Macau's Albergue SCM exhibition presents art of calligraphy

Calligraphy and art lovers can admire a raft of works displayed at Albergue SCM for the “Success with Horse - Works by Choi Chun Heng and his Treasured Collections” exhibition.On until April 16, the exhibition kicked off last week during CAC – Círculo dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau (Circle of the Friends of Macau’s Culture) and Albergue SCM’s* “Celebration of the Chinese New Year of the Horse” party in commemoration of the Lantern Festival, with the opening witnessed by

March 12, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau's Comuna de Pedra aims to break stereotypes through inclusive art at TODOS Fest!

Interview by William Chan        For years, Comuna de Pedra (“Stone Commune”) has been deeply rooted in the local community, creating inclusive theatre for people with disabilities and the elderly. The sixth edition of its “TODOS Fest! Inclusive Arts Festival”, being held from March 20 to 22, once again puts its core belief into practice: “Inclusive art is essential for building an inclusive society.” This year, the festival introduces two unique overseas

March 11, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau-based Portuguese artist Lúcia Lemos explores architectural beauty at ‘White Diamond’ solo exhibition

An exhibition by Portuguese Macau-based visual artist Lúcia Lemos is currently on display at Creative Macau, presenting black-and-white photographs of the iconic Casa da Música in Portugal. Titled “A White Diamond Exhibition,” the show opened last week and runs until March 28.The exhibition presents a series of black-and-white photographs, reflecting Lemos’s fascination with the fleeting moment between framing and releasing the camera shutter. According to Lemos, photographing with

March 10, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Photo exhibition by Mil-Homens pays homage to late Macau architect José Maneiras

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Black and white photos taken by Portuguese photographer António Duarte Mil-Homens are being displayed at Casa Garden until April 5, being not only a showcase of architectural photography, but a homage to the late Macanese architect José Maneiras (1935-2025).The exhibition, “José Maneiras: From Architecture to Urban Management in Macau”, is held as part of the 15th Macau Literary Festival – The Script Road and features 49

March 6, 2026 | BY admin

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From Macau to the world: the architectural vision of Hon Yun

Interview and review by William Chan        Earlier this month, while attending two ProjectPlayaround events,*  I reconnected with my secondary school classmate and old friend, Hon Yun (韓櫞) – the operator and interior designer of 3J Generative Space in Nape, the venue for both workshops.The space’s contemporary design stands in sharp contrast to the surrounding ageing commercial blocks. Beneath its calm surface lies a system of utility and order. The space

March 5, 2026 | BY admin

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Hou Kong Lantern Festival event aims to deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture & national pride

Macau’s renowned Hou Kong Middle School (Primary Section) hosted a Lantern Festival* event yesterday, and Chan Pou Sin, the school’s vice principal, told the Post during the festivity that it aimed to deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture and national pride.The one-day event was hosted on the school campus on Rua de Afonso de Albuquerque. Hou Kong Middle School, which comprises a number of different campuses, has been a traditional Chinese medium school since 1932. “Hou

March 4, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's Tap Seac Gallery displays over 150 works of embroidery from Chongqing & Xinjiang

A large-scale exhibition titled “Splendid Colours – Embroidery Art Exhibition from Chongqing and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region” is showcasing a total of 154 sets or pieces at Tap Seac Gallery, with members of the public able to admire traditional embroidery, one of the nation’s most representative traditional arts, until March 15.Entering the free-admission venue, visitors will find a display of intricate and colourful pieces as well as a glimpse into the craftsmanship that went

February 27, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau filmmaker Tracy Choi probes ‘ordinary’ vs ‘extraordinary’ in new film ‘Girlfriends’

Interview by William Chan        Local filmmaker Tracy Choi’s (徐欣羡) latest feature, “Girlfriends” (《女孩不平凡》), premieres locally tomorrow, probing the paradox of seeking “extraordinary” lives in a modern world – especially for women.According to the film description, “Girlfriends”, a 101-minute drama, follows a young woman’s journey through three distinct love stories and stages of life. At 17, she is naive; at 22, hesitant; and by 34, she

February 26, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's Mr. Bubbles: ‘a quiet friend who stays by your side through hard times’

Interview by Rui Pastorin        One day in 2020, Jessica Ieong (楊沅喬) experienced a stressful and tiring day at work. So, she did what she usually does to find relief and put her mind at ease: draw. Local-born Ieong told the Post in a recent interview that while she graduated from the University of Macau (UM) with a degree in Civil Engineering and previously worked in the profession, art has always been an outlet for her, using it as a form of self-expression and

February 25, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau's FRC gallery rings in Year of the Horse with CNY exhibition

The Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery continues to celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY) and ring in the Year of the Horse with an ongoing exhibition that features a display of chosen artworks from the FRC Collection.Titled “Riding the Year of the Fire Horse” and having kicked off a few days before the start of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holiday, members of the public dropping into the free-admission gallery in the city centre will find a variety of works of different disciplines. Among

February 24, 2026 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘Flowing Memory’ exhibition at Creative Macau presents 40 oils

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Christopher Lei Weng Kuong is continuing to showcase a raft of oil paintings in his exhibition “Flowing Memory: The Artistic DNA of Macau in the Eyes of a Painter”, which is now entering its final six days at Creative Macau in Nape.With 40 paintings on show, each piece was created over a period of around four years until 2025, most presenting layers for observers to peel back and take a closer look. Having opened earlier this

February 23, 2026 | BY admin

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Greater Bay Area (GBA) bassoon reveries: insights from a masterclass concert

Interview with Central Conservatory bassoon Prof. Li LansongWilliam Chan in Zhuhai, interview and review        Since joining the Macau Youth Symphony Orchestra in 2013, I have been immersed in the world of wind instruments. From quintet rehearsals and masterclasses with renowned musicians to performances with the orchestra’s wind ensemble and youth band, the bassoon* has become a steadfast partner in my musical journey.At my bassoon teacher Zhu Wukun’s invitation, I

February 16, 2026 | BY admin

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Drummond Money-Coutts brings magic to Macau

Interview by Rui Pastorin        English magician and mentalist Drummond Money-Coutts (aka DMC) is set to bring his tricks and illusions to Macau later this month, with shows scheduled to take place for his Macau debut at Grand Lisboa Palace (GLP) and Grand Lisboa from February 19 to 24.Celebrated in his craft and having had performances of various sizes across continents, magic lovers might know Money-Coutts for shows including the Netflix 2018 series “Death By Magic”,

February 12, 2026 | BY admin

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Encounter with Ei Wada in Macau: barcode scanner as musical instrument

Interview and review by William Chan        ProjectPlayaround Macau, the second three-day session of the TouchDesigner Performing Arts Workshop, featured a captivating performance and insightful interview with renowned Japanese sound artist, Ei Wada.I attended the first section on Friday, where Wada showcased his unique brand of electronic music, followed by an in-depth interview.Many, including myself, were first introduced to Wada through a viral video where he ingeniously

February 11, 2026 | BY admin

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