MAM shows historical local landscape paintings

An exhibition entitled “Wandering Across the Landscape” in the 3rd floor gallery of the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) is showcasing dozens of paintings of Macau’s historical landscape since the 18th century.Despite its title, the exhibition also includes a number of Macau-themed installations.Ng Fong Chao, curator of the exhibition who gave a guided tour to reporters last week, noted that the exhibition comprises three sections – Topographical Images: Prints from the 17th to the 19th

November 9, 2020 | BY admin

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Portuguese artist displays exhibits inspired by sci-fi films

An exhibition entitled “MO2049” by Portuguese artist Ricardo Lima and organised by Taipa Village Cultural Association is being held at Taipa Village Art Space.The event is sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the first sci-fi exhibition hosted by the association.The exhibition displays a concept art collection showcasing a glimpse of Macau’s future, according to a statement by the association. Lima is a concept artist and illustrator working in the entertainment

November 4, 2020 | BY admin

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Macau Museum displays postcards to remember the past

A postcard exhibition entitled “Memory of the Past” organised by the Macau Museum is being held at the museum’s gallery.The exhibition displays more than 180 postcards and associated items from the museum’s collection. The exhibition covers the period between the late 19th century and the 1980s, allowing visitors to revisit the old Macau and witness the changes of the times, according to an article posted on the museum’s website.The exhibition comprises two areas, namely ‘Macau in

October 29, 2020 | BY admin

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Travel around GBA – First stop Zhaoqing

Swallow Xu*How to goWith COVID-19 paralysing international travel, many people are opting for a staycation. With a travel bubble formed between the mainland and Macau, we can look beyond the border and set off conveniently to the neighbouring region, namely the Greater Bay Area (GBA). To go, you can simply catch an express train.Just cross the border to Gongbei and within a stone’s throw you’ll find the Zhuhai station with high-speed train connections to any mainland GBA city.

October 28, 2020 | BY admin

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AFA’s 2nd 2020 exhibition shows ‘New Generation．New Media’

A solo media art exhibition entitled “Into The Light” by local artist Sisi Wong Si Teng is being held at the Macau Art For All Society (AFA) gallery, organised by AFA and partly sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC). This is the second part of AFA’s “New Generation • New Media” exhibition series this year.According to an AFA statement, Wong was born in Macau and moved to Taiwan during her childhood. She obtained her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Department of

October 21, 2020 | BY admin

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Local medic’s comics promote ‘Doctrine of the Mean’

An exhibition entitled “Chui Wing Chi Comics Exhibition” organised by the Macau Seniors Painting and Calligraphy Association and co-sponsored by the public Macau Foundation (FM) and the Grand Plaza Group Catering Management Co. Ltd. marked its opening at The Plaza Restaurant gallery on Saturday evening to celebrate the 71st anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the 21st anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, according to a statement by the

October 19, 2020 | BY admin

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Macau Artist Society showcases members’ creations

An event entitled “Exhibition of Artworks of the Members of the Macau Artist Society 2020” is being held at the Old Courthouse in Avenida da Praia Grande. The exhibition is co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the Macau Artist Society (MAS), according to a statement by bureau.The exhibition showcases about 190 recent pieces of work – including sets – by three generations of MAS members. The works reflect a variety of themes and styles, and they use a range of Chinese and

October 14, 2020 | BY admin

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Local musician making her mark in Beijing

Local teenager Peggy Chan Pui Yan plays the guzheng and has been doing so for over 10 years, and she also plays the piano. Chan is now in her third year at the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing where she is studying guzheng and composing under the private tuition of Ye Xiaogang, one of China’s leading composers of contemporary music.Chan spoke to The Macau Post Daily in Avenida Ouvidor do Arriaga at the end of last week before she left for Beijing to continue her studies

October 13, 2020 | BY admin

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Portuguese-speaking painters showcase their creations

An event entitled “Lusophone Painters Exhibition” organised by Clube Militar de Macau is being held at the club’s Comendador Ho Yin Gallery.The event is part of a series of exhibitions that the club has been holding over the past five years under theme of “Pontes de Encontro” (“Bridges of Encounter”) programme, according to information provided by the Association for the Promotion of Cultural Activities (APAC).The term “lusophone” means “Portuguese-speaking”. When Portugal

October 12, 2020 | BY admin

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98 women artists from near & far show their nature-themed exhibits

An exhibition entitled ‘Natura’ by female artists from near and far is showing their nature-themed creations at Albergue SCM. The event is organised by Albergue SCM and sponsored by the public Macau Foundation (FM) and over two dozen other entities, according to a statement by the organiser.The statement points out that ARTFEM Women Artists International Biennial of Macau is held every two years. This year’s is the second edition.  ARTFEM aims to contribute to a greater

October 7, 2020 | BY admin

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FAITH & FEARLESS goes on display at Macau Fashion Gallery

An exhibition of local brand FAITH & FEARLESS (FF) by local design firm Todot Design & Planning Limited (Todot Design) is on display at the Macau Fashion Gallery (MFG) as part of the “2020 Brand Story – Macau Original Fashion Exhibition IV” in conjunction with the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Centre (CPTTM).According to a CPTTM statement, the exhibition series provides participants with the opportunity to showcase their brands in

October 6, 2020 | BY admin

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Local artist holds tropical fish 3D paper art lanterns exhibition plus rabbit workshops

Local artist-cum-interior designer Benson Lam Iam Sang – in cooperation with the St Lazarus Church District Creative Industries Promotion Association – is hosting an exhibition of 3D paper art lanterns at the G32 Gallery in Rua de São Miguel, and last weekend held workshops in conjunction with three associations.The Macau Post Daily chatted with Lam earlier this week about his latest exhibition, the workshops and plans for the future in a small restaurant behind Praça do Tap Seac.Lam said

October 1, 2020 | BY admin

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PSM members’ exhibition showcases creativity & special moments

A biennial exhibition organised by the Photographic Society of Macau (PSM) for it’s members is being held in Lou Lim Ioc Garden.The event is co-sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Macau Foundation (FM) and supported by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM), according to information provided by the society’s website.  According to the website, the exhibition aims to enrich their members’ “life in photography” and to improve their photographic skills. The society has

September 30, 2020 | BY admin

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Local artists show Alice in Wonderland’s ‘Curiouser & Curiouser’

An event entitled “Curiouser and Curiouser”* co-hosted by local artist and curator Mel Cheong Hoi I and Route Arts Association is being held at Macau Tower. The event is co-organised by Route Arts Association and the Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre and sponsored by Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC).Cheong told The Macau Post Daily earlier this month that “Curiouser and Curiouser” is a collaboration event initiated by local curators Mel Cheong and Pat Lam in 2017.

September 29, 2020 | BY admin

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