14 Portuguese artists exhibit works in Macau at ‘The Reinvention of The Real’

A collection of works of various mediums is being showcased at Tap Seac Gallery for an exhibition entitled “Pavilion of Vila Franca de Xira: The Reinvention of The Real – Portuguese Contemporary Art in The Museum of Neo-Realism Collection”.Curated by David Santos and José Maçãs de Carvalho and on until November 16, the exhibition is part of Art Macao’s “City Pavilion”, one of its six sections. Members of the public visiting the gallery will be able to see artworks including

September 29, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau theatre performance: ‘Enlighten’: a touching journey of contrasts & connection

Review by William Chan         Macau’s Comuna de Pedra (“Stone Community”) staged a remarkable play titled “Enlighten” (你啟照) last weekend at Macau Cultural Centre’s (CCM) Black Box Theatre. Directed by Jenny Mok (莫倩婷), the production brought together the stories of actor Lee Kai Chio (李啟照) and local theatre actress Nada (塵雅正), creating a heartfelt and humorous work that resonated deeply with the audience.As part of Comuna de

September 26, 2025 | BY admin

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Exhibition in Macau explores legacy of Wu Li

By William Chan        The “Jacone’s Tower” exhibition has opened in a restored historic building on Travessa dos Poços in Macau. The exhibition is curated by Cindy Ng Sio Ieng from Macau and Feng Yan from Shenzhen, and it stands out as one of the Local Curatorial Projects featured in Art Macao 2025.This multi-disciplinary art show brings together the works of six artists from both Macau and the Chinese mainland. Through a diverse range of installations,

September 26, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau students’ artworks thank their teachers

Members of the public can continue viewing works at the ongoing “2025 Teacher’s Day Poster and Comic Exhibition” (2025年教師節海報及漫畫作品展*) at the Centre of Educational Resources of the Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ), with the exhibits presented until October 18.Teacher’s Day** was celebrated in Macau, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland on September 10, while China’s Taiwan region will celebrate it this Sunday, September 28.Those entering the free

September 23, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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‘A Sea in the Old House of Orchid’ shows Macau’s dark memories

Review by William Chan        Attending the Fringe Festival has always felt like opening a blind box – you never know what to expect, but there is always the thrill of surprise. This year, thanks to a friend’s invitation and a lucky pair of free tickets, I found myself last Wednesday at Yuan Coffee situated at 5 Pátio de Lourenço Marques, a Sino-Portuguese heritage house with nearly a hundred years of history near Praça de Ponte e Horta, for a performance that

September 19, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau's Int’l Film Camp: an initiative that guides Asia’s aspiring filmmakers

Interview by Rui Pastorin        At The Londoner Macao on Monday, eight winning filmmakers of the five-day  International Film Camp (IFC) 2025 were announced, each receiving a HK$300,000 grant to produce their short films.The camp, hosted and organised by the Hong Kong-based Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) with Sands China as a sponsor, followed last year’s inaugural edition, took place at The Venetian Macao from September 11 to 15 and featured 18 aspiring

September 18, 2025 | BY admin

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Participatory ‘Art Exhibition for All’ kicks off, invites Macau to unleash creativity

The participatory “Art Exhibition for All” located adjacent to Flower City Park (花城公園) in Taipa kicked off yesterday with an opening ceremony, inviting members of the public not only to view works on display, but to showcase their own as well.Featuring an exhibition and an improvisation zone, “Art Exhibition for All” is among the raft of events for the 23rd Macao City Fringe Festival, which is taking place across various districts in Macau through September 28.  Those

September 17, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Yolanda Kog showcases self-published works at new exhibition in Macau

Artworks by freelance illustrator Yolanda Kog are being presented in an exhibition titled “Self-Publishing Experiment Space — Yolanda Kog’s Independent Publications Exhibition” (私製出版實驗場—小島元春獨立出版物作品展) at the 10 Fantasia gallery until October 3.Exhibitiongoers stepping into gallery’s room B06 have a chance to explore Kog’s works created between 2018 and 2025. One can find zines*, collections of illustrations, reprints of previous projects, along

September 16, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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7 female artists explore life in exhibition at Macau's Pátio do Espinho/Chi Lam Vai

Seven female artists of foreign educational backgrounds are using art to explore themes of self-expression in their daily lives as women and also re-examine different aspects of life in an exhibition titled “A Speakable Position for WOMEN (我們)” at Pátio do Espinho. On until October 31, the exhibition is part of Art Macao’s “Local Curatorial Project” and showcases works by artists Ho Pui San, Io Weng Si, Leong Kitman, Li Jia Bao, Luo Ai Ying, Ng Man Wai and Situ

September 15, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau exhibition: ‘Zodiac With You’: A tribute to life’s companions

Local artist and oil painter Sharon Van’s (温雪嫻) “Zodiac With You” exhibition, which is on display through October 31, celebrates the connections made over a lifetime, using oil paintings to blend animals and humans as symbols of different life stages.Held daily at 10 Fantasia’s Gallery C03 on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷) from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed on Mondays) with free admission, the exhibition draws on the theme of the Chinese zodiac, with each of the 11

September 12, 2025 | BY Khalel Vallo

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Macau's ‘Pinoy Street’ tour: immersive walk through local Filipino community

Review by William Chan        PO Art Studio’s “Living Here, Living Together” recently completed its two-part cultural project that sheds light on the experiences of second-generation Filipinos in Macau.*The second part, which I joined on Saturday afternoon, was a unique audio-guided walk along Rua da Alfândega. Through thematic story and immersive soundscapes, the event invited participants to explore the heart of Macau’s Filipino community along the neighbourhood,

September 11, 2025 | BY admin

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Creating miniatures of Macau: The Bright Dawn Studio

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Macau is full of distinct features that are unique to the city, from its blue and white-tiled street name signs in both Chinese and Portuguese down to its buildings with an Eastern and Western flare. In this regard, what if you could have local landmarks like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ruins of St. Paul’s or the Guia Lighthouse in the palm of your hand?  Or perhaps Macau’s signature street signs, colourful mailboxes,

September 10, 2025 | BY admin

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Macau illustrator Coco Cheong uses drawings to explore motherhood journey

Local illustrator Coco Cheong Ut Man is using drawings to tackle the transformative journey of motherhood in an exhibition entitled “Brave & Beautiful: A Mother’s Journey”, which is also slated to include a book launch this Saturday.Located in room B07 at 10 Fantasia gallery on Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro (瘋堂斜巷), the exhibition is one of five that are featured in this year’s Picture Book Festival, which is annually held by 10 Fantasia. Exhibitiongoers will find a series

September 9, 2025 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macau’s first festival for the early age kicks off

Interview by Rui Pastorin         Macau’s first ever performing arts festival specifically for under-fives is taking place across two weeks, having kicked off yesterday and offering something for both parents and young ones to enjoy.Organised by the local Big Mouse Kids Drama Group in conjunction with the Macau Innovative Network of Infants Arts Association, “CUTE [Creativity Utilised Theatre Experiment] fest 2025” is set to be held through next Sunday, September

September 5, 2025 | BY admin

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