Exhibition gathers 5 artists in ‘People Matter’

An exhibition entitled “People Matter” is being held at the Artelli art space at the City of Dreams (COD) in Cotai, gathering five artists of different backgrounds and ages to showcase their works until March 31.Artelli is located at the integrated resort’s The Showroom.Featuring 23 works exploring portraiture and created through mediums such as oils and acrylics, the five artists showcasing their works are Macanese architect and artist Carlos Marreiros, artist Konstantin Bessmertny and

March 4, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Cheongsams on display at Albergue SCM

A total of 16 cheongsams*, a tight-fitting Chinese formal woman’s dress, are on display at Albergue SCM’s Gallery A2 until March 16.Albergue SCM** is located at Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷).Organised by the CAC – Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (“Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture”) and presented by the Hong Kong Design Institute (HKDI), the exhibition is entitled “An Alluring Inheritance of Beauty: Chinese Cheongsam Exhibition” and features a variety

March 3, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Exploring the asalato with Dave Wan

Interview by Rui Pastorin        In 2013, local nature and music lover Dave Wan (尹均球) was gifted a pair of African asalatos, piquing his interest to learn how to play the percussion instrument. He formed a deeper connection with it when his son was born, seeing the happiness the instrument brought whenever he played it, igniting a desire to go deeper, hoping to play it together one day.Today, Wan, the founder of the woodworking shop “Zawood”, a percussionist and a

February 27, 2025 | BY admin

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From engineer to entrepreneur: a local’s journey in ‘bing sutt’ business

Interview by William Chan        In an exclusive interview last week with “bing sutt”* owner Chan Iat Seng at his café in the city centre, he told the Post about his passion for Japanese culture and the bakery scene. Chan, an engineer by profession and bakery owner by passion, said, “I’ve always been fascinated by Japanese culture and enjoyed the diverse bakery options in Japan. Their creative fusion pastries and the cultural appreciation for trying new delicacies

February 26, 2025 | BY admin

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Local comic association gathers GBA artists for exhibition

At the basement level of Livraria Portuguesa (“Portuguese Bookshop”), The Greater Bay Area Manga Artists’ Exhibition 2025 is being presented, with those interested able to view the works of six artists until Sunday.The exhibition kicked off on Saturday.The 2025 edition of the exhibition, organised by the Association of Promoting Macau Comics and Animation Cultural Exchange (APMCACE), once again gathers artists from Macau, Hong Kong and the mainland, presenting over 30 works.Concerning

February 25, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Macau In My Heart’ – a photo journey by local artist Chao Io Chong

Local artist and professional photographer Alex Chao Io Chong (仇耀中) kicked off his photography exhibition “Macau In My Heart” at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) earlier this week.The exhibition opened on February 18 and will be on display until next Saturday, with Chao saying in a speech at Tuesday’s opening ceremony he was hoping to use it as “an invitation for people to get to know and fall in love with Macau”.In the exhibition, Chao tells the story of “Macau In My Heart”

February 21, 2025 | BY Kristina Vallesteros

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10 works by artist Kris Chan on display at 10 Fantasia Gallery

A local artist named Kris Chan (陳鑫) is displaying her works at the 10 Fantasia Gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷), aiming to enable exhibitiongoers to understand how complex family dynamics can impact a person’s physical and mental state and personality, along with how certain memories can be unforgettable, according to a statement from the gallery’s website.The statement noted that Chan, a high school senior graduate who is passionate about art and sees painting

February 20, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local jazz guitarist shares insight into album production

Interview by William Chan        Chan Hon Chong, a seasoned jazz guitarist with nearly two decades of experience in Macau’s music scene, has recently talked to the Post in an exclusive interview about his upcoming album.Chan is recognised for his contributions to jazz as both a performer and a composer, performing regularly in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). He graduated from the Collective School of Music in New York and Beijing Contemporary Music Academy. Chan has graced

February 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Fusion of cultures: Henry Ma’s artistic journey

Macau’s Centre for Creative Industries (CCI) is hosting a free-admission exhibition titled “Searching – Chinese ink painting”, which will run until March 11.Located on the ground floor of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM), the exhibition is open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. from Monday through Saturday, excluding public holidays.According to a statement by the organisers, the exhibition features the work of Henry Ma Kam Keong (馬錦強), an artist born in Macau who graduated with a Bachelor of

February 18, 2025 | BY Adrian Vallesteros

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Macau Culture Friends Circle unites community at CNY party

Interview by Rui Pastorin        The free admission “Celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Snake” party, an annual event, was hosted at Albergue SCM* at Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷) last night, with various activities held for revellers of all ages.Yesterday marked the Lantern Festival, which indicates the end of the Chinese New Year (CNY) celebrations and is held on the 15th day of the first month of the lunar calendar, during the full moon.Organised by CAC

February 13, 2025 | BY admin

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Croatian jazz singer to perform with GBA musicians

Croatian jazz singer Ines Trickovic will be performing with local Macau musicians at the Sifang Art Space on Avenida do Almirante Lacerda on March 14, she told the Post in an online interview last week.Trickovic, who lived in Macau for several years before the COVID-19 pandemic and performed in Macau many times, will this time be joined by saxophonist Lam Chak Seng, guitarist Chan Hon Chong, drummer Fanfan Cheung, and Zhuhai-based double bassist Liu Ao. The performance will feature

February 12, 2025 | BY William Chan

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GalaxyArt brings together talents from the GBA at ‘Boom and Bloom Exhibition’

An exhibition titled “Boom and Bloom: A Journey of Wishes and Rebirth” is taking place at GalaxyArt at the Galaxy Macau resort in Cotai, bringing together talents from the Greater Bay Area (GBA).The exhibition runs until March 9 and is open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The free-admission exhibition showcases the talents of three artists from the GBA, offering a fusion of creativity that forms an interactive experience.According to a recent statement displayed at the exhibition, it features

February 10, 2025 | BY Adrian Vallesteros

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Collection of antiques from 4th to 19th century on display at FRC gallery

A collection of artworks, ceramics, documents and books from the 4th to the 19th century are being showcased in an exhibition entitled “Crescent on the Sea” at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, which all those interested in curiosity items can still visit until Saturday.The Maritime Silk Road antiques are exhibited by third-generation antique collector Luis Au (歐路易), featuring around 50 items on display. The exhibition is co-organised by the gallery in conjunction with the Au

February 6, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Over 160 gold & silver artworks on display at Tap Seac Gallery

A free-admission exhibition titled “Shining Art – Gold and Silver Handicraft Exhibition of Hebei and Guizhou Provinces” is being held at Tap Seac Gallery in Praça do Tap Seac until February 23.A statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) displayed at the gallery notes that the exhibition is part of the “Quintessence of Traditional Handicraft Art” series, organised by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Beijing, and it is an important part of the “Spring Festival

February 5, 2025 | BY Adrian Vallesteros

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