Local artist showcases ‘Doppelganger’

An exhibition entitled “Doppelganger” by local artist Ng Man Wai is being held at the UNESCO Centre of Macau in Nape. The exhibition, which is sponsored by the Macau Foundation (FM), is part of the Macau Young Artists Programme which started in 2019, according to an article on the Macau Foundation’s website.The exhibition brochure notes that Ng was born in Macau in 1980. Since graduating from the Department of Fine Arts of Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) in 2002 she has been

December 10, 2020 | BY admin

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Exhibition aims to promote Guia Circuit as World Heritage Site

The 4th edition of a collective exhibition entitled “The Guia Circuit as a UNESCO World Heritage Site” is being held at the IAM Gallery. The event is organised by the Macau Guia Circuit Promotion and Development Association (APDCGM) and co-sponsored by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and Casa de Portugal em Macau, according to the exhibition poster. Casa de Portugal (“Portugal’s Home”) is a local Portuguese community association. According to the organiser, the

December 8, 2020 | BY admin

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4 exhibitions mark 12th Cultural Week of China & Portuguese-speaking Countries

Four exhibitions are being held at the China-Portuguese-speaking Countries Commercial and Trade Service Platform Complex next to Macau Tower as part of a string of activities in conjunction with the 12th Cultural Week of China-Portuguese-Speaking Countries.The event is organised by the Permanent Secretariat to the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (Macau).Separate exhibitions by Portuguese artist Raquel Gralheiro, East Timorese artist

December 3, 2020 | BY admin

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Artists showcase creations made during COVID-19

The 23rd Macau Cultural and Art Association Member Art Exhibition organised by the association is being held in Lou Lim Ieoc Garden. The event is co-sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the public Macau Foundation (FM) and supported by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM).This exhibition displaying is a collection of traditional and modern art, exhibiting more than 120 works such as Chinese paintings, calligraphy and photography by more than 80 members.The works are presented in

December 2, 2020 | BY admin

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2 Tap Seac Craft Market booth operators share their experiences

The annual Tap Seac Craft Market organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) was held in Praça do Tap Seac over the past two consecutive weekends, from Friday to Sunday, on November 20-22 and November 27-29. The square’s Chinese name is also transliterated as “Tap Siac” (“Tower Stone”) into Portuguese. Usually, the market is held annually in two segments, one in the spring and the other in the winter. The market featured 110 booths operated by cultural and creative

December 1, 2020 | BY admin

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Colégio Mateus Ricci teachers & pupils’ artwork exhibition marks school’s 65th anniversary

An exhibition of artwork by teachers and pupils from Colégio Mateus Ricci, entitled “Joyful Riccians”, to mark the Catholic school’s 65th anniversary, is on display at the gallery of the Education Resources Centre of the Education and Youth Affairs Bureau (DSEJ) this week.According to an article on the DSEJ website, the event is sponsored by the bureau and organised by the school as part of a string of activities to celebrate the anniversary. This exhibition brings together more

November 26, 2020 | BY admin

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Calligraphers showcase Tang poetic calligraphy

A Chinese calligraphy exhibition entitled “Tang People – Tang Poetry: Maoming and Macau Calligraphy Art Exhibition and Poems Saloon” is being held at the Rui Cunha Foundation Gallery. The event is organised by the Macau-Maoming Overseas Friendship Association in conjunction with the Rui Cunha Foundation, the Macau Flora Garden Poets Group and the Maoming Calligraphers Association.The city of Maoming located in the western part of Guangdong province is well-known for its strong cultural

November 25, 2020 | BY admin

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Artist showcases his works of never-ending inspirations

A painting exhibition entitled “Rebirth in the Spring Breeze” by mainland artist He Duoling is taking place at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) in Nape. It is co-organised by MAM and the He Duoling Museum in Chengdu in conjunction with the public Macau Foundation (FM) and Mountain Art Foundation in Beijing. According to a statement provided by MAM, He was born in Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province, in 1948. He studied at the Sichuan Fine Arts Institute’s Department of

November 19, 2020 | BY admin

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Local & HK artists showcase Western calligraphy

An exhibition entitled “20+1: Portuguese Literature” on Western calligraphy and poetry organised by the Lettering Artists Association of Macau (LAAOM) sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the public Macau Foundation (FM) is being held at Mong-Ha Villas.According to a statement provided by LAAOM, “The theme of the exhibition is “20+1” because it takes place in the first year after the 20th anniversary of Macau’s return to the motherland, while “+1” represents a new

November 16, 2020 | BY admin

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Artist explores his route through sound & visual arts

The OX Warehouse has invited mainland artist Feng Xiaofeng to join its Artist-in-Residence Programme entitled “A Route – Feng Xiaofeng Solo Exhibition”, co-sponsored by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and Macau Foundation (FM), according to an article on the gallery’s Facebook page. Feng was born in Xuwen, Guangdong in 1987. He graduated from the Sculpture Department of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (GAFA) in 2012 and obtained a master’s degree in 2017. “His creations

November 12, 2020 | BY admin

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USJ students showcase their selected works

An exhibition entitled “Selected Works 2020” by graduates of the University of Saint Joseph (USJ) Faculty of Arts and Humanities’ Department of Creative Industries is being held at Creative Macau – Centre for Creative Industries. According to information provided by Creative Macau, the exhibition aims to showcase the best projects by the bachelor’s degree graduates in Architectural Studies, Communication and Media, Design and Fashion Design for the academic year 2019-2020. The

November 11, 2020 | BY admin

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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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