Macau Lifestyle

Memory of the Past – Exhibition of the Macao Museum Postcards Collection
2020-09-25 - 2021-04-18 | Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau, Macau, Macau
Divided in two areas, namely “Macao in the Old Days” and “Today’s Macao”, the exhibition features a total of over 180 selected postcards and associated items from the museum’s collection, leading visitors to get to know the city’s “Coastal Scenery”, “Elegant Architecture” and “Lush Gardens” in those bygone days, as well as the characteristics of the small city, including “Interlaced Lanes”, “Accessible Transportation”, “Recreation and Entertainment” and “Outstanding Talents and Profound Culture”, thereby manifesting Macau’s social and cultural nature highlighting the co-existence of different ethnics and cultures.
In order to complement the exhibition, multimedia installations and an education area will be available in the venue, allowing visitors an overview of the changes in Macau’s landscape in an interactive manner. Free souvenir postcards will also be distributed onsite with free postal service provided for a limited number of visitors on a first-come, first-served basis; each person may enjoy the service once only. In addition, the Macao Museum launches an online virtual reality (VR) exhibition dedicated to this showcase, so that visitors can enjoy it online via the museum’s website anytime and anywhere. Details will be announced in due course.
When: September 25, 2020–April 18, 2021
Where: Macao Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau
How much: Free admission
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Wandering Across the Landscape: Collection of the Macao Museum of Art
2020-10-24 - 2021-08-29 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
The Macao Museum of Art (MAM, from the Portuguese acronym), under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, hosts the exhibition “Wandering across the Landscape: Collection of the Macao Museum of Art”. By bringing together the artistic footprints left in Macau by artists from different periods and regions, this exhibition showcases the city’s historical landscapes between the 17th and the 21st centuries and gives an overview of Macao-themed artistic creations in the modern and contemporary era.
The exhibition is divided into three sections: Section 1, “Topographical Images: Prints from the 17th to the 19th Centuries” features prints produced based on original topographical images and showcases Macau landscapes through these faithful records. Section 2, “Chinnery’s Shadow: The Artist, His Companions and Students” features the works by George Chinnery – the most influential Western painter in Southern China during the 19th century, and his friends who sojourned in Macao, including Thomas Watson, William Prinsep and Auguste Borget, as well as his apprentice in Macau, Baptista; these works serve as a record of their memories of the city and their precious friendship. Section 3, “Traces of Modern Art: Works from the 20th to the 21st Centuries” features works by 12 artists from Europe, the United States, Japan, Hong Kong and Guangdong, China, which offer more diverse perspectives in their representation of Macau.
This exhibition has an unprecedented scale with over 160 impressive artworks and is open to the public from today until 29 August 2021. In order to enrich the exhibition, MAM will join hands with the Macao Chinese Orchestra to present the “Concerts in Museums” at 4:00pm on 24 October, inviting the audience to appreciate Macao’s landscapes in an ambiance filled with melodious music. Guided tours will be available on weekends and public holidays starting from the same date.
“Guided Tour by Printmaking Expert”, “Sketch Workshop” and “Porcelain Plate Painting Workshop” are instructed by renowned local artists Ung Vai Meng and Wong Cheng Pou and will take place by the end of October, 2020.
When: October 24, 2020–August 29, 2021
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s official page

Rebirth in the Spring Breeze: Art Exhibition of He Duoling
2020-11-06 - 2021-03-21 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
Featured image: Wild Garden, Woman and Wall No. 3 (2019), by He Duoling. Source: ICM
The Rebirth in the Spring Breeze: Art Exhibition of He Duoling showcases nearly 50 pieces and sets of sketches and oil paintings which cover various periods of He’s artistic pursuit, including his new works from 2019. From these exhibits, visitors will catch a glimpse of his artistic development and feel his vigorous and endless creativity.
This exhibition also showcases House with No Roof and Wild Garden, Woman and Wall, the large-scale paintings completed by He last year. He has a fondness for architecture; he contemplated and constructed the relation between the figures and the architectural environment in his Labyrinth Tower series, and he designed the He Duoling Museum by himself. He thinks highly of architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s ‘less-is-more’ approach and has integrated the architectural philosophy into his artistic language: using subtractive techniques, he conveys the subtlety and fullness in the refined yet simple composition of his paintings.
The figures depicted by He are mostly ordinary people from real life, some of whom are his friends or family members (to draw their portraits requires the artist’s projection of private feelings). Nevertheless, these figures have transcended the mundane reality since they are elevated in the realm of art – they are who they are, but also no longer as such; they have already entered the artist’s imaginative context, evoking a sense of mysterious vagueness and a metaphorical, poetic quality. Except for the Wild Flowers series that he is currently obsessed with, he mainly portrays human beings, including the elderly and babies, but mostly young women.
Women are undoubtedly the subject that can best represent the beauty of divine creation, and women who ‘lead us to transcendence’ are his favourite subject. In his works under the Rabbit series, such as The Rabbit Runs Downhill, The Rabbit Dreams of the Apple, Ophelia the Rabbit and Shalott the Rabbit, the background is shrouded in blurry mist; figures in the paintings, especially Ophelia and Shalott, have been transplanted from the Western context to the specific ambience created by the artist and therefore attributed an indefinite quality of polysemy to the works, leaving viewers room for multiple interpretations. Meanwhile, their bodies are frail and fragile like the exquisite eggshell porcelain that can easily break at the merest touch, just as beauty itself is delicate, elusive and transient.
Blue Bird 1984 (repainted in 2009)​, by He Duoling. Source: ICM
He Duoling is a prominent figure in the development of contemporary Chinese painting. He rose to fame in the 1980s and his works such as Spring Winds have Awoken, Youth and The Crow is Beautiful have brought a fresh visual experience to viewers and caused a sensation in the art scene. During his artistic career spanning over four decades, He has always lived in Chengdu, Sichuan province–the city where he was born, except for a short journey to America.
Instead of yearning for the so-called ‘centre’, He Duoling chose to stay at the periphery and adhere to his artistic path. Distancing himself from the bustling, chaotic and restrictive ‘centre’, he instead delved into his own world without any distraction and roamed the realm of art in response to the call of beauty, and reached his self-determined centre in total freedom and relaxation. As he absorbed the essence of both Chinese and western paintings and explored variations while staying true to his roots, He has acquired exquisite painting skills and developed an elegant and poetic, simple yet mysterious painting style.
When: November 6, 2020–March 21, 2021
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
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Exhibition of Works by Lam Un Mei and Ye Jiehao
2020-12-04 - 2021-03-14 | Taipa Houses – Museum, Taipa, Macau
Local artists Lam Un Mei and Ye Jiehao are winners of the Grand Prize of the Jury Award in the Collective Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2018 and the Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists 2019, respectively. The Cultural Affairs Bureau organizes the “Exhibition of Works by Lam Un Mei and Ye Jiehao – Grand Prize Winners Artists of Jury Award in Collective Exhibition of Macao Artist” to showcase the creative achievements of the two artists, thereby encouraging local artists to move forward and pursue artistic creation.
This exhibition features a total of 38 pieces (sets) of prints and seal carvings by the two artists. Lam Un Mei is known for displaying a strong personality in her prints. Her work The Fourth of the Wall Series won the Grand Prize of the Jury Award, the Young Artist Award and the Excellent Artwork Award in the Collective Exhibition of Macao Visual Arts 2018. This exhibition presents 15 prints by Lam Un Mei, including her award-winning work in 2018 and new works created over the past two years; in particular, the work “Small Home in Big City” Series, inspired by the artist’s “reclusive” state during the novel coronavirus pneumonia, conveys her sentiments and reflections on life.
Ye Jiehao specializes in Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal carving. His work 24 Stories of Filial Piety won the Grand Prize of the Jury Award and the Excellent Artwork Award in the Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists 2019. In this exhibition Ye Jiehao presents 23 pieces (sets) of seal carvings, seals and calligraphic works, newly created between 2019 and 2020, exemplifying his deft artistry and ingenious selection of seal materials.
The “Exhibition of Works by Lam Un Mei and Ye Jiehao – Grand Prize Winners Artists of Jury Award in Collective Exhibition of Macao Artist” is open from 4 December 2020 to 14 March 2021, at the Exhibitions Gallery and at the Nostalgic House of Taipa Houses.
When: December 4, 2020–March 14, 2021
Where: Exhibitions Gallery and the Nostalgic House of Taipa Houses-Museum, Avenida da Praia, Carmo, Taipa
How much: Free admission
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Costumes of Qing Emperors and Empresses from the Palace Museum
2020-12-07 - 2021-03-14 | Macao Museum of Art, 237 Av. Xian Xing Hai, Macau, Macau
Co-organized by the Macao Museum of Art, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and the Palace Museum, “Stately Demeanour: Costumes of Qing Emperors and Empresses from the Collection of the Palace Museum” displays around 90 sets of costumes and accessories of Qing emperors and empresses, including Bright-Yellow Cotton Dragon Robe with Satin Embroidery of Polychrome Clouds and Golden Dragons which demonstrates the power of Emperor Qianlong, Emperor Xianfeng’s Armour Suit which represents his military power, and the hair accessory inlaid with kingfisher feathers and jewels that highlights the empress’ grace and glamour.
The Qing dynasty was “built using bows and arrows, with horse-riding and archery laying the foundation”. The Qing government occupied the Central Plains with their military might, which can explain the retention of clothing and adornments of hunting nomads for easy horse-riding and shooting, while also absorbing elements from Han people’s clothing and culture. A new clothing system was therefore established to ‘distinguish people’s ranks and reveal their positions and achievements’.
Costumes of the Qing dynasty feature an integration of the Chinese nation’s heritage formed over thousands of years, such as the ritual and etiquette system, religious beliefs, traditions and customs, and a blend of hunting and farming cultures, exerting great influence on the development of modern clothing. Visit the Macao Museum of Art and explore the unique culture and aesthetics behind the costumes of the Qing dynasty!
When: December 17, 2020–March 14, 2021
Where: Macao Museum of Art, Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 8791 9814 or send an email MAM@icm.gov.mo

Jao Tsung-I’s Paintings and Calligraphy from the Collection of the Macao Museum of Art
2020-12-11 - 2021-03-28 | Jao Tsung-I Academy, Macau
The Jao Tsung-I Academy, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, is now hosting the exhibition “Jao Tsung-I’s Painting and Calligraphy from the Collection of the Macao Museum of Art”, in which 13 selected works from the collection are displayed to give the public a glimpse into his erudition and diverse creations.
Professor Jao Tsung-I has devoted immense support to Macau’s culture and generously donated 30 pieces (sets) of paintings and calligraphic works in 2011 for the permanent collection of the Macao Museum of Art (MAM). In order to promote Professor Jao’s artistic accomplishments to the public, the Cultural Affairs Bureau presents his works in the exhibition rooms on the ground and first floors of the Jao Tsung-I Academy, which were created in various styles and with a wide range of subject matter, including traditional Chinese calligraphy in four fundamental scripts and paintings on landscapes, flowers, trees, bamboo, stones, Taoist and Buddhist figures.
Professor Jao Tsung-I was a world-renowned sinologist who has made prominent achievements and outstanding contributions in the fields of literature, art, and academia, and is hailed as “a leading figure of the three disciplines”. He advocated a concurrent pursuit in academia and art; in addition to the techniques, he learned from predecessors, his academic knowledge and observation of natural scenery also play an essential role in his artistic creation. In his calligraphy and paintings, he has inherited the remarkable literati traditions from the Ming and Qing dynasties. His Chinese paintings comprise a wide variety of themes including landscapes, human figures, flowers, and birds; some of his works emulate the traditional schools of techniques while some are landscape sketches of the world’s beautiful scenery, and some are creations of his own. He has developed his own painting style by learning from various masters; in calligraphy, he is deeply rooted in ancient scripts and has integrated ancient scripts into his works.
When: December 11, 2020–28 March, 2021
Where: Jao Tsung-I Academy, 95 C-D Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida, Macau
How much: Free admission
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“Art-City-People” Exhibition Series: Above the Descending
2020-12-17 - 2021-02-05 | Ox Warehouse, 87-97 Av. do Cel. Mesquita, Santo Antonio, Macau, Macau, Macau
This exhibition–with paintings by local artist, Wong Weng Cheong–explores the float space, interpreted through 3D grating technology and flow-force of balance installations. With sounds of the sea echoing through the exhibition space, the installations in the contradictions of materials, gravity, space, and balance create a shaky and floating sensory effect.
The paintings, through using grating technology that highlights visual tension and the sense of space, convey the shapes of water. Paintings deviating from the static position create an extending tension, producing internal dynamics between art and nature, hence cohesion in the 2D interior of the exhibition venue. The showcase is curated by local artist Feiin Leong.
When: December 17, 2020–February 6, 2021
Where: Ox Warehouse, 15 Rua do Volong, GF, 1F & 2F Gallery, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Jurassic X The Dinosaur Park at Broadway Macau
2020-12-18 - 2021-03-21 | Broadway Macau, AVENIDA MARGINAL FLOR DE LOTUS, COTA, Macau
Millions of years ago, the planet was dominated by ancient vertebrate beings–dinosaurs. Massive volcano eruptions poured boiling lava over the earth, burying much of the landscape, and killing most of the dinosaurs. Millions of years later, paleontologists are digging up fossil remains to learn more about the life of these formidable creatures.
Dinosaurs once ruled the entire terrestrial ecology for over 1.6 billion years. The evolutionary history of these massive governors remains mysterious. In the process of reasoning, humans realized a message which transcended time and space–living is not equal to breathing and life is moving in various formations. Only by leaving our traces would it represent that we haven’t existed in vain. In “Jurassic X The Dinosaur Park”, Broadway Macau takes you back to the era of dinosaurs to experience the sensation of the heyday of these giant lizards.
At the Jeep of Dinosaur Skull from Graveyard to Playfield, you’ll ride on the dinosaur skull jeep originally created by the park and let your cinematic dream come true! From the lost and desperate kingdom to the life-abundant dinosaur playground, the jeep takes you to lively dinosaurs in the dense jungle. Whether it’s the docile triceratops, the fierce t-rex, or the pterosaur hovering in the sky, the exhibition will definitely take your breath away!
Also, know the Dinosaurs from Cave Archeology: learn more about the dinosaurs by digging and exploring with archeological tools. We have created a mysterious cave to let children discover the lives of archaeologists. The area emphasizes actual practices to train children’s concentration and observation skills. The process of digging dinosaur bones can also strengthen their logical thinking and comprehension skills.
You’ll also be able to check out the hungry baby dinosaurs the await at the Brood Chambers! Before becoming adult dinos, they must go through the period of baby dinos! Gazing at you with innocent big eyes, the adorable baby dinosaurs are sure to get tons of hugs! Come pat the little ones but you better watch out for their sharp teeth!
When: December 18, 2020–March 21, 2021
Where: 2/F, Broadway Macau, Avenida Marginal Flor de Lótus, Cotai
How much: MOP $120 per person (free entry for children below 80 cm in height)
For more information, check the event’s official website

Love – 2020 Chinese Character Interactive Exhibition
2020-12-19 - 2021-02-21 | Macao Science Center, Macau
Character has been a medium for the transmission of messages and stories for thousands of years, and the Chinese character for “love” has always been interpreted in different thought-provoking ways. The exhibition presents the theme of the Chinese character “love”, with several sessions such as “Speak Love Out”, “Write with Love” and “Touched by Love”, transmitting the different meanings of “love”.
When: December 19, 2020–February 21, 2021
Where: G2 Gallery Exhibition Center, Macao Science Center, Avenida Dr. Sun Yat-sen, Nape, Macau
How much: From MOP $25 per person
For more information, check the organizer’s Facebook page

Art Exhibition of Yao Feng: No Subjunctive
2020-12-23 - 2021-02-21 | Albergue SCM, Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro No.8, Macau, Macau, Macau
For the Celebration of the 21st Anniversary of Macao Handover to China, Macau’s renowned poet and artist Yao Feng was invited to hold this exhibition, which showcases around 55 artworks of photography, painting and installation. Yao was the winner of Rougang Poetry Award, Changyao Poetry Award, Macau Literary Award and other poetry and translation awards.
He was awarded the Ordem Militar de Santiago de Espada, medal by the President of Portugal. As an artist, he has held several solo exhibitions, and has also been a curator for various exhibitions.
When: December 23, 2020–February 21, 2021
Where: A2 Gallery, Albergue SCM, 8 Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, send an email to creativealbergue@gmail.com

Exclusive Fashion Collections – Showroom
2021-01-13 - 2021-03-14 | Macao Fashion Gallery, Macau
In the warm spring, when all the flowers bloom, we welcome the Year of the Ox. The Macao Fashion Gallery (MFG) presents a brand new exhibition on this occasion, 2021 Brand Story—Macao Original Fashion Exhibition, bringing a broad portfolio of works and wonderful events all year round. Local fashion brands are taking charge of the overall arrangement of the exhibition. Fashion design and spatial art together tell different stories at the MFG, hoping to impress fashion enthusiasts with passion and sincerity.
The exhibition is staged in eight phases. The youthful and sweet female clothing brand Nega C. is the first to be displayed. The designer brings the latest series which incorporates Chinese style elements and combines traditional cheongsam design with modern styles, portraying the image of gentle and graceful modern Chinese women. Through these works, the public can savor the stories behind them. In addition, a sales space, the 2021 Exclusive Fashion Collections—Showroom, is available, bringing together clothing and accessories from over 30 local original brands. The public is welcome to participate and purchase their favorite products.
When: January 13–March 14, 2021
Where: Macao Fashion Gallery, 47 Rua de S. Roque, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2835 3341 or check their website

Art Power Jamming – Friendship Chapter: Miniature Art Work by Betty Ng
2021-01-30 - 2021-03-19 | St. Lazarus District, Rua Nova de São Lazaro, Macau
This exhibition series not only creates an exchange platform for different artists who embody different talents and artistic skills, but also allow the general public and tourists to appreciate their unique artworks at the show venue. All artworks embrace the same goal – that is to express the vitality of art.
Betty, a handicraft art lover and a nature lover, her creativity and inspirations come from nature. Established her handicraft brand “B Handmade” in 2013, Betty actively took part in different handicraft and creativity scenes, such as Art Fair, exhibitions, educational workshops, etc, with the purpose to promote handicraft art. Sharing her inspirations and joy in art creation, Betty aims to promote different forms of art to all walks of life.
Every miniature artwork in the exhibition took the artist a lot of time and sweat, some of them were artwork learnt from different hands of art in Hong Kong. Betty hopes every person who comes to this exhibition enjoys every piece of it, and could learn a bit more about miniature art in Macau.
When: January 30–March 19, 2021
Where: Creative Industries Promotion Association of St. Lazarus Church District, 10 Fantasia, 10 Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page

Walking Culture – Outdoor and Indoor Collective Exhibition
2021-02-03 - 2021-03-31 | Taipa Village Art Space, Taipa Village Art Space 10 Rua dos Clerigos, Taipa, Macau, Macau
Taipa Village Cultural Association is delighted to present the first show of the year, entitled “Walking Culture – Outdoor and Indoor Collective Exhibition”, in collaboration with thirteen Macau and international artists who hosted exhibitions at Taipa Village Art Space between 2016 and 2020. A diverse collection of artworks handpicked by the artists, the exhibition features paintings, illustrations, photography, movie posters, zines and more.
As a distinctive art showcase for Taipa Village Cultural Association’s past few years, this breakout exhibition brings together a unique combination of outdoor art installations and interior displays of selected works by thirteen individual and collaborative talents from Macau and across the world, creating a visual spectacle richly endowed with cultural heritage, interactivity and art appreciation. Going beyond a conventional indoor display, the experience takes art-lovers outdoors, enticing them to stroll among the heritage spots and historic lanes of Taipa Village as they explore the culture, the charm and the distinctive atmosphere of the district.
Notable artists featured in the exhibition include graffiti pioneer P.I.B.G.; photographic artists Hugo Teixeira and Chan Hin Io; illustration and visual artists Fan Sai Hong, Ana Aragão, Un Chi Wai and Rui Rasquinho; renowned master painter Lio Man Cheong; mixed-media artists Tong Chong, Allen Wong, and Bonnie Leong & Kitty Leung; film director and producer Maxim Bessmertny; and indie publishing collective ZINECOOP HK.
When: February 3–March 31, 2021
Where: Taipa Village Art Space, 10 Rua Dos Clérigos, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, call +853 2857 6116 or check their Facebook page

Abode of Immortals – Tai Xiangzhou Ink Paintings
2021-02-15 - 2021-03-14 | Four Seasons Macao, Four Seasons Macao, Cotai Strip, Macau, Macau, Macau
Sands China Ltd. present an exhibition entitled “Abode of Immortals – Tai Xiangzhou Ink Paintings” at Grand Atelier, The Grand Suites at Four Seasons, in partnership with Four Seasons Hotel Macao. More than 30 of Tai Xiangzhou’s artworks will be displayed at the exhibition, including one of his bronze sculpture masterpieces – “Min Fanglei”.
Tai is an international contemporary artist and attained a PhD from the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University. His early artworks indicate his mastery of the composition techniques of landscape paintings and calligraphy of the Song Dynasty. He has held over 30 individual exhibitions around the world, and his art pieces have been acquired by more than 22 domestic and international museums, art galleries and academic institutions.
When: February 15–March 14, 2021
Where: 6/F, Grand Atelier, The Grand Suites at Four Seasons, Estrada da Baía de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more information, check their Facebook page

Macau International Art Performance Festival – MIPAF 2021
2021-02-26 - 2021-02-27 | Old Court Building, 舊法院大樓 (Old Court Building), 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau, Macau, Macau
MIPAF (Macau International Performance Art Festival) is one of the major annual events organized by Ox Warehouse, a Macau-based non-governmental organization. Since its launch in 2005, MIPAF has been inviting artists active on the international art scene for exchange and performance in Macau. MIPAF promotes conceptual art that highlights individualized performance using the body, created through the integration of artistic techniques and forms including, performance, sound, installation, Internet, images, multimedia. Mixing various media, materials and elements in an open way for the final presentation injects more diversity into the works, while at the same time blurring the boundaries in artistic creation.
The are avant-garde, dada, action art, body art and happenings, all focused on the expression of artistic individuality in the course of development. As worldwide festivals grow larger in scale and richer in form, Live Performance Art has also become a highlight in international art shows.
With MIPAF (Macau International Performance Art Festival) marking its 15th edition, we curate the event themed on “Body as an open medium”. Centering around such experimental theatre elements as time (process/course), space (site), occasionality (uncertainty), and interactiveness (fluidity), this edition aims to observe and examine our shared living environment, with a focus on exploring the unique ideas and the essence of body art. A total of 20 artists from Hangzhou, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Kunming, Lanzhou, Hong Kong and Macau are invited to the 2021 MIPAF comprising three parts, namely, “MIPAF-Talk”, “MIPAF-Live Performance Art” and “MIPAF-Forum”.
When: Friday, 7:00pm–9:00pm, and Saturday, 3:00pm–6:00pm, February 26 and 27, 2021
Where: Old Court Building, 459 Av. da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more information, check the event’s Facebook page
