Event Overview
The inaugural Art Macao Expo (ART MACAO 2013) is a landmark art fair aimed at connecting Greater China with Asia. Held during Macau's peak business and tourism season, it serves as a dynamic platform bridging artists, collectors, investment institutions, and the general public to foster the prosperity of Macau's cultural and art market.
Event Details
- Dates: May 30 – June 2, 2013
- Venue: The Venetian® Macao – Cotai Expo Hall A
Opening Hours
- VIP Days (May 30 – June 1): 12:00 – 19:00
- Public Days:
- May 31 – June 1: 12:00 – 19:00
- June 2: 12:00 – 17:00
Event Highlights
- Theme: "Uniting China, Embracing Asia"
- Scale: Features over 70 renowned art institutions and artists from Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.
- Exhibition Zones:
- Contemporary Art Zone
- Classical Art Zone
- Art Auction Zone
- Art Categories: Chinese painting and calligraphy, oil painting, printmaking, sketches, sculpture, installation, video art, antiques, and jewelry.
- Special Program: Cultural and art lectures hosted by renowned scholar Wang Luxiang.
- Academic Advisor: Famous art curator Zhao Li.
- Expected Attendance: Approximately 20,000 visitors.
Background & Significance
Macau, a high-consumption city with Asia's highest per capita GDP for three consecutive years, leverages its unique position as a cultural melting pot. Supported by the Macau SAR Government's initiatives to develop the cultural and creative industries, this expo aims to create an influential art fair with a footprint in Macau, impact across the nation, and reach throughout Asia.