Image: Joseph E. Yoakum (American, 1890–-1972) Mt. Mauna Kea in Volcanoic Range in Central Hawaii County of Hawaiian Islands [sic], 1960s Color pencil on paper Gift of The Contemporary Museum, Honolulu, 2011, and gift of the Raymond K. Yoshida Living Trust and Kohler Foundation Inc. (TCM.2010.5)12.
‘Fellow Travelers: Joseph E. Yoakum & Ray Yoshida’ is scheduled for October 2, 2026, through February 7, 2027, in Gallery 9.
The exhibition pairs the work of visionary, self-taught artist Joseph E. Yoakum (1890–1972) with that of Ray Yoshida (1930–2009).
It brings together fantastical works on paper by Kauaʻi-born Ray Yoshida and Joseph E. Yoakum. The exhibition explores their shared journey, distinctive visions, and the postwar Chicago art scene.
Among the works identified for the exhibition is ‘Mt. Mauna Kea in Volcanoic Range in Central Hawaii County of Hawaiian Islands [sic],’ from the 1960s, made in color pencil on paper.