At the Maritime Museum near A-Ma Temple, close to a hundred colourful works are being showcased for the Macau Autism Association’s (MAA) 2026 “Life Everlasting” Art Exhibition.
With venue support from the museum, the free-admission touring exhibition, which opened on Saturday, is displayed on the ground floor until July 27.
Entering the venue, exhibitiongoers will be greeted by art pieces ranging from a variety of vibrantly painted three-dimensional trees and animals from the land and sea to a pop of colour from drawings and clay works, together temporarily joining the museum’s informative collection of all things related to maritime history, among others.
The exhibits in the ongoing art exhibition are presented across three themes: the Ocean, the Universe, and the Forest.
Each work was collaboratively created by the association’s members and artists from multiple partner social service organisations, a statement by MAA noted. Moreover, the works on show can also offer an insight into how children with autism observe the world around them, as noted by information displayed at the venue.
“Although individuals with autism face challenges in interpersonal communication, they possess rich and delicate inner worlds, boundless imagination, and a strong desire for emotional expression”, the MAA statement said, adding that art is used to create dialogue and break down stereotypes of the autism community, guiding viewers into the “unique spiritual perspectives of these young artists”.
The opening ceremony on Saturday was hosted at the museum and saw 50 attendees including parents, guests and other members of the public, the statement said.
MAA President Sun Choi Man said in her speech, as summarised by the statement, that through the exhibition, the association hopes to continue promoting social inclusion, enabling members of the public to “understand the autism community through art, and to spread acceptance and care across all levels of society”, looking forward to more platforms in the future.
Information displayed at the exhibition also introduces the variety of free art workshops that have been held by the association, which have received positive responses and drawn many participants comprising members and parents. The information notes that events have been held in conjunction with public welfare organisations. The statement noted that they hope to launch more initiatives and exchange opportunities.
Members of the public can find the exhibition on the ground floor of the museum, which is open from Wednesday through Monday, and closed on Tuesdays. One can visit from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the last entry at 5:30 p.m.
Photos: Rui Pastorin
