The Arts and Cultural Festival titled ‘Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries’ is being held in Macao for the first time this month. Amongst a series of cultural events are six exhibitions co-curated by Portuguese street artist Alexandre Farto, also known as Vhils (below), and Pauline Foessel. A total of 27 artists will unveil their works inspired by the central theme of ‘Alter Ego’.

Part of the exhibition

Part of the exhibition

The six individual exhibitions are named ‘The Self’, ‘The Other’, ‘From Language to Travel’, ‘Culture Clash’, ‘Globalisation’ and ‘Alter Ego’. They will be held respectively in various locations in Macao, including the Macao Museum of Art, the Old Court Building, the Tap Seac Gallery etc.

Part of the exhibition

Part of the exhibition

Part of the exhibition

On the theme of ‘Alter Ego’, Pauline Foessel commented that the works work as an ‘analytical mirror’, taking the viewer on a ‘visually striking journey that also acts as a catalyst for internal introspection and evaluation, resulting in an experience that is as aesthetically rich as it is internally moving’. The six exhibitions have their own independent concepts and unique characters but they are entwined by a common premise.

Part of the exhibition

Part of the exhibition

Featured artists come from different parts of the world, including mainland China, Macao, Hong Kong, Portugal, Angola, Cape Verde, Mozambique, Brazil, Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe, Timor-Leste etc. Please stay tuned as we will be heading to the exhibitions soon.
 

Alter Ego｜Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries

Date: July 8 - September 9, 2018
Location: Macao Museum of Art, Old Court Building, Tap Seac Gallery, Temporary Exhibitions Gallery of the Civic And Municipal Affairs Bureau, Taipa Houses Museum, Navy Yard No.1
Enquiries: 853 2836 6866