Macau's Cuchi-Cuchi Bookhouse and the power of picture books

Interview by Rui Pastorin         On a corner in Rua de Pedro Coutinho (高地烏街) sits a small local bookshop continuing to highlight what its owner believes to be important for a child’s life and development: picture books. The bookshop, called “Cuchi-Cuchi Bookhouse”, has called the area home for about a year, though the brand has been around since 2018, being first set up near the Ruins of Paul’s, owner Lily Wong (黃國娟) told

June 9, 2026 | BY admin

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Fans and creators praise debut HK Comic Con –despite crowd woes

Khalel Vallo in Hong Kong         The inaugural “Hong Kong Comic Con 2026” concluded on Sunday after a three-day run at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai, attracting visitors, cosplayers and pop culture enthusiasts from Hong Kong and neighbouring cities including Macau and Shenzhen. Held from Friday through Sunday, the convention brought together comic book creators, entertainment personalities, collectors,

June 4, 2026 | BY admin

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Rediscovering Macau’s wild: giant mosquitoes, subterranean ants & 1,400 specimens

An exhibition at the University of Macau (UM) Library provides a look into the city’s wildlife. Running until August 28, “Rediscovering Macau’s Wild: 135 New Insect Records” showcases around 1,400 insect specimens. The collection represents the work of the late entomologist Emmett R. Easton, who systematically catalogued Macau’s urban and rural insect fauna during the 1990s before passing away in 2025 at the age of 87.  Jointly organised by the UM Centre for Macau Studies,

June 3, 2026 | BY William Chan

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Sophie Leong offers ‘wonderland’ journey at Macau's 10 Fantasia gallery

At the 10 Fantasia gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷), a solo exhibition by Macau artist Sophie Leong takes exhibitiongoers through a world of art with layered meanings.Introducing the Macau-born artist’s art style, a recent statement from the gallery said that her work combines dark, opulent, and fantasy themes while incorporating mixed-media, adding that they integrate storytelling with cultural symbolism.For this exhibition, aptly titled “Sophie’s Adventures in

June 2, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Filipinos celebrate 24th edition of Pahiyas Macau

Interview by Rui Pastorin         The sound of loud cheers and thumping music filled the Chan Meng Kam Theatre in Iao Hon district yesterday as crowds of Filipinos celebrated yet another lively edition of the traditional San Isidro Pahiyas Festival in Macau, marking its 24th edition in the city.The colourful Pahiyas (“precious offering”) festival originates from the town of Lucban, Quezon, Philippines, where the largest celebrations take place.

June 1, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's FRC gallery hosts ‘The Tea in Macau’ exhibition by Cássia Schutt & Lily Lee

A joint photography and painting exhibition titled “The Tea in Macau: Revealing Details and Leaving Space for Imagination” opened last week at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, bringing together works by Brazilian photographer Cássia Schutt and Chinese painter Lily Lee, aka Li Chunlian, inspired by Macau’s tea culture and traditional tea houses. Both are based in Macau. The exhibition features 34 works, comprising 16 photographs and 18 paintings, exploring Macau’s tea

May 28, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Resonating with the past: 3 Macau artists on ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ at Venice Biennale

Interview by William Chan        Following our discussion with curators Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng regarding Macau’s participation in the 61st International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia*, we turn to the three artists whose works form the core of “Jacone’s Polyphony.” Through their diverse styles of art, Fok Hoi Seng, O Chi Wai, and Lei Fung Ieng bridge the gap between the unfulfilled 17th-century journey of the Jesuit painter Wu Li

May 27, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau artist uses 30 artworks to show, emphasise self-love

Thirty different ways of showing self-love are being presented across artworks by young local artist Ceci Chio (趙韻詩) for her aptly named solo exhibition “Self-Love Project 30: Thirty Ways to Love Yourself”, which is now in its final four days at the Pavilion of Exhibitions and Artistic Shows for Young People in Praça do Tap Siac (塔石廣場).An artist who tackles illustration and graphic design, Chio’s works on display at the free-admission exhibition, which is on until Sunday,

May 21, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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University of Macau (UM) Symphony Orchestra earns warm reception at debut concert

Interview and review by William Chan        The University of Macau Symphony Orchestra (UMSO) held its debut concert, “A Night at the Symphony,” on campus last Tuesday. The programme featured Verdi’s Aida, Ravel’s Pavane pour une infante défunte (“Pavane for a Dead Princess”), Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and Grieg’s Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Gershwin’s An American in Paris Suite, as well as Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley’s Pure

May 20, 2026 | BY admin

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‘Ink as Void’ exhibition in Macau transforms calligraphy into immersive spatial art

“Ink as Void” opened at CREATIVE MACAU (CCI) in Nape last week, aiming to present a contemporary dialogue between calligraphy, literature and spatial art through the works of Macau-based artist Xi Di. Blending ink, installation, video and mixed media, the exhibition reinterprets traditional calligraphy as an immersive and interactive visual experience. According to the event booklet, the exhibition positions ink as a bridge connecting text, poetry and spatial installation. Rather

May 19, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Bacalhau, sea otters star in Vanda Chan’s solo exhibition at Macau's 10 Fantasia gallery

Bacalhau (codfish), along with sea otters on a quest towards its discovery, are taking up an exhibition room at the 10 Fantasia gallery via paintings by Macau illustrator and designer Vanda Chan’s (陳家欣) “Bacalhau” solo exhibition.On until June 30, the free-admission exhibition in room A of the gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷) starts with a story told through a line of seven paintings that exhibitiongoers will first encounter starring an adventurous group of

May 15, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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The Violin Case: from a lost artwork to film premiere in Macau

“The Violin Case” is set to make its premiere tomorrow at the Studio City Cinema in Cotai, marking the culmination of continued passion and years of hard work.A one-night mini-odyssey, it marks the first theatrical feature length film of award-winning director Max Bessmertny, an NYU Tisch School of the Arts graduate who has directed a variety of short films, including 12 set in Macau such as “Tricycle Thief”, “Dirty Laundry” and “The Handover”.  Leading the project with him

May 14, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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University of Macau (UM) historian donates 500 Canton & Macau photos to library

Review by William Chan        Paul A. Van Dyke, an adjunct professor at the Centre for Macau Studies (CMS), donated some 500 old photos and postcards from Canton and Macau to the University of Macau (UM) library. The donation ceremony took place on Monday morning at the university, showcasing multiple photos and postcards from Van Dyke’s collection.Canton is the old Western name of Guangzhou, the capital city of Guangdong Province.Last May, Van Dyke

May 13, 2026 | BY admin

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Students create maps, artworks to showcase their perspective of Macau

A variety of colourful artworks showcasing Macau through the eyes of youngsters are on display at Instituto Português do Oriente (IPOR) on Rua do Pato (醫院後街) for an exhibition held as part of the ongoing Letras & Companhia festival. Letras & Companhia (“Literature and Companions”) is a literary and cultural festival for parents and children, being held until May 24. The event officially kicked off on Saturday, marking the event’s sixth edition; this year it is titled

May 12, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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