Local guzheng player Peggy Chan reaching new heights in Beijing

When The Macau Post Daily last interviewed Peggy Chan Pui Ian (formerly Peggy Chan Pui Yan) back in October 2020 she was in her third year at the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing (中央音樂學院; CCOM).Now almost three years later Chan is doing her master’s degree in Guzheng and composing music for the instrument which has been published and has even been asked to compose pieces by another ensemble. She has also performed for President Xi Jinping and been a judge for a

August 29, 2023 | BY Lesley Wells

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Art Macao’s main exhibition boasts 118 works at MAM

“The Statistics of Fortune – Main Exhibition of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023” is being held at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) in Nape, boasting 118 contemporary pieces by 42 artists.Held on MAM’s first, second and third floors, the artists exhibiting their work are from Cambodia, Canada, France, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, and the United States, as well as mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and

August 28, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Exhibition highlights patriotic life of nation’s Honorary President Soong Ching Ling

The current “Exhibition of Soong Ching Ling’s Life”, which officially opened on Tuesday and runs until next Tuesday, commemorates her 130th birthday and highlights her patriotic activities during her long life.Soong passed away in Beijing on May 29, 1981, aged 88. She was appointed Honorary President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) during her final illness was given the special title of Honorary President of the PRC.The exhibition is being held at the China-Portuguese-speaking

August 24, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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‘One Flower·One World’ exhibition by NaHeYa opens at Rui Cunha Foundation

The Rui Cunha Foundation held yesterday the opening ceremony of the solo exhibition “One Flower. One World”, presenting the artwork of NaHeYa, an Inner Mongolian painter specialising in Chinese art. The exhibition will be on display until this coming Saturday at the foundation’s gallery.It is the first time the artist’s work is being shown in Macau.NaHeYa and seven representatives of associations from various fields of art and culture, officiated at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.A

August 23, 2023 | BY Gabriel Tam

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Felix Vong presents contemporary art in Taipa Village

Interview by William Chan        The Taipa Village Cultural Association has invited local artist Felix Vong (黃雅諾) to host his inaugural solo exhibition, “The First Contemporary Art Museum of Macau,” which is scheduled to run until September 22.The exhibition, staged in Taipa Village, features over 25 art pieces inspired by renowned international artists, according to Vong.Vong recently sat down for an interview with The Macau Post Daily to discuss his work and the

August 22, 2023 | BY admin

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Macau through the lens: unveiling the halo effect of variety shows

Interview and review by Ginnie Liang        These days, young people in mainland China have a strong desire to travel, and they have the spending power to do it. They are passionate about travelling to new locations, trying out local cuisines, and visiting attractions. Notably, the buzz surrounding “Macau Tourism” topics on popular social media platform Sina Weibo has seen a significant increase recently.Also, there is a growing trend for mainland Chinese variety TV

August 17, 2023 | BY admin

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Local band FunkRoller to perform on Friday

Interview by William Chan        Local band FunkRoller’s drummer Carmen Ip Wai Man has told The Macau Post Daily that they will perform at Bookand in the Praia do Manduco neighbourhood on Friday.FunkRoller, comprising several local musicians of instrumentalists and singers, met each other as jazz musicians initially and later formed a band earlier this year, initiated by Ip and singer Carol, to explore different musical genres and experiment with smaller band

August 16, 2023 | BY admin

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3 local artists exhibit works at Sands Gallery

Three local artists are showcasing their works at Sands Gallery for the “Behind the Forms: Aesthetics of Contemporary Art – Trio Exhibition by Lei Ieng Wai, Leong Chi Mou and Lai Sio Kit” until October 15.The permanent art space has had seven art exhibitions that featured mainland Chinese and international artists since opening in 2022. The current exhibition, themed “Forms”, is hosted as an exhibition in support of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023.A recent Sands China

August 15, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Wynn presents da Vinci’s science & art works in multi-sensory exhibition

Wynn Palace is currently hosting a multisensory exhibition titled “The Contour of Light: A Re-encounter with Leonardo da Vinci”*, showcasing da Vinci’s art and science works at the integrated resort’s Art Centre.The exhibition is hosted in support of the “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023” and runs through October 15. Its artistic production and curation are by Art Media Studio, which is based in Italy.According to a recent Wynn Resorts statement, the exhibition uses

August 11, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Local artist Nono Leong creates ‘Dopamine Garden’ at NOVA Mall

Interview by William Chan        Local artist and designer Nono Leong Chi Hang has spoken with The Macau Post Daily about his recent project “Dopamine Garden” with NOVA Mall, including art installations, photo spots and workshops at the mall.The exclusive interview was held recently in a conference room of NOVA Mall.A graduate of Macao Polytechnic University (MPU), Leong worked as a graphic designer at the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) in his early years. His works have

August 10, 2023 | BY admin

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Local artists to perform at Macao Alternative Music Festival 2023

Interview by William Chan        Local composer Lam Lai Keng and local percussionist Yukie Lai U Kei have told The Macau Post Daily that they will perform “Between the Space” at the Macao Alternative Music Festival 2023 on Sunday at the 20Hz Art Lab in Fai Chi Kei district.The exclusive interview was held last week at the venue of the Macao Percussion Association (MPA) in the Avenida de Horta e Costa neighbourhood.The festival, co-organised by the Macao Contemporary

August 9, 2023 | BY admin

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Jason Naylor & Philip Colbert display pop works at Sands China resorts

Across Sands China’s integrated resorts in Cotai, visitors are greeted with works on display at the “Meet the Magic: In celebration of Disney 100 by Philip Colbert and Jason Naylor” exhibition, with the internationally renowned pop artists showcasing their works in Macau for the first time.Held in support of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023 and in celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary, the artworks can be viewed until October 15, with The Macau Post Daily

August 8, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau’s most extensive BE@RBRICK exhibition on display at Galaxy resort

The “BE@RBRICK MACAU – World’s First Immersive BE@RBRICK Art Exhibition” is currently on display at Galaxy Macau in Cotai until September 22, being the city’s most extensive BE@RBRICK themed exhibition.Hosted in support of the “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023”, the free exhibits are displayed at GalaxyArt, which is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., as well as at the Pearl Lobby and the Outdoor Lawn.A recent Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) statement said that

August 7, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Melco hosts Mr Doodle’s debut exhibition in Macau

Melco Resorts & Entertainment is presenting the first solo art exhibition in Macau by world-renowned contemporary artist Mr Doodle* at City of Dreams (COD) in Cotai.Titled “Mr Doodle First Exhibition in Macao”, the exhibition is hosted in support of the “Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023” and features four installations and 24 brand new original artworks.According to a recent statement from the integrated resort operator, the installations comprise the Doodle

August 4, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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