Macau Intl’ Comedy Festival debuts ‘Shear Madness’ in Cantonese

The 1st Macau International Comedy Festival (MICF) kicked off last week, and one of its shows, the Cantonese version of the interactive comedy “Shear Madness”, debuted at the Black Box Theatre of the Macau Cultural Centre, with the play’s producer Lam Wai Kei talking to the Post about the play’s co-creation with the mainland-based comedy production company Mahua FunAge.Mahua FunAge is a Beijing-based mainland comedy film and stage play production company founded in 2003“Shear

March 21, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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UM exhibits ancient Chinese paintings & book series

A book series presentation ceremony for “A Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings” and the inauguration of an exhibition on Song Dynasty paintings took place at the Exhibition Hall of the University of Macau (UM) Wu Yee Sun Library last Wednesday.According to an exhibition statement, the book series, presented by Zhejiang University (ZJU) to the University of Macau, is a collaborative effort between Zhejiang University and the Cultural Relics Bureau of Zhejiang Province. The

March 20, 2024 | BY William Chan

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22 local artists show works at Albergue SCM Gallery

The “Macau Artists Group Exhibition | On the occasion of the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of Macau Handover to China” is being held at the A2 Gallery at Albergue SCM on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro, showcasing the works of 22 artists.Macau will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its return to the motherland on December 20.Organised by CAC – Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (“Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture”) and sponsored by the Cultural Development Fund,

March 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local lensman showcases his unique vision

“Unique Vision: Alex Chao Io Chong’s Solo Photography Exhibition” is being held at the Creative Macau gallery on the ground floor of the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM), with the local photographer giving exhibition-goers a chance to peep through his lens until Saturday.All the works Chao is showcasing at the free-admission exhibition are for sale, with proceeds to be donated to Caritas Macau, according to a recent statement from the gallery.Born in 1965, the statement noted that Chao has

March 18, 2024 | BY admin

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Artelli & Adam Handler present ‘Always Near You…Always’

New York artist Adam Handler is holding his largest-ever solo exhibition at multidimensional premium art space Artelli at City of Dreams (COD) in Cotai.The exhibition, which kicked off last Thursday entitled “Always Near You…Always”, features a collection of artwork specially crafted for this occasion.Handler, alongside Forward Fashion Holdings and Artelli Chief Innovation Officer Linwood Lin, shared insights into the creative process and artistic philosophy behind the exhibition with the

March 14, 2024 | BY Ginnie Liang

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Local saxophonist Lam Chak Seng releases ‘Steps Forward’

Interview by William Chan        Local jazz saxophonist and flautist Lam Chak Seng, based in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), has recently released his debut jazz album titled “Steps Forward.” Lam will be launching the album’s release concert tour with their first performance at Sifang Art Space on Avenida do Almirante Lacerda.The tour includes a total of eight performances across the Greater Bay Area, commencing on Friday at Sifang Art Space. Following that, Lam and his

March 13, 2024 | BY admin

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HK-born artist showcases works at AFA

Hong Kong-born artist Karen Yung (翁麗晶) is showcasing her works at the Macau Art For All Society (AFA) gallery as part of “Objects and Non-Objects – The Art of Painting Exhibition Series II”, bringing her art style to her latest solo exhibition.Currently residing in Macau, Yung’s works lean towards pop surrealism and are influenced by the “Space Age” of the 1960s. Moreover, being influenced by cartoons, comics and pop culture, her works have a “cute cartoon style”,

March 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Witness PRD’s historical narratives at contemporary art exhibition

A contemporary art exhibition hosted at the former Municipal Cattle Stable is presenting the micro-historical narratives of the Pearl Delta Region (PRD) to visitors.The building is located at the junction of Avenida do Coronel Mesquita and Avenida Almirante Lacerda.The exhibition, entitled “PRD Contemporary Art Exhibition – The Old People’s Restaurant and the Sea”, is organised by Ox Warehouse in conjunction with the Beijing-based Institute for Provocation, and presents mixed media

March 7, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MJPA commemorates 11th anniversary of ‘Saturday Night Jazz’ series

The Macau Jazz Promotion Association (MJPA) marked another milestone as it celebrated the 11th year of its “Saturday Night Jazz” gig series. This month’s “Saturday Night Jazz” took place at the Rui Cunha Foundation gallery on Avenida da Praia Grande on Saturday.The concert was divided into two parts. The first segment featured local singer Lam Si Man aka Eva Tana, accompanied by MJPA musicians, who delivered a performance of bossa nova and other Brazilian music genres.In the second

March 6, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Over 90 works by 6 Japanese artists on display at Sands Gallery

The Japanese Contemporary Art Exhibition is taking place at Sands Gallery, showcasing over 90 works of contemporary Japanese artists Kunihiko Nohara, Takaoki Tajima, Hiroya Yoshikawa, Nami Okada, Keitoku Toizumi, and Ryosuke Kawahira.The exhibition, which is on until March 30, is part of the two-month-long 2024 Macau Japan Spring Festival that kicked off last month, with integrated resort (IR) operator Sands China as one of its co-organisers. The works showcased in the exhibition were

March 5, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Student plumps for monochrome & nature drawings

 Form 5 student Elvis’s drawings are generally from his imagination in monochrome or colourful scenes from nature. In a recent interview with the Young Post at a private flat on Avenida do Ouvidor Arriaga, he said that “It was hard to find my own style at first.”Elvis said that he when he was asked if he would like to have drawing lessons when he was about three years old he decided to give it a try. “It took me a little while to decide if I really liked it, and I remember a

March 4, 2024 | BY Lesley Wells

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Over 140 black pottery works on display at Tap Seac Gallery

Over 140 black pottery sets or pieces from the northern provinces of Shandong and Qinghai are on display in an exhibition at Tap Seac Gallery on Praça do Tap Seac, which is on until March 10.Titled “Tempering by Earth and Fire – Black Pottery Art Exhibition of Shandong and Qinghai Provinces”, the exhibition features black pottery works by masters from both provinces. These range from finely crafted pieces to daily utensils, a recent statement from the gallery noted.The statement said

February 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local film spotlights challenging plight of flat-seeking youngster

Interview by William Chan        “I Want to be a Plastic Chair”, a local film directed by Ao Ieong Weng Fong, delves into the challenging journey of a local youngster as he navigates the difficult process of renting a flat after being forced to leave his parents due to family issues.The film sheds light on the housing problems faced by many in Macau and highlights the tendency of young locals to escape from reality. Through the protagonist’s encounters with the cruelty

February 28, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Facing the Sea’ exhibition showcases 39 paintings at Cunha gallery

Artist Ada Zhang (張洪), from Sichuan province, is showcasing her works in a solo exhibition entitled “Facing the Sea” at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, with the event marking the second time that the painter is exhibiting works at the gallery following “Home’s Where The Heart Is” in 2022.Zhang, who moved to Macau nearly a decade ago, specialises in watercolours, oils, drawing and sketching, according to a statement from the gallery.Her current exhibition showcases a total

February 27, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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