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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Macau cosplayers call for greater public acceptance

According to Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai’s 2026 Policy Address, the Macau government is set to further develop a public-private-community cooperation model, aimed at enhancing the city’s brand recognition through cultural industry events.Between late March and mid-April, MGM, in collaboration with China Literature Limited (阅文集团), hosted a series of anime IP-themed events across Macau. According to the organisers, these events attracted both residents and tourists, boosting foot

May 11, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau's FRC gallery ink & sculpture exhibition features experimental works

A solo exhibition by local artist Leong Sin Teng opened on Tuesday at the Rui Cunha Foundation (FRC) gallery, showcasing experimental works that blend ink, sculpture, and mixed media. Titled “Sculpted Impressions: The Harmony of Ink and Form”, the exhibition features 28 works that explore new possibilities in sculptural creation beyond traditional three-dimensional forms, according to the exhibition’s information board. The exhibition is co-organised by FRC, the Macau Youth Art

May 8, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's Na Tcha Temple’s ‘Three banquets’ showcase spirit of cultural transmission

A seven-day Na Tcha themed market, titled “Lotus Door Three Banquets: China-chic Banquets”*, concluded on Sunday in front of the Na Tcha Temple near the Ruins of St Paul’s – both of which are listed by UNESCO as World Heritage sites. Kuok Pak Yu, head of the Na Tcha Temple Association’s Youth Division, expressed hope that the event would be able to integrate intangible cultural heritage into daily life, showcasing the spirit of cultural transmission. According to Kuok, the

May 7, 2026 | BY Armindo Neves

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Macau’s ‘Jacone’s Polyphony’ to shine at 61st Venice Biennale

Interview by William Chan        Macau is poised to make a cultural statement at the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.* Macau will present “Jacone’s Polyphony,”** an exhibition curated by Feng Yan and Ng Sio Ieng, featuring the works of three contemporary local artists: Fok Hoi Seng, O Chi Wai, and Lei Fung Ieng.This 61st Biennale in Venice, running from this Saturday, May 9 to Sunday, November 22, will be showcased across

May 6, 2026 | BY admin

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HK Heritage Museum spotlights The Mona Lisa, Renaissance art

        Rui Pastorin in Hong Kong         The Hong Kong French May Arts Festival 2026 has kicked off in Hong Kong, with last week marking the launch of “The Hong Kong Jockey Club Series: Meet Mona Lisa & Portraying the Renaissance”, a three-month-long free-admission exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum that blends both technology and Renaissance artworks.The Hong Kong French May Arts Festival was established in 1993 and reaches

May 5, 2026 | BY admin

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Vivienne Westwood exhibition opens at Macau's Grand Lisboa Palace resort in Cotai

An exhibition about the late British fashion designer Dame Vivienne Westwood is being held at Grand Lisboa Palace in Cotai, highlighting her influential work in fashion, jewellery and activism, with the showcase running until July 15. According to an information board at the entrance of the exhibition, Westwood (1941–2022) is regarded as one of the most influential designers of the past half-century, known for breaking boundaries by merging cultural elements through bold experimentation

April 30, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's ‘Barra Slow Festival’ returns to celebrate tea, heritage & ‘slow living’

Interview William Chan        The three-day “Barra Slow Festival” is slated to run from Friday through Sunday (May 1-3), from noon to 8 p.m. daily, at the No.1 and No.2 Navy Yard and Outdoor Plaza in Barra, also known as the Harbour Entrance district.Organised by the District Development Centre, this year’s edition is themed “A Sip of Tea, A Glimpse of Heritage”, bringing together nearly 40 tea brands from across Asia.Lam Sio Man, director of the centre, told the

April 29, 2026 | BY admin

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Macau University of Art (MAM) shows Ming & Qing landscape paintings from National Museum of China (NMC)

An exhibition titled “Duet of Nature: Ming and Qing Landscape Paintings from the National Museum of China” opened on Friday at the Macau Museum of Art (MAM) in Nape, showcasing classical Chinese landscape art and its philosophical depth.Co-organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and the National Museum of China (NMC) in Beijing, with MAM as the executive organiser, the exhibition features 65 pieces/sets of landscape paintings dating from the 15th to 19th centuries. Works by

April 28, 2026 | BY Khalel Vallo

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