Several of its stand-out performers have already been confirmed, including France’s Lyon Opera Ballet and Australia’s Circa ensemble.
Arts & Culture
Headlined by Chinese artists Liang Shao-ji and Xu Zhen, Art Week Shenzhen has been timed to take place shortly before Art Basel Hong Kong.
The new Macao International Shorts Film Festival is not related to the already well established Macau International Short Film Festival.
Jimmy Wardhana and Christine Choi of Macao’s JWCC Architecture have been included in an annual grouping of young design talent.
Subject to conditions, makers of films, videos, ads or TV programmes featuring elements of Macao, or filmed on location in the city, are eligible for subsidies.
‘With The Sunshine, Across The Sea’ features more than 100 works by leading Impressionists as well as some landscape paintings of Macao by 20th century artists.
‘GENESIS: Contemporary Installation Art Journey’ showcases ambitious new works by three local artists until 6 May.
Local musos Dave Wan and Manual Variz are spreading the soulful sounds of the handpan through their band, Náv. And their debut album is almost ready to drop.
Gallery UG is currently staging an exhibition of Japanese artists in Macao as part of the Contempo festival, but is preparing to open a permanent branch in the SAR.