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", on Thursday November 21, 2024. Most of the books 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 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.