arts is continually charged and sustained by hula. From Nālani Kanakaʻole’s art direction and choreography to Sig Zane’s photography and textile design, and Kūhaʻoʻīmaikalani Zane’s graphic design and immersive installations, each artist channels ʻike carried through generations.
The exhibition title references “Kūhaʻimoana,” a chant describing the migration of shark gods from Kahiki to Hawaiʻi. Interpreted as “structures of nine,” Ea Mai ʻEiwa reflects the strength, resilience, and environmental knowledge embodied in these ancestral stories.
Bringing together new and existing works alongside botanical specimens and cultural treasures from Bishop Museum’s collections, the exhibition weaves themes of migration, community resilience, and environmental stewardship – offering insight and inspiration for today.
Experience this extraordinary exhibition beginning April 18 at Bishop Museum.
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