Artistic Diversity

The exhibitions feature Chinese and foreign masterpieces from different historical epochs, ranging from dazzling timeless classics by Gauguin, Wu Guanzhong and Andy Warhol, to contemporary artworks, all of which are sure to impress with their insightful, intriguing, elegant, glamorous and sumptuous quality, offering the audience a memorable and highly inspiring experience.

 

“Art Macao” also includes a number of artistic and cultural events, including major programmes of the Macao Orchestra and the Macao Chinese Orchestra 2018-2019 concert seasons, signature programmes of the Macao Cultural Centre, the International Youth Dance Festival, the International Youth Music Festival, the International Youth Drama Festival and “Growing with the SAR” – an art exhibition of Macao higher education students, as a part of series of events commemorating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Macao Special Administrative Region.

 

“Diversity” is the theme of the first edition of the “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition” and the core value of “Art Macao”. In human society, diversity can refer to an inclusive cultural system which encourages various art forms and styles, allowing more members of the public to participate and attracting more quality visitors, paving the way for the growth of local arts and culture and creating a more balanced and healthy environment for the sustainable development of a city.

 

From May to October this year, Macao will be imbued with artistic vitality and creativity, promising surprises at each corner. Let’s enjoy an unforgettable artistic summer full of emotions!

 

Admission to most activities of the first edition of “Art Macao” is free. For tickets and details, please visit the respective webpage at www.artmacao.mo, its official Instagram account “artmacao”, “IC Art” page on Facebook and WeChat account “ICmacao”.

 

 

 

Reflecting a spirit of collaboration, “Art Macao” has invited several hotels and integrated resorts to collaborate in the organization of the “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition”, the mega event’s highlight, mobilizing the human and spatial resources of the various participating entities and invoking the power of arts from around the globe to encourage local artistic creation, and enhance the humanistic spirit of Macao.

 

 

An Exhibition of Glamorous Ceramics

 

Ceramics is one of China’s biggest contributions to the world, with Macao having been a major gateway for the international ceramics trade. Sands China has invited Caroline Cheng, a renowned ceramic artist, to curate an international exhibition themed “All That’s Gold Does Glitter”. Some 90 masterpieces by 27 artists worldwide will be displayed at Sands China properties and the Macao Museum of Art. As part of the exhibition, a series of activities will also be offered to the public.

 

 

 

Prosperity | Caroline Cheng

 

 

 

 

“Wynn – Garden of Earthly Delights” features an extraordinary selection of modern and contemporary art pieces from the world’s most renowned artists. Through their artwork, they share their rich, cultural diversities.Wynn embraces the world of art and is proud to present the works of these artists for the first time in Macao: Herb Alpert, Robert Indiana, MAD Architects, Refik Anadol, Jennifer Steinkamp, Sam Francis and Edoardo Tresoldi. “Wynn – Garden of Earthly Delights” takes you on a journey of contemporary art into a world of innovation and creativity through various media forms such as paintings, installations, digital or interactive art pieces.

 

 

Sacral | Edoardo Tresoldi

 

 

 

 

Ink flows with the history and art of Chinese culture, and MGM presents a modern artistic ink experience, Huayuan. “A Meta-morphosis: No End to End”, by Wen Ma, takes ink to a subliminal level. The highly creative one-act installation opera “Paradise Interrupted” will perform at MGM Theater as the grand finale. Paradise Interrupted is a brand new music composition that uses Kun opera form as the spring board of inspiration, and integrates different levels of art forms such as Chinese traditional opera, western opera, visual installation and theater art together innovatively but smoothly and finally sublimates the ink art to a new level than ever before. Through Huayuan, the essence of Chinese culture and art is preserved and progressed, allowing the public to experience the beauty of ink and wonder at its possibilities.

 

Paradise Interrupted | Wen Ma

 

 

Sociedade de Jogos de Macau, S.A. (SJM)

 

A Pair of Swallows / Wu Guanzhong

 

 

 

 

City of Dreams owns an impressive art collection of contemporary masters. These works demonstrate how contemporary art has liberated itself from classical forms. There are pieces from renowned masters from each continent that explore art in all its forms. Each piece was selected because it provides a unique encounter with the audience.

 

 

 

Co-organised by the Galaxy Entertainment Group Foundation and Grimaldi Forum of Monaco, this exhibition traces the story of legendary movie star Grace Kelly (1929-1982), and showcases how artists were inspired to create their works with her as their muse: Andy Warhol, with his pop art image of Grace Kelly; Alfred Hitchcock, directing his series of films starring Grace Kelly; and famous photographers, sculptors, jewellers and fashion houses, depicting her signature style – the “Grace Kelly Look”. On loan from the collections of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, the exhibits include photographs and moving images of Grace Kelly, her Oscar award, wedding gown, the eponymous Kelly bag, designer jewellery, and a rare portrait print by Andy Warhol..

 

Galaxy Macau™ Integrated Resort

Sun. – Thu. 10 – 22h / Fri. – Sat. 10 – 00h

 

On stage / Stéphane Bolongaro / 2019

 

 

 

The “Art Macao: International Art Exhibition”, in collaboration with foreign and local artists, and organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, features outdoor art installations at selected captivating and iconic venues and spaces in Macao, bringing the arts closer to the public as an integral part of their daily lives. The site-specific outdoor intervention “Sanctuary” by local architects and designers João Ó and Rita Machado, will be displayed at Mount Fortress Garden;  24 pieces of  “The Wanderer”, made of fibreglass, designed by local artist Wong Ka Long, will be exhibited at the Taipa Houses; the large-scale contemporary art work “Happy Heads” by French and Chinese contemporary artist duo Benoit+Bo, welcomes visitors at the leisure area in Praça de Jorge Álvares; and the stainless steel sculpture “Contemplation of Lovingkindness” by Hong Kong artist Mok Yat San will be exhibited around the Macau Museum of Art.

 

Macao Museum of Art

 

Contemplation of Lovingkindness | Mok Yat San

 

“Contemplation of Lovingkindness” is a set of stainless steel sculptures combining elements of Chinese ink art and the contemporary landscape. The sculptures create a surreal and dreamlike landscape scene, yet simultaneously draw viewers back to reality, signifying the inseparable relationship between the natural world and people in an urban environment. 

 

Taipa Houses

 

 

The Wanderer | Wong Ka Long 

 

Fernando Pessoa is a famous Portuguese poet and author, whose work was acclaimed for its unique poetic quality and philosophy. He was also famed for “inventing” personalities, fabricating 75 heteronyms to replace himself. In this international exhibition, local artist Wong Ka Long presents sculptures of Pessoa, representing the world from the perspective of Pessoa. Sculptures wandering in the same place are and aren’t Pessoa at the same time, resonating with the heteronyms he invented.

 

Leisure Area in Jorge Álvares Square

 

 

Happy Heads | Benoit+Bo

 

Benoit+Bo is a duo of Franco-Chinese visual artists: Benoît is French and Bo is Chinese. Their artistic practice is above all an invitation to travel. Through photography, sculpture or video, these artists can evoke the various issues of today’s world. 

Happy Heads”, which they call “smiling heads”, are colourful masks inspired by popular Chinese festivals. The mask is their emblem but also the link between all their works made since the creation of their duet in 2003.

 

Mount Fortress Garden

 

 

Sanctuary |  João Ó, Rita Machado

 

“Sanctuary” is a site-specific outdoor intervention located at the top of the hill, within the defence walls of Mount Fortress. It is from the weight of the history embedded at this site that this temporary bamboo structure reveals its meaningful strategy, a shaded canopy to protect the passersby from the elements and give peace of mind, rest and contemplation before their departure to the next destination.

 

 

 

The “Art Macao” mega event brings an immersive cultural atmosphere to the entire city, transforming it into an art gallery and an art garden. As part of this event, various foreign consulates are organizing unique art exhibitions in Macao. 

 

The Consulate General of Portugal in Macao and Hong Kong is organizing a series of exhibitions and activities related to the Day of Portugal. Meanwhile, the Consulate General of Hungary in Hong Kong and Macao presents the exhibition “Looking out of the Credible – Tapestries of Zsuzsa Péreli”. Metaphysical and sacred themes permeate Zsuzsa Péreli’s works, hovering between the real and the illusory world, insinuating and telling the audience all that can be perceived as intangible reality. of Japan in Hong Kong, in collaboration with Toppan Printing, is presenting a poster exhibition featuring posters on Japanese culture and performing arts. Toppan Printing produced posters, which portray graphic design and print expressions designed by prominent Japanese contemporary artists. In addition, some specially curated posters from the “Graphic Trial” and the “Traditional Performing Arts of Japan” series, as well as a couple of selected arts and crafts items by Japanese modern and contemporary artists will be displayed at the same time. The exhibition will also feature digital works by the media artist Naoko Tosa as well as various art activities such as lectures and demonstrations on craft arts, flower arrangements, tea ceremony and music performances to be held at designated times. 

 

The Consulate General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macao presents the exhibition “Colours of Asia”, featuring paintings by artists Francesco Lietti. Themed on travel and discovery, his works use strong blocks of paint to represent buildings, while also including smaller patches of textured colour, which dance across the cityscape, granting them a dreamy and fleeting feeling. The artist portrays Hong Kong and other Asian destinations through simple and direct forms, using naive visions that often have a humorous quality and almost caricatured magnificence. Through the use of striking colours the painter captures the essence of Hong Kong’s famous harbour skyline and makes it his own.

 

And the Consulate General of Belgium in Hong Kong presents the exhibition “Prosperous years”, featuring a visual and sound installation of two giant lanterns named “Happy Heads”, by the artist duo Benoit+Bo. The enlightened head tells a poetic and sentimental text in several languages symbolizing the universality of art and human feelings in a globalized world. Near the lantern, there is a neon sculpture represents universal symbols of love.

 

Tap Seac Gallery 

10:00-21:00

 

 

Japanese Culture and Performing Arts Poster Exhibit

Graphic Trial Poster Exhibit Macao Edition

 

 

Shinmura Norito | GRAPHIC TRIAL 2010 

 

Taipa Houses – Exhibitions Gallery

Tue-Sun 10:00-19:00, No admittance after 18:30

 

 

 

2018 – A New Wave of Passion

 

Old Court Building | Tue-Sun 10:00-20:00

 

 

2019 – (Gate Keeper) 8

 

 

Various performing arts and activities will be launched successively as part of Art Macao, bringing arts close to the community to enhance the cultural landscape of the city.  A number of events will be presented in phases, including the Macao Orchestra and the Macao Chinese Orchestra concert seasons’ highlights.   

 

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China and Portugal, “Art Macao” presents the International Youth Music Festival, the International Youth Dance Festival and the International Youth Drama Festival.  “Growing with the SAR” Activity Series including Visual Arts Exhibitions of Macao Higher Education Institutions will commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macao Special Administrative Region.  

 

Other performing arts highlights include the contemporary dance production “Under Siege” by Yang Liping, Haojiang Moonlight Night Dance Drama “Thangka”, “LoveRoad” at the Macau Fisherman’s Wharf and “2019! Outloud Street Art Festival”. 

 

20h

by Yang Liping Contemporary Dance

 

20h

Macao Cultural Centre – Grand Auditorium

Price: MOP 200, 150, 100

 

 

 

 

International Youth Music Festival 2019

 

 

Macao Cultural Centre – Small Auditorium | Square of the Macao Museum | Anim’Arte Nam Van  | Lou Lim Ieoc Garden

 

International Youth Dance Festival 2019

 

 

Ruins of St. Paul’s | St. Dominic’s Square |  Senado Square  |  Macau Forum  

Anim’Arte Nam Van | Zheng Guanying Public School

 

International Youth Drama Festival 2019

 

 

Macao Cultural Centre – Small Auditorium | Old Court Building Blackbox Theatre

Taipa Houses | Square of Macao Museum