*The Macao Museum of Art is temporarily closed until further notice due to having been affected by Typhoon Hato.*
During the 19th century and 20th century, if a woman wanted to succeed as a professional artist anywhere in the world, she would have to circumvent gender-specific artistic and social hierarchies. While the access to the profession was limited, women had always been an incredible source of inspiration for male artists who usually portrayed them within the exact roles they were supposed to play: goddess, mothers, servants or concubines.
The exhibition is organized in four sections: ‘A Western Tradition in Macao – 19th Century’, ‘Views of Europeans on China – Late 19th Century’, ‘Calendars and Posters – Early 20th Century’ and ‘Propaganda – Mid 20th Century’. The works presented use different media such as oil paintings, drawings, watercolors, gouache, posters, and sculptures. Art served as a way to reinforce the values about the role of women, but it also served to express alternative views.
When: June 30-December 10, 2017
Where: 3rd floor, Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit www.mam.gov.mo
