The summer brings in a heat wave and while you can relish the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities, you can also hide from the sweltering weather with some art immersion with these interesting art exhibitions in Macau.
TAIPA VILLAGE DREAM WITH LOVE PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
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Taipa Village “Dream With Love” Photography Exhibition is currently at the historical setting of the Taipa-Houses Museum. As part of the “Taipa Village DREAM WITH LOVE” Campaign which integrates art, people, and community, it is organized by Taipa Village Cultural Association, in collaboration with the British Council and Macau Digital Photography Association.
With an aim to support the local underprivileged community by raising their social acceptance and positive profiles in the community through love and dedication, the campaign consists of a series of art events and activities under the cultural backdrop of Taipa Village and its charming scenes, including a collective photography exhibition.
It is comprised of two elements. The first one is the “UK Photography Series”. This campaign is co-organized with the British Council by bringing in an inspiring and emotive photo collection from the UK—”11 Million Reasons Exhibition for Taipa Village Dream with Love Photography Exhibition”, making its debut in Macau and the 2nd stop in Asia. Presented by British Council, “11 Million Reasons aims” to raise public awareness and show respect to those fighters who face and overcome their physical constraints through 20 powerful, emotive and humorous images, inspired by iconic dance moments from classic films.
The second one is the local photography series—”The Harmony Collection” and “The Dream Collection”. Two local photography series have been developed featuring the disabled & abled community to echo the British version and named “The Harmony Collection” and “The Dream Collection”. The Harmony Collection captures the magic moment of the interaction between local community, merchants, underprivileged community and disabled during the community events through 10 joyful, blissful and touching images. The Dream Collection aims to bring the disabled and the professionals together, allowing the former to share and learn about the photography theory and shooting skills, so as to deliver the positive message of “Physical Constraints Do Not Affect Personal Ability” to the general public.
When: July 26–August 31, 2017
Where: Taipa-Houses Museum Avenida de Praia, Carmo Zone, Taipa
How much: Free admission
For more details, contact +853 2857 6116 or visit www.taipavillagemacau.com
KISS AFRICA—MACAU+LUSOFONIA: RECENT WORKS BY EUGÉNIO NOVIKOFF SALES
The talented Eugénio Novikoff Sales was born in Macau in 1960. He is a member of the prestigious OFAA—Olympia Fine Arts Association, holding his first official solo painting exhibition in 1980. In 2014, he was invited to participate in the 12th National Fine Art Exposition China, Beijing, where he was honored with an Award of Excellence. In this exhibition, the audience can enjoy 14 exceptional examples of his recent works made of rice paper and acrylic.
When: August 2–September 3, 2017
Where: A2 Gallery, Albergue SCM, 8 Calçada da Igreja de São Lázaro, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit +853 2852 2550, www.facebook.com/AlbergueSCMMacau
BALLADE – ANIMAMIX CONTEMPORARY ART
The Macao Museum of Art under the Cultural Affairs Bureau once used ‘Macao Scenario’ as the theme to take part in Animamix Biennale 2013-2014, an Asian collaboration and exchange project, while Ballade—Animamix Contemporary Art is an exchange project of Animamix Biennale 2017-2018, with participating institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai, the Seoul National University Museum of Art (MoA), Korea, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, China, and the A4 Art Museum of the Chengdu Luxelakes, etc. The Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai is the organizer of the Biennale as well as the co-organiser of this Macau exhibition.
Entering a new era, the aesthetic aspect of contemporary art is undergoing various changes. It is not difficult to realize that artists of different fields have shifted their focus to emerging fashionable and trendy comics, animation or similar types of works. As a result, a new aesthetic trend—‘animamix’, has been formed coincidentally.
When: July 14–October 15, 2017
Where: Macao Museum of Art Avenida Xian Xing Hai, NAPE, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, visit www.mam.gov.mo, +853 8791 9814
STORY OF CANNON-MAKING – CHILDREN’S EXPERIENCE EXHIBITION
“The Story of Cannon-Making—Children Experience Exhibition”, co-organized by the City University of Macau, is the first exhibition themed around children’s experience at the Macao Museum. The process of experiencing various games in the exhibition aims to inspire and encourage children to learn about the history of Macau and shape the museum as another important learning place for children.
The exhibition includes six distinctive educational game areas, namely “Thumbing Through Interesting History”, “Seeking Fortresses”, “Making Cannonballs”, “Experiencing the Sensation in the Battlefield”, “Exploring the Cannon-making Process” and “Fortress Sensation in the Present and in the Past”. Accompanied by colorful decorations for creating fun and attractiveness, the exhibition provides an interesting learning environment for children aged three to eight.
When: March 25–August 20, 2017
Where: 3F, Macau Museum, 112 Praceta do Museu de Macau
How much: MOP $15 (free for Macau residents, children of 12 years old or below and seniors of 65 years old or over)
For more details, contact +853 2835 7911, www.macaumuseum.gov.mo
32ND COLLECTIVE EXHIBITION OF MACAO ARTISTS – EXHIBITION OF WORKS BY WINNERS
Explore the works of young local art enthusiast Lam Wun Keng. Showcasing her “Best Creation Special Prize” and “Best Work – Western Painting” at the 32nd Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists in 2016, immerse yourself in young talent and creativity. The exhibition features her and four ‘New Talent Prize’ winners’ works, including Western painting, Chinese painting and Chinese calligraphy by Chan In Iong, Chan Chong Hei, Guan Seng Lok and Un Ka Ian.
When: 10:00am–8:00pm, July 29–August 27, 2017
Where: Old Court Building Avenida da Praia Grande, Macau
How much: Free admission
For more details, contact +853 8988 4000, www.icm.gov.mo
