Past Events

Today’s art world is understood as a system no different from other systems—be they ecological, economic, or political. But there’s more: no clear boundary separates the networks of these systems. If anything, there are points of intersection. Michael Wang explores the aesthetics of an art that actively engages with these systems, and the perspective of artists as they consider the objectives, limits and structure of a work that is no longer a matter of objects, but nimbly moves through the…

TRADES is pleased to partner with fishcake for our second Artist in Conversation event. Michael Wang will report on his Hawai‘i based "Extinct in the Wild" fieldwork; and discuss the intersections of art, conservation science, and cultural preservation with two esteemed experts. Free and open to the public. Monday, February 26, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. 307c Kamani St, Honolulu Free Parking is available at the Ward Warehouse parking garage. Sam ‘Ohukani‘ōhi‘a Gon III, Ph.D. - Dr. Gon is a senior…

Eve Fowler (b. in 1964, Philadelphia, USA) currently lives and works in Los Angeles. A graduate of Temple University (BA, 1986), and Yale University (MFA, 1992.) In her own words: “My creative practice hinges on a form of collaboration that has bearing witness at its core. This is manifested through my decades of photographic practice, and through my ongoing work with fellow artists, filmmakers, writers and curators under the rubric of Artist Curated Projects. It is evident in my sustained…

Join us for a free screening of "With it which it as it if is to be", a short film by Eve Fowler. The artist will be present, refreshment and discussion provided. Suggested: bring a mat or blanket to sit on.

Aupuni Space is pleased to present “Raw Material” an Artist Curated Projects offsite exhibition, curated by TRADES A.i.R. artist in residence Eve Fowler. Eve chose five artists from O‘ahu to exhibit along with a piece made by Amy Yao while in residence with TRADES A.i.R. in 2017. In addition to her own art practice, Eve Fowler has organized exhibitions under the rubric Artist Curated Projects in various locations since 2011. In her studio visits on O‘ahu as part of TRADES,…

Join us at Aupuni Space on Thursday, July 19 at 7 p.m. to welcome Asha to O‘ahu and learn about his plans for his time in residence. TRADES Artist in Residence Asha Schechter will present a screening of works from a range of artists that echo ideas of labor, production and aesthetics he will be working with during his residency. An open conversation will follow the screening. 

Please join us for an immersive installation of current Artist in Residence Lena Daly's work and learn about the research she is conducting into coral fluorescence and bioluminescence in reef ecosystems is in conversation with her fine art practice.

Please join us to talk story about the upcoming Aloha Got Soul documentary with founder Roger Bong, filmmaker Filipe Zapelini, local music writer John Berger, and musician/producer Kit Ebersbach. Also enjoy a live performance by Marianne Ito and her band. Pupus, refreshments, and music plenty.