Artist explores mystery of human body in ‘Calligraphic Poetry’ exhibition

A solo exhibition entitled Calligraphic Poetry by local artist Leong Lai Ieng is currently on at the 10 Fantasia gallery in the S. Lázaro district, with the works on display tackling the theme of “thinking about the human body and organs through brushstrokes”.Comprising seven sketches in the gallery’s room B09, Leong uses lines, shadows and textures to “interpret the inner and outer aspects of people and the unfolding of reality and creation”, according to a statement displayed at

August 8, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MJO to bring live, danceable music to Regency Art Hotel

Interview by William Chan        The Macau Jazz Orchestra (MJO) and Regency Art Hotel are jointly presenting the “Macau Cabaret” live band concert at the hotel’s ballroom on August 17, conductor Gregory Wong Weng Hou, organiser Mars Lee Siu Hong, and the hotel’s GM Willie Tay told the Post last week in an online interview.The concert will feature various dance music styles like swing, cha-cha, mambo, tango, and more, promising a delightful evening of live music

August 7, 2024 | BY admin

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‘Unique-Verse’ exhibition showcases local comic artist’s drawings

Local comic artist and illustrator Aya Lei (李絢) is showcasing her drawings in an exhibition entitled “Unique-Verse” at the Creative Macau gallery, which is on until August 17.A self-taught artist, Lei’s exhibition features works of ink on paper as well as mixed media. Moreover, some of the works on display were created by merging them with her daughter’s drawings, showcasing “interesting possibilities”, according to a statement provided by the gallery, with Lei noting that this

August 6, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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10 Fantasia presents Responsible Gambling Art Exhibition

The Macao Gaming Industry Employees Home association, in conjunction with the Macau Animation, Comic and Toy Artistic and Cultural Exchanges Promote Association, launched on Saturday the Responsible Gambling Art Exhibition, showcasing gamblers’ spiritual connection and awareness of responsible gambling through 30 artworks featuring the theme of responsible gambling, jointly produced by local gambling disorder prevention entities and local artists.The exhibition featuring a combination of

August 5, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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‘Focus’ exhibition showcases over 300 artworks 

Over 300 sets of export paintings and works are on display on the third and fourth floor of the Macao Museum of Art (MAM) for a large-scale exhibition entitled “Focus: Integration of Art between China and the West in the 18th -19th Centuries”.The term “export paintings” refers to paintings that are created in one country or region and then sold or shipped to be displayed or sold in another country or region.Showcased across three sections across both floors, the works

August 2, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Catch a glimpse of Macau history at ‘Old Meets New’ exhibition

The “Old Meets New: A Historical Photo Exhibition Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Macao’s Return to the Motherland” is currently on at the Macau Museum, presenting nearly 120 photos and objects until September 8.The exhibition is located in the gallery on the third floor of the museum.The objects and photographs, both old and new, are exhibited across five sections: “Historical Buildings”, “Everyday Life”, “Scenes of the Past”, “Celebrating the Return”

August 1, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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HK Int’l Band Fair features Macau school band

William Chan in Hong Kong        Macau’s Chan Sui Ki Perpetual Help College Wind Band on Monday participated in the Hong Kong International Band Fair 2024 at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium in Hong Kong’s New Territories. I took part as a member of my alma mater.Established in 2018 by its current conductor Cynthia Lao Cheng Han, the band has performed in various school activities and public events. Monday marked our inaugural performance outside Macau.Despite having

July 31, 2024 | BY admin

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Local Canto electronica band EVADE to release new album

Interview and review by Ginnie Liang        EVADE, a local independent Cantonese-language electronica band, are back with their new work after the release of their previous album in 2020, and are keen to bring a major transformation in their music style, EVADE told the Post in a recent interview in the band’s studio on the second floor of a clothing shop on Rua da Barca.The band members said they were welcoming fans to listen to their new released tracks and looking

July 30, 2024 | BY admin

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35 paintings on display in Zheng Xiaojun’s ‘She-Realm’

The works of artist Zheng Xiaojun (鄭曉君) are being showcased at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, with 35 paintings of women and children created in the artist’s style on display until Saturday. Zheng, a member of the Macau Artist Society, is a PhD Associate Professor at Jinan University’s School of Journalism and Communication and is also its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and New Media Art Research

July 29, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Immersive ‘Sweet Dreams in the Woods’ to return to CCM

Interview by Rui Pastorin        “Sweet Dreams in the Woods” will return to the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) from August 7 to 11, set to present immersive theatre for babies that will allow them to explore, while also creating an environment that ignites their senses.Following its successful debut last year, the show is part of the 1st Macao International Children’s Arts Festival (MICAF) and is for babies aged four to 15 months and their parents.The Post spoke with

July 25, 2024 | BY admin

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Portuguese percussion acrobatic gig mesmerises audiences

Review by William Chan        The percussion acrobatic theatre CRASSH_Duo Circus WETUMTUM from Portugal has been one of the featured performances at the first Macao International Children’s Arts Festival.The shows took place at the Macau Cultural Centre (CCM) Black Box I, with a total of nine performances held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.During the show, two performers took the audience on an engaging journey through the percussion-themed CRASSH universe. They utilised

July 24, 2024 | BY admin

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Over 90 works by local writers showcased at literature house

An exhibition titled “How Words Fly - Exhibition of Donations from Local Writers” is taking place at the House of Macao Literature on Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, enabling visitors to learn more about Macau’s writers.Located on the first floor, the ongoing exhibition, according to a recent statement from the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), kicked off last month and comprises over 90 pieces or sets of selected works donated by local writers and literary publishers.The items on

July 23, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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H2H Gallery displays stained glass artworks

The Hold On To Hope (H2H) Gallery in Ka Ho Village in Coloane is hosting an exhibition that showcases stained glass artworks until Sunday.Titled “Blooming in Glass”, the works presented at the free-admission exhibition are by local artists Tochoi (杜翠) and Puilam Choi. It is organised by the Questionmark Workshop, Association of Rehabilitation of Drug Abusers of Macau (ARTM) and Hold on to Hope Project, according to the Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO) website.The works on display

July 22, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Nat Geo photo contest winner exhibits works on Catholic World Heritage

The works of local photographer and National Geographic Photo Contest winner António Leong (梁舜堯) are currently on display on the ground floor of the Macao Catholic Culture Association (ACCM) on Rua Formosa, showcasing the Catholic cultural elements of Macau’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Historic Centre.Entitled Via Pulchritudinis: Macao’s Catholic World Heritage Photo Exhibition, the free-admission exhibition is on until July 28, according to a recent statement by the

July 18, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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