China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries Art Annual Exhibition: Over 100 Works Showcase Sino-Portuguese Contemporary Art
Organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A., "Memory, Inheritance, Mutation – China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries Art Annual Exhibition" is one of the series events of the 6th "Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries". It brings together over 20 artists from China and Portuguese-speaking nations, presenting a diverse panorama of contemporary art.
Featured Artists
Artists include (listed in no particular order):
- Mainland China: Luo Mingjun, Guo Haiqiang, Chen Mutian, Guo Xi, Qu Xiaoyu, Cao Shu
- Macau: obe, Huang Hoi Ian, Tam Chon Kit, Wu Minhui
- Portugal: JAS - João Alexandrino, Manuela Pimentel, Pedro Luz
- Angola: António Ole
- Brazil: Denilson Baniwa, Eduardo Kobra
- Cape Verde: Tchalé Figueira
- Guinea-Bissau: Nú Barreto
- Equatorial Guinea: Arturo Bibang
- Mozambique: Mário Macilau
- São Tomé and Príncipe: Kwame Sousa, Dário Pequeno Paraíso
- Timor-Leste: Bernardino Soares
Exhibition Theme & Highlights
- Theme: "Memory, Inheritance, Mutation" – artists connect past, present, and future through their works.
- Concept: Showcases a new contemporary artistic context formed by cultural integration, prompting reflection on cultural continuity and diversity.
- Indoor Exhibition: Features over 130 works/sets, including paintings, videos, and multimedia interactive installations.
- Public Art: Renowned Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra will create a site-specific public artwork on Rua da Felicidade (福隆新街) starting January 2025. Known for his vibrant colors and bold lines that reflect local culture.
Practical Information
- Exhibition Period: Now until February 9, 2025
- Venues:
- Macao Museum of Art
- Taipa Houses-Museum – Gallery (龍環葡韻滙藝廊)
- Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00 (Open on public holidays)
- Admission: Free
- Public Art Display: The public artwork on Rua da Felicidade will be open to the public from January 2025.
- More Information: Visit the dedicated webpage www.icm.gov.mo/FCP for details about the exhibition and the "Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-Speaking Countries".
