St. Lazarus Brides is a photographic installation by Vera Paz, which features 30 portraits taken with an iPhone 4 between 2015 and 2018 in the historical streets of St. Lazarus neighborhood. The exhibition, which is hosted by Albergue SCM until October 24, features brides and grooms as “real characters” in awkward and unexpected moments. The final emblematic pieces have film grain, blurriness, and low resolution – there is a lo-fi aesthetic sense to them.
These are couples’ stories – sometimes lonely ones – captured in public, failed poses and portrait staging intervals. The showcase is supported by a soundtrack of romantic classic and contemporary songs from the 40s to excerpts of old Hollywood movies. The artist behind St. Lazarus Brides is Portuguese, but photography and music are universal, so everyone is welcome. The event is organized by d’As Entranhas Macau Cultural Association, co-organized by Albergue SCM and sponsored by The Cultural Affairs Bureau.
When: October 10–October 24, 2018
Monday: 3:00pm–8:00pm; Tuesday–Sunday: 12:00pm–08:00pm
Where: D1 Gallery Albergue SCM, 8, Calcada da Igreja de S. Lazaro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, either check Albergue SCM’s Facebook page or the event’s Facebook page
