The 2013 edition of the French May Arts Festival celebrates the vibrant 1920s, a golden age for French art, fashion, and society. Through a series of captivating programs, audiences are invited to dive into the whirlwind of this 'Crazy Era'. The festival spans over two months across Hong Kong and Macau, with some exhibitions extending into August.
Macau Program Highlights
- Dance: 'Drought & Rain' – May 3
- Silent Film & Music: 'Meet the Silver Screen Era' – May 10–12
- Photography Exhibition: 'The Disappearance of Techniques – Jean Baudrillard Photography Exhibition' – May 11 to July 28
- Exhibition: 'Elephant Reflects the Universe – Chinese Style' – May 25 to August 18 (Also part of the Macau Arts Festival)
- Concert: 'Sydney Valette & Chromophase VJ' – May 4 at Ox Warehouse. An electronic music subversion by Sydney Valette, paired with digital musician Chromophase VJ from Paris, bringing pop music back to its chaotic origins.
- Dance Performance: 'Fight & Dance' – June 8. French choreographer Mourad Merzouki presents a performance blending contemporary dance, boxing, and classical music, featuring musicians on moving chairs. The French hip-hop group 'Gefée Dance Company' delivers powerful and surprising dance theatre.
- Sculpture Exhibition: 'Pablo Reinoso – Living Sculptures' – April 25 to July 14 at One Central and Mandarin Oriental, Macau. Features 11 sculptures primarily in wood and steel by Argentine-French designer Pablo Reinoso.
- Art Exhibition: 'Magnificent Decor – Napoleon's Court Art Exhibition' – April 18 to July 14 at Macao Museum of Art. Displays court furniture from the Napoleonic era.
Practical Information
- Schedule & Ticket Prices: Please contact the organizers for details.
- Enquiries: (852) 2520 5330 / (853) 2855 5555
- Official Website: http://www.frenchmay.com