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Akakū Upstairs: “The Last Resort”

 

 

Akakū Upstairs is delighted to bring in photographer Arifin Graham to share his black & white portraiture from his book “The Last Resort: Portraits from Lahaina & Maui”. Most of the photographs were shot in 2022, a year before the the town of Lahaina burned to the ground.

Arifin knew the destruction gave his photographs a new historical context. They are a glimpse into places and faces of once thriving businesses, neighbors and homes where countless generations had grown up and raised families. His portfolio is a reflection on what is at risk in a changing world, the images are a tribute and testament to a particular place and vision of paradise which is, for now, lost.

Arifin Graham was born in England, and grew up on a ranch in Alberta, Canada. He attended the San Francisco Art Institute in the 1970s, studying photography under Pirkle Jones and Jerry Burchard. Arifin has worked as a graphic and book designer for many years, first in London, England and now in Victoria, B.C. Arifin and his wife, Wiluya, have been visiting Maui for over 30 years.

Arifin will present and discuss the images and his relationship to each, he will be joined by some of the subjects depicted to converse on their memories and whatʻs next. Register here for free to secure your spot. Seating is limited! Doors open at 5:30pm and the salon starts promptly at 6pm, til 7:30pm.

Offered on the third Thursday of each month at Akakū’s Media Lab, Akakū Upstairs is a community outreach program designed to bring Maui Nui together in person to share, learn, and be inspired by local stories, elevating community and conversation. Watch the Akakū Upstairs Playlist on demand on our free MauiStream app to catch up on past salons.

You can make sure the Akakū Upstairs salon series continues to thrive, and provide great exposure for you or your business, by making a tax-deductible donation to Akakū or by becoming an underwriter. Just reach out to development@akaku.org for details.

Thursday, November 21, 2024. Doors open at 5:30, event is 6pm-7:30pm. 

Akakū Upstairs admission is free. Limited seating.

To Reserve a seat: Register Here