Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists 2019 opens on Thursday Showcasing outstanding calligraphic works and paintings
The “Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists 2019”, organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC), will be inaugurated on Thursday, 21 November, at 6:30pm, at the Old Court Building. All are welcome to attend the opening ceremony and visit the exhibition.
The “Collective Exhibition of Macao Artists” has been held for many years, providing an important platform for local artists to showcase their calligraphic works and paintings and to exchange ideas, and promoting the innovation and development of art in Macao. The open submission for this year’s Exhibition was held in May. After a professional and rigorous selection, the winning and shortlisted works were selected by a panel of experts and academics from Mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao.
This exhibition features 80 outstanding pieces (sets), covering a wide range of themes in various forms and styles, reflecting the efforts of local artists to represent the beauty of Chinese traditional arts while exploring artistic innovation. The exhibition shows the characteristics and features of Macao’s contemporary Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal carving.
The exhibition will be open from 22 November 2019 to 23 February 2020, at the Old Court Building, and is open daily from 10am to 8 pm daily, including on public holidays and it closes on Mondays. Admission is free. For enquiries, please contact IC through tel. no. 8988 4000 during office hours or visit the IC’s website at www.icm.gov.mo.