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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Fusion gig ‘The Four Horsemen’ to be held at Sifang

Interview by William Chan        Local jazz saxophonist and flautist Lam Chak Seng, based in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), told the Post last week that he and three other musicians will feature The Four Horsemen, a concert blending jazz and rock at Sifang Art Space on Avenida do Almirante Lacerda next Wednesday.“Sifang” means “four ways”.The show will feature Lam, drummer Jun Kung, guitarist Chan Hon Chong, and bassist Ivan Pineda. They will play a range of pop and

July 17, 2024 | BY admin

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Collective exhibition features 45 artworks

A collective exhibition kicked off earlier this week at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery that is showcasing 45 works of Chinese calligraphy and painting, as well as watercolours, oils and acrylics, all of which are on display until July 20.The free-admission exhibition, titled “2024 Flower and Colour”, is organised by the foundation in conjunction with Chinese Artists Exchange Association – Macau, with the support of Macau Arts, Painting and Calligraphy Friendship Association.

July 11, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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3 exhibitions showcase artists’ works at Ox Warehouse

The works of three artists are simultaneously being showcased in separate exhibitions at the Ox Warehouse, each presenting their art through mediums such as videos and installations to convey their themes.The exhibitions are “Neverland – A Slice of Cake Project” by Xu Ge, “Obstinate Spine” by Song Gewen and “Next of Kin” by Cheung Zhiwan. All exhibitions are held as part of the art group’s artist-in-residence programmes in Macau, with all works showcased until August

July 10, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Plants take on different shapes in lensman’s ‘Nocturnal’ exhibition

Local lensman Rusty Fox (Wang Lap Wong) is showcasing his works in an exhibition titled “Nocturnal”, which is on at the Taipa Village Art Space until August 24 and showcases “body-like forms of plants” growing in Macau, according to a recent statement from the art space.“Nocturnal” is also the title of Fox’s latest photobook.The statement noted that the photographer, who has a master’s degree in documentary photography from the University of South Wales and a bachelor’s degree

July 9, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Catch local artist’s still-life acrylics at FRC gallery till Saturday

A solo exhibition entitled “The Splendor of Objects” is currently on at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, showcasing acrylics by local artist Chan Man Kin until Saturday.An artist at the Li Keran Academy and a resident painter at the Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Chan’s latest solo exhibition at the free-admission gallery comprises a total of 21 acrylics, according to a recent FRC gallery statement.The statement said that the project was inspired by “still-nature painting and

July 4, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Artist explores identity concept in dance

The local art organisation, T Theatre, presented a performance titled “The Uncanny” (Chinese: 溪山清遠) at its venue in Nape on Saturday.Established in 2016, T Theatre not only refers to the venue in Nape but also promotes various forms of choreography, aiming to explore diverse body practices across different media and backgrounds.Prior to Saturday’s performance, Guo Rui, the co-creator, choreographer, and performer based in Guangzhou, spoke to the Post about the show. This marks the

July 3, 2024 | BY William Chan

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Galaxy Macau unveils ‘Eggspression’ art experience

Galaxy Macau unveiled on Friday an exhibition entitled “Eggspression - An Immersive Art Experience”, which features installations created by Dutch public installation artist Henk Hofstra and “The Egg House” team from New York.The exhibition at the Cotai property is split into two parts.The first is Hofstra’s large-scale installation titled “Eggs Fall from the Sky”. Usually exhibited outdoors, this exhibition marks the first time that the artist is showcasing his fried egg

July 2, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Around 100 ceramics, porcelains on display at Amagao Gallery

Amagao Gallery at Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau is displaying over 100 pieces of artworks and crockery made by Portugal-based ceramic producers “Vista Alegre” and “Bordallo Pinheiro”, with the exhibition on until August 4.The gallery is managed by Galeria 57 (Macau) in partnership with the hotel operator. Titled “Made with Love”, a recent joint statement by the hotel and gallery noted that the creators of the pieces are “distinguished” producers in Portugal.The statement said that

July 1, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Artyzen Grand Lapa presents ‘Beauty of Perfect White – Blanc de Chine’ exhibition

The Artyzen Grand Lapa Macau hotel in Nape is showcasing a representative selection of white porcelain artworks and utensils from Dehua county, Fujian province, in an exhibition entitled “Beauty of Perfect White – Blanc de Chine”.Dehua porcelain (德化陶瓷), traditionally known in the West as Blanc de Chine (French for “White from China”), is a type of white Chinese porcelain. In 2021, the kilns of Dehua were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.Organised by the Dehua County

June 27, 2024 | BY Yuki Lei

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Students express their thoughts through theatre

Interview by William Chan        In an exclusive interview with the Post, Mabina Choi Leng Chi, theatre director of the local drama group Big Mouse Kids Drama Group, revealed that their three-year project “I can...”, in collaboration with students from Escola Dom Luís Versiglia, will present its final performance “Memory Puzzle Master” this weekend.Choi noted that “Memory Puzzle Master,” the third phase of the project, is an immersive theatre experience where

June 26, 2024 | BY admin

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