Photography by Hong Vong Hoi
The Macao Museum of Art (MAM, from the Portuguese acronym), under the Cultural Affairs Bureau, has been holding the “Macao Arts Window” since 2012, which aims to encourage creativity and develop contemporary art in Macao. The theme of this edition of the “Macao Arts Window” is the exhibition “Solitude - Photography by Hong Vong Hoi” and the vernissage will be held on Thursday, 1 December, at 6:30pm, on the third floor of MAM. All are welcome. The “Macao Arts Window” aims to provide an open and diverse exhibition space and exchange platform, and encourage local artists to explore and express concepts and forms of contemporary art. Born in Macao in 1977, artist Hong Vong Hoi is passionate about photography and literary creation. He enjoys travelling alone and considers life as a voyage. In 2011, he held his photography exhibition “Encounter”. He also received an Excellence Award in the Fiction Category and was the second runner up in the Modern Poetry Category in the Macau Literary Awards. A selection of Hong’s poems was included in the book An Anthology of Macao Modern Poetry. The author hopes to explore and reflect on the deeper meaning of “solitude” through his works, and at the same time, observe the inner and emotional state of people around the world within this context. Many people fear solitude, but solitude does not necessarily bear a negative connotation and in fact it offers hidden possibilities. Everyone will inevitably face solitude, and thus, the ability to enjoy and appreciate its beauty and freedom elevates one’s quality of living and style. The exhibition “Solitude - Photography by Hong Vong Hoi” is open from 2 December 2016 to 15 January 2017. The MAM, located at Avenida Xian Xing Hai, is open daily from 10am to 7pm (no admittance after 6:30pm; closed on Mondays). Admission fee is MOP5 and is free on Sundays and public holidays.