The Macau Museum of Art (MAM) reopened on Wednesday after being closed for over a month due to the COVID-19 epidemic, aiming to attract visitors keen to explore their desire of creativity and art.
All visitors to the museum must wear a facemask, have their temperature checked and present a digital health declaration.
According to a MAM leaflet, an exhibition of cultural and creative items from the Palace Museum, complete with a so-called “education area”, on the 3rd floor gallery showcases the court life and culture at the Forbidden City from different perspectives, familiarising the public with the cultural artefacts.
The exhibition of cultural and creative artefacts comprises four sections, namely ‘A Blend of Arts’, ‘The Silk Road Trade’, ‘Court Life’ and ‘Court Culture’.
The section, ‘A Blend of Arts’, displays artwork by Western painters who served at the Ming and Qing courts from the Palace Museum collection while ‘The Silk Road Trade’ section showcases selected exhibits such as silk, porcelain and tea, which were exported to the West via the Maritime Silk Road from the 15th century.
The ‘Court Life’ section is presented in two settings, a study and a teahouse, with the Palace Museum exhibits reflecting a wealth of daily life elements of the Qing court, while the ‘Court Culture’ section showcases products with rich cultural contents blending elements of the Palace Museum collection.
According to the MAM website, the gallery has also designed an educational area for parents and children to have fun learning. The Palace Museum Educational Exhibition includes five sections, namely, ‘The Splendour of Ancient Architecture’, ‘The Brilliance of Qing Court Clothing’, ‘The Exploration of Sea and Sky’, ‘The Melodiousness of Timepieces’ and ‘Four Seasons in the Forbidden City’.
Some sections of the educational exhibition have been cordoned off to prevent visitors from sitting too close to each other during the COVID-19 epidemic.
The exhibition on the 3rd-floor gallery of the museum at the Macau Cultural Centre runs until April 13. It opens daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (no admission after 6:30 p.m.). It is closed on Mondays but open on public holidays. Free admission.
Photos: Camy Tam
