ART/CULTURE

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Philip Colbert’s lobsters take over Macau in city-wide exhibition
Interview by Rui Pastorin        UK contemporary pop artist Philip Colbert’s iconic Lobster cartoon persona is back in Macau, this time in a city-wide multi-venue exhibition presented by integrated resort operator Sands China titled “Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King’s Vacation in Macao”.Colbert’s has held over 50 solo exhibitions in different parts of the world, with many in Asia. His Lobster persona is the central character of his works. He had previously
January 16, 2025
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Window Cleaning Service to perform video game & anime music
Interview by William Chan        Local band Window Cleaning Service is gearing up to host a Video Game & Anime Music Concert at Sifang Art Space this Saturday night, guitarist Henry Huang Seong Fong said in a recent online interview with the Post.The band, whose members are under the age of 18, includes Huang on the guitar, Diego Lam on keyboards, Vit Polasek on trumpet and violin, Jason Chon on bass, Wyatt Shum on saxophone and Lukas Lei on drums. Saturday’s gig will
January 15, 2025 | BY admin
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Artist shows mixed media works in new solo exhibition
Animals, flowers and even food are among the subjects of local artist Naomi Chan’s paintings of different mediums on display for her latest solo exhibition “Naomi Original Artwork Exhibition”, which is on at the 10 Fantasia gallery until January 30.The gallery is located on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷) Kicking off earlier this month, the exhibition features artworks created through pencil sketches, watercolours and acrylics in varying sizes showcased across the
January 14, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Local artist Xiao Xin hopes to raise funds for animal protection groups
Pastels of cats and dogs are covering the walls of the Creative Macau gallery in Nape for local artist Susanne Leong Kin In’s, aka Xiao Xin, latest exhibition “Love and Healing”, which kicked off yesterday. An artist who finds a sense of love and healing in being with dogs and while painting, Leong told the Post that she wants to use her abilities and what she loves to do to raise more funds towards animal charity.During yesterday’s opening ceremony for her exhibition, staff
January 10, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Youngsters showcase raft of works at youth pavilion
A variety of works of different mediums is being shown at the Pavilhão de Exposições e Espectáculos Artísticos para Jovens (“Pavilion of Exhibitions and Artistic Shows for Young People”) in Praça do Tap Seac (塔石廣場), with the presented artworks created by youngsters after participating in recent workshops.On until January 19, the exhibition is entitled Veja-se em 360 - Exposição dos trabalhos dos alunos participantes na actividade “Contacto com a Artes Visuais” (“See
January 9, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Tsang Tseng Tseng presents ‘Chinese Ink Rhythms of Saint Paul’s Church’
Local artist Tsang Tseng Tseng (曾貞貞) is showcasing her art exhibition titled “Chinese Ink Rhythms of Saint Paul’s Church” (三巴墨韻國畫展) at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC). The opening ceremony took place yesterday evening.Co-organised by the FRC, the Macau Youth Art Association (澳門青年美術協會), and the Macau Artists Society (澳門美術協會), the exhibition features approximately 40 Chinese ink paintings of various sizes, ranging from large-scale pieces to
January 8, 2025 | BY William Chan
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2 artists exhibit watercolours at 10 Fantasia Gallery
Local artists Ian Leong Ka Ian and Jessie Che Hang Peng are jointly showcasing their watercolours in an exhibition entitled “Follow your heart” in room B071 of the 10 Fantasia gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷).On until February 28, the artists are showcasing their creativity through recent paintings of flowers, places like Mercado da Horta da Mitra, Christmas-themed cards, among others. The works are presented either in frames of various sizes or on small
January 7, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Take a trip down memory lane at M8 gallery photo exhibition
Photographs of past and present-day Macau are on display at an exhibition titled “Nostalgia photo exhibition – We grew up with Macau” at the private M8 Gallery, allowing nostalgic exhibitiongoers and those curious to see glimpses of the city’s past to appreciate them until February 15.Situated on the B3 level of the recently opened M8 mall, which is a short walk up Travessa do Roquete (羅結地巷) from Largo do Senado, the gallery’s walls not only show pictures of Macau in different
January 3, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Zhuhai hosts 19th China Int’l Photographic Art Exhibition
William Chan in Zhuhai    The Zhuhai Guyuan Museum of Art (古元美術館)*, situated in the adjacent city’s Xiangzhou district, is currently the venue for the 19th China International Photographic Art Exhibition.This exhibition kicked off in November and will run until February 16, with the goal of promoting Chinese culture, showcasing the country’s image, nurturing photographic talent, and fostering international cultural exchanges and cooperation, according to a statement by
January 1, 2025 | BY admin
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156 photos on display at Ponte 16 exhibition
A total of 156 photographs are being showcased at an exhibition titled “16 Photography Exhibition” on the 2nd floor of the Inner Harbour’s Ponte 16 Macau until February 12 next year.From photographs of landmarks, culture and events to those taken of or around the hotel, the photos on display were chosen from close to 1,000 entries for the “Precious Moment with Ponte 16 Photo Contest”, which ran until November 7 and was organised by the resort in conjunction with The Photographic
December 31, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin
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‘Macau City Walk. City Story’ showcases city’s culture, transformation
A number of works created by artist Zha Rui are currently on display at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) for the “Macau City Walk. City Story – Zha Rui Art Exhibition”, which is on until Saturday.Featuring local landmarks, scenes and staples, those visiting the exhibition will find digitally created works and oils, among others, that are related to Macau’s culture, heritage and the city’s transformation over the past decade. The way the works are presented include those on canvas and
December 30, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin
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Over 200 works showcased at AFA Autumn Salon
The AFA Autumn Salon 2024 kicked off on Saturday at The Parisian Macao in Cotai, presenting over 200 works by 113 artists across eight galleries.This year’s Autumn Salon, which marks its 15th year, is showcased across Level 3 of the integrated resort’s Shoppes at Parisian and features exhibits chosen from submissions made during an open call that lasted until October 31, with over 250 works received.The chosen works were created through various mediums such as paintings of different
December 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin
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‘The Domestication: Taboo Love’ deconstructs, reconstructs human behaviour
Review by William Chan        The contemporary dance performance entitled “The Domestication: Taboo Love,” created and choreographed by Guangzhou-based artist Wu Hui* was staged at the T Theatre in Nape on Friday.The performance showcased five dancers, including Hui, partially naked with their private parts covered in flesh coloured clothing. Initially, they moved in a robotic manner to eerie music, at times mimicking the growth of a flower, absorbing sunlight, and
December 18, 2024 | BY admin
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Art on the streets: discover this year’s !OUTLOUD festival
Interview and review by Ginnie Liang        The sixth edition of !OUTLOUD - International Street Art Festival took place last week, showcasing vibrant street art that will remain on display until next year, inviting everyone to appreciate the ever-changing walls.Macau: AAFKAAFK created a striking mural featuring a stone lion on the left, while they cooperated with a Singaporean artist who drew a monkey character. Their artwork combines elegant lines with bold textures in a
December 16, 2024 | BY admin
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4 artists exhibit paintings, calligraphy at Old House Gallery
At the Old House Gallery located along Rua de São Paulo (大三巴街), four local artists are showcasing nearly 40 works at a recently launched joint exhibition.Entitled “Inheritance under the Ruins of St. Paul’s: An Immersive Experience of Song Presence – Calligraphy and Paintings joint Exhibition by Mok Hei Sai, Lei Ka Hon, Im Hok Lon, and Leong Kit Man”, the exhibition presents the works of four like-minded artists until February 9, with a statement displayed at the art space
December 12, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin
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