Exhibition shows CPC war relics from victory against Japanese aggression, fascism

The Museum of the War of Chinese People’s Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and Macau Oral History Association are co-hosting a photo exhibition of Communist Party of China (CPC) war relics at the temporary gallery of the Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) at its headquarters on Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro.The exhibition commemorates the 78th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, showcasing over

September 21, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Comuna de Pedra to present ‘The Vanished Figures’

Interview by William Chan        The director of local art organisation Comuna de Pedra, Jenny Mok Sin Teng, has told The Macau Post Daily that her art group will be performing a show entitled “The Vanished Figures” on October 7-8 at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) Small Auditorium.The interview was held at Hiu Kok Art Centre on Avenida do Almirante Lacerda last week after a rehearsal session.Founded in 1996, Comuna de Pedra continues to concentrate on body movement and

September 20, 2023 | BY admin

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Mr Doodle conducts his 1st live creation in Macau

British contemporary artist Mr Doodle marked his first live creation performance in Macau at the City of Dreams (COD) in Cotai on Tuesday, during which he doodled on a blank white 2.5-metre by one-metre sculpture of the COD logo in front of audience members including local government officials and members of Melco’s senior management.Mr Doodle’s real name is Sam Cox and, according to a website called Ocula, is known for his “busy, light-hearted doodles that spread across walls, rooms, and

September 14, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Leung Hio Ming to perform Chopin’s études

Interview by William Chan        In an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily, Leung Hio Ming, an associate professor at Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), expressed his enthusiasm for his upcoming performance of Chopin’s études at the Small Auditorium of Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) on September 22.The interview took place last week in Leung’s office on the MPU campus in Zape.After completing his doctorate in musical arts at the University of Kansas and working

September 13, 2023 | BY admin

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From adversity to artistry: How ‘stepping back’ propelled Gride’s artistic journey

Interview and review by Kio Leong        Just last month local artist and creator of GrideToys Gride Chan Wang Hou presented his toy art at ART TOY CON Macau 2023 in the Tap Seac Commercial Centre, also called Tap Seac Glasshouse, and at Toy Academy’s “GAME ON” POP-UP STORE at the Venetian Macao Cotai Expo Hall D, but it turns out it was neither the artist’s toy art debut – not on the market at least – nor his artistic debut. An exclusive online interview

September 12, 2023 | BY admin

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Echo Programme – Music Creation Camp: My 4 days and 3 nights experience

Impressions by Ginnie Liang        The Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) organised a four-day music creation camp at the Seac Pai Van Vocational Training Centre in Coloane from August 31 to September 3 and invited renowned Hong Kong lyricist Chow Yiu-fai and veteran music producer Eward Chan Ho Yin as mentors, with singer-songwriter Yoyo Sham as a guest speaker.Known for their popular works in the Hong Kong music industry, as well as their teaching positions at Hong Kong Baptist

September 11, 2023 | BY admin

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One Central Macau hosts ‘Pablo Picasso: Paintings in Glass’

One Central Macau in Nape is hosting the “Pablo Picasso: Paintings in Glass” exhibition at the shopping mall’s Atrium, presenting six artworks among 50 pieces signed and selected by Picasso between 1954 and 1957 to be interpreted in gemmail.Gemmail, which means enamel gem in French, is a type of stained-glass art developed during the 1930s by French painter Jean Crotti, Wikipedia notes.According to a statement provided during yesterday’s opening ceremony, the works displayed at the

September 7, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macao Orchestra performs season-opening concert, welcomes new assistant conductor

The Macao Orchestra (OM) held its season-opening “Lio Kuok Man and Macao Orchestra” concert on Saturday at the Grand Auditorium of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM). The orchestra also introduced Taiwanese musician Tony Yeh Cheng-Te as the orchestra’s assistant conductor, according to a Macao Orchestra statement last week.The concert marked the beginning of the orchestra’s new season entitled “150th Anniversary of Rachmaninoff’s Birth”. The Macao Orchestra performed

September 6, 2023 | BY William Chan

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Japanese artist displays over 40 paintings in ‘Invisible Planet’

Contemporary Japanese artist Kumano Umi, aka Umi Kumano, is showcasing 40 of his new works in a solo exhibition titled “Invisible Planet” at the Humarish Club gallery at Lisboeta Macau.The exhibition, which is Umi’s first solo exhibition in the city, is a Collateral Exhibition for “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023”. A recent Humarish Club statement noted that the exhibition is presented in collaboration with “KOTARO NUKAGA”, an art gallery founded in Tokyo in

September 5, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Mozambican artist displays paintings at 'Interior Landscapes’ exhibition

A solo exhibition titled “Interior Landscapes” by Mozambican artist Suzy Bila is currently hosted by Amagao Gallery at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau hotel.The exhibition runs through October 6 and is a Collateral Exhibition for “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023.”According to a recent joint statement by Artyzen and Galeria 57 Macau Limitada, which manages the gallery, Bila invites visitors to immerse themselves in the “enchanting realm of abstract forms, palettes, emotions,

August 31, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Lio shares music insights & Macao Orchestra’s new season

Interview by William Chan        Lio Kuok Man, the principal conductor of and music advisor to the Macao Orchestra (OM), recently spoke with The Macau Post Daily in an exclusive online interview about his music insights and the orchestra’s new season. Lio is a Macau-born conductor, active as one of the notable Chinese conductors in the international classical music scene.  Currently serving as the music director, principal conductor of  the Macao Orchestra,

August 30, 2023 | BY admin

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Local guzheng player Peggy Chan reaching new heights in Beijing

When The Macau Post Daily last interviewed Peggy Chan Pui Ian (formerly Peggy Chan Pui Yan) back in October 2020 she was in her third year at the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing (中央音樂學院; CCOM).Now almost three years later Chan is doing her master’s degree in Guzheng and composing music for the instrument which has been published and has even been asked to compose pieces by another ensemble. She has also performed for President Xi Jinping and been a judge for a

August 29, 2023 | BY Lesley Wells

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Art Macao’s main exhibition boasts 118 works at MAM

“The Statistics of Fortune – Main Exhibition of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023” is being held at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) in Nape, boasting 118 contemporary pieces by 42 artists.Held on MAM’s first, second and third floors, the artists exhibiting their work are from Cambodia, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and the United States, as well as mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and

August 28, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Exhibition highlights patriotic life of nation’s Honorary President Soong Ching Ling

The current “Exhibition of Soong Ching Ling’s Life”, which officially opened on Tuesday and runs until next Tuesday, commemorates her 130th birthday and highlights her patriotic activities during her long life.Soong passed away in Beijing on May 29, 1981, aged 88. She was appointed Honorary President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) during her final illness was given the special title of Honorary President of the PRC.The exhibition is being held at the China-Portuguese-speaking

August 24, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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