Galaxy hosts Macau & HK artists’ works at ‘Summer Love’ exhibition

Galaxy Macau is showcasing the individual artworks of five well-known contemporary artists from Macau and Hong Kong at the “Artists-in-Residence: Summer Love – Live Mural Painting and Exhibition” at GalaxyArt, the integrated resort’s art space located within the Galaxy Promenade.The five featured artists comprise Hong Kong mural artist and illustrator Bao Ho, Hong Kong artist and illustrator Kristopher Ho, Macau graffiti artists “MCZ” and “PIBG”, and Hong Kong mural artist and

May 24, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Sands Gallery displays nearly 60 ceramic works by Fang Lijun

Nearly 60 works by Fang Lijun, known as one of the four giants of Chinese contemporary art, are on display at Sands Gallery, which is located on the 6th floor of the Grand Suites at Four Seasons.Titled “Fang Lijun Ceramic Works Exhibition” and overseen by veteran curator Luo Yi, a recent Sands China statement noted that Fang’s densely structured and highly delicate “skin-like” ceramics are displayed at the exhibition, using the material as an “artistic language” in a “brand-new

May 23, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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An Inclusive World / Week 2*

OOrganised by the Macao Professional Speaking Association (MPSA) and co-organised by Language Exchange & Cultural Promotion Association, Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao), and Sustainable Development Association, the Macao-wide English Essay Competition (MEEC) wrapped up its 2022-2023 competition with an award ceremony on May 13 at the Macao Science Centre.Individual and group awards were presented, and student representatives were invited to share their winning essays in

May 22, 2023 | BY admin

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Local experimental creation series ‘Give It A Shot’ on show

Local experimental theatre and cultural groups are holding a series of activities “Give It A Shot”, combining exhibitions with performances at the At Light Art Gallery in Macau. The Creative team shared their thoughts on their productions in an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily at the gallery recently.Co-hosted by Myland Culture, Macau Experimental Theatre, and Own Theatre, the “Give it a shot” experimental creation series is being held this month, with three new works

May 18, 2023 | BY Ginnie Liang

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MBDA chairman expresses concern over quality of local private music competitions

Interview by William Chan        Conductor and chairman of the Macau Band Directors Association (MBDA) Leong Pui Long expressed concern about the increasing number of private music competitions in Macau, in an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily in the MBDA rehearsal room on Avenida Almirante Lacerda last week.Leong noted that in recent years, the number of music competitions organised as commercial ventures has risen significantly in Macau. While many students,

May 17, 2023 | BY admin

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Artelli & Tasteractive present ‘The Taste Sensorial Adventure’

Multi-dimensional premium art space Artelli and local creative ensemble Tasteractive are collaborating to present “The Taste Sensorial Adventure” in the art space, which is located at City of Dreams (COD) in Cotai, according to a recent statement from the gallery.The statement noted that Artelli, a flagship project under Forward Fashion Holdings that opened in late 2022, has collaborated with several international artists, with key collaborations such as Japanese artist Satoru KOIZUMI’s

May 16, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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An Inclusive World*

Organised by the Macao Professional Speaking Association (MPSA) and co-organised by Language Exchange & Cultural Promotion Association, Society of Food & Environmental Health (Macao), and Sustainable Development Association, the Macao-wide English Essay Competition (MEEC) wrapped up its 2022-2023 competition with an award ceremony on Saturday, at the Macao Science Centre.Individual and group awards were presented, and student representatives were invited to share their winning essays in

May 15, 2023 | BY admin

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Artists give their take on Casa Garden in 60 pieces

The first edition of the Urban Sketchers Macao exhibition is being held at Casa Garden, the headquarters of the Macau delegation of the Orient Foundation (Fundação Oriente) in Praça Luis de Camões, until May 28, showcasing over 60 works of varying techniques and methods.All the works depict Casa Garden (“Garden House”) and its environs.Speaking about the exhibition, the foundation’s director of the Macau-China Delegation, Catarina Cottinelli da Costa, told The Macau Post Daily at Casa

May 11, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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MyLand Culture launches alternative art space – At Light

Interview by William Chan        Local art group MyLand Culture co-founder and full-time art curator Pal Lok (陸竹) told The Macau Post Daily recently in an exclusive interview that the organisation launched in February its alternative art space – MyLand Living Room – at At Light in Praia Grande.According to Lok, the alternative art space is a venue for presenting art in a more independent and experimental way that is distinct from the traditional commercial art

May 10, 2023 | BY admin

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A look at Yang Liping’s Rite of Spring

Interview and review by Ginnie Liang        The 33rd Macao Arts Festival (MAF) opened on April 28-29 with Rite of Spring, which utilised Stravinsky’s iconic score alongside original compositions from over 100 years ago, for which numerous dance artistes have created choreographies. Renowned mainland Chinese dancer Yang Liping’s version of Rite of Spring, regarded as a pioneering work of Chinese modern dance ever since its launch for integrating Oriental philosophy,

May 9, 2023 | BY admin

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Amagao Gallery displays 27 artists’ works in ‘YEAR ONE Exhibition’

The works of 27 artists are being showcased in the ‘YEAR ONE Exhibition’ at Amagao Gallery in Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau until May 21.The exhibition, which follows “Colour Lusofonia” and “Lusografia”, celebrates the first anniversary of the gallery, according to a recent Artyzen statement.Most of the artists are locals, the statement noted, adding that it is a “fitting symbol” for the promise made a year ago to the arts and the local community.The works on display include

May 4, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Dolce Voce to present 'A Voyage of Voices'

Interview by William Chan         Maria Vanessa Leão, the conductor and music director of the local choir Dolce Voce, and Daniel Leong Si Kei, the choir president, said in an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily last week that the choir’s upcoming performances “A Voyage of Voices” will showcase music from various countries and regions, aiming to create a pleasant experience for the audience and provide them with a glimpse into the diverse cultures of

May 3, 2023 | BY admin

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190 of Fang Lijun’s works on display at MAM

The Macau Museum of Art (MAM) is currently displaying 190 of Fang Lijun’s works from the early 1980s to 2022 in an exhibition titled “Fang Lijun: The Light of Dust”.The exhibits comprise sketches, oils, prints, ink paintings and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), among others.According to a recent statement from the museum, the exhibition’s title refers to the old Chinese idiom “concealing one’s brilliance to merge with the dust”. Themed “Human & Figures”, the exhibition

April 27, 2023 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Artist to present ‘On This Side of Macao – The Quest for Verónica’

Interview by William Chan        Bernardo Amorim, a multimedia and plastic arts artist based in Macau, is set to lead both adults and children on a fantastical expedition in his latest play, “On This Side of Macao – The Quest for Verónica” as part of the 33rd Macao Arts Festival, which starts on Friday.In an exclusive interview with The Macau Post Daily last week, Amorim noted that the performance will take place on May 6 and May 7, building upon the success of his

April 26, 2023 | BY admin

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