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I ‘W R ’ AP PHOTO Wyoming reservation or Taylor Sheridan, the West ght, comic punch, “Wind River” that haven’t been taken.” The is still alive with frontier tra- is more in the heavily somber re- reservation, shrouded in violen- Fgedies and genre thrills, even if gister of “Sicario.” When one fa- ce, drugs and poverty, is an omi- hopelessness has moved in and ther who has lost a daughter con- nous place where American flags blanketed the land. soles another, he advises him to wave upside down. “Wind River” makes it a kind of confront the heartache head-on: It’s there that Corey Lambert (Je- trilogy for Sheridan, the writer “Take the pain.” It’s something remy Renner) discovers a freshly behind the West Texas neo-Wes- of a mission statement for She- frozen body five miles into the tern “Hell or High Water” and the ridan, whose neo-Westerns are mountains. He is a Fish & Wil- Mexican border drug crime dra- filled with deeply burdened men dlife agent who spends most of ma “Sicario.” In “Wind River,” making painful sacrifices. his time defending livestock by he shifts to a Wyoming Native Sheridan’s latest (his second time shooting predators with a rifle. American reservation and behind directing following the little-seen Mountain lions nabbing cattle the camera, but the atmosphere is 2011 horror film “Vile”) is set is what brought him, by snow still rich and familiar: big open around the Wind River Reserva- mobile, to the remote crime site. spaces with misery all around. tion in a wintery Wyoming whe- The body, an 18-year-old Nati- Whereas the Oscar-nominated re, as one character says, “snow ve American girl named Nata- Jeremy Renner (left) and Gil Birmingham in a scene from "Wind River" “Hell or High Water” had a bri- and silence are the only things lie (Kelsey Asbille) is barefoot, despite the snow and the cold, and she’s been raped. Her lun- tive Americans who populate drug-dealing tribesmen. But edged out. gs, Lambert guesses, eventually the cast and lend “Wind River” Lambert’s past (he is the father, Still, no one will confuse “Wind froze and burst as she fled from both excellent acting and ethnic now divorced, who also lost a River” for anything slipshod. Its
AP PHOTO miles away. authenticity — even if its leads, teen daughter) is where the film densely colorful dialogue and The investigation, though, is for and thus the story’s point-of- gradually centers its emotions, powerful sense of place make the FBI. The agency is so thin in view, are white. When the police and Renner, up for the challenge, Sheridan a singular talent, with, rural Wyoming that it dispatches visit the family’s home, they find gives one of his finer performan- hopefully, more directing in an agent from Las Vegas: Jane a broken household. An opened ces. front him. Those are qualities to Banner (Elizabeth Olsen) who door reveals the guilt-ridden mo- But instead of plumbing deeper which the late Sam Shepard — a lacks even a good enough winter ther bloodily slashing at her wris- into the lives of those on the re- less artfully composed chroni- coat. But Banner quickly shows ts. The door, bizarrely, is simply servation, the gripping, solidly cler of men in shadows of wes- her strengths and intelligently closed. built “Wind River” begins to go tern myths — may well have ti- conscripts Lambert, an experien- Though Sheridan’s control of the wayward in its tracks. The over- pped his hat. He certainly would ced tracker, to aid her. “This isn’t tale is, up until now, fairly total the-top showdown finale comes have been a welcome presence the land of backup,” she’s told. — particularly for an inexperien- largely out of the blue after clues in Sheridan country. “This is the land of you’re on ced filmmaker — the sense that lead Banner to a nearby oil dig- your own.” he is overplaying his hand (and ging crew. “Wind River” turns “Wind River,” a Weinstein The dead girl is revealed to be wallowing a little too enthusias- into a revenge tale where we only Co. release, is rated R by the the daughter of a close friend of tically in a sea of grief) begins to meet those worthy of vengeance Motion Picture Association of Lambert’s (Gil Birmingham). set in. He keeps opening doors just as their time is up. And, as America for “strong violence, Birmingham, whose too-brief and closing them too abruptly. in “Sicario,” women characters a rape, disturbing images and performance is one of noble The detective work continues, like Banner are welcomed into lanuage.” Running time: 111 Elizabeth Olsen (left) and Graham Greene in a scene from "Wind River" weariness, is one of many Na- at first angling toward nearby Sheridan’s film, but are steadily minutes.
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Rob Reid’s ‘After On’ is Dan Wilson revisits his hits intriguing story for Adele, John Legend
uthor Rob Reid examines the world an Wilson helped write that tune? of social networking and how intru- And that one, too? If you still read
AP PHOTO D Asive it can become in our daily lives in AP PHOTO album credits or liner notes, you may his latest sci-fi endeavor, “After On.” find Wilson’s name attached to some of A network called Phluttr seems harmless your favorites songs. at first and appears to be nothing more Formerly of Trip Shakespeare and Se- than a rival to Facebook. Download misonic, the Minnesota-born Wilson the app on a smartphone or tablet and has collaborated with an impressive ar- after clicking “accept” by not reading ray of musicians. On “Re-Covered,” he the agreement first, the system starts se- performs his songs made famous by a cretly invading your life. Soon it offers dozen artists including Adele, John Le- coupons for favorite foods or restaurants gend, the Dixie Chicks, Chris Stapleton and then becomes a gossip by intruding and Taylor Swift. on other users’ accounts and providing Adele’s “Someone Like You” and the private information of friends and ene- Dixie Chicks’ “Not Ready To Make mies. Nothing is safe, and everyone’s Nice,” both Grammy winners, as well as life becomes nothing more than data to LeAnn Rimes’ “Borrowed,” came with manipulate to the member’s advantage. Dan Wilson, “Re-Covered” (Big Deal Media) very personal stories. That same material can easily be used For Adele, it was the end of a rela- against you as well. tionship, while the Dixie Chicks sang Reid asks a bold question by postulating about the controversy after Natalie Maines’ critical comments of President George W. Bush a world where privacy no longer seems in 2003. Rimes bared her feelings about her real-life affair with future husband Eddie Ci- to exist. How would people react to a so- brian. cial network where the system itself has “After On: a Novel of Silicon Valley” (Del Wilson proves his empathy, especially on “Someone Like You” with backing from The Kro- developed sentience? What would it use Rey) by Rob Reid nos Quartet, his versions conserve the originals’ intimacy with time healing some of the and do to survive? What could it access wounds. to obtain information? Other highlights include “All Will Be Well” (The Gabe Dixon Band), “Landing” (brother and The author writes in a humorous and sar- everyone — and use that data for possi- former bandmate Matt Wilson) and “Home” (Dierks Bentley). castic style while unveiling a terrifying bly nefarious purposes. Leaving the oldest song for last — the only one here Wilson wrote alone — the album ends and frightening scenario that seems all The way the story unfolds is intriguing, with Semisonic’s “Closing Time,” its gentleness making it easier to see how it was meant to too real. With so much information on- but at almost 550 pages and no chapter be about a baby’s birth. line and everyone locked into their pho- breaks, the reading might be a bit daun- Recorded mostly in a weeklong session co-helmed by Ryan Adams producer Mike Viola and nes, tablets and smart TVs, it would be ting for some. Those who make it to the backed by musicians like Elvis Costello drummer Pete Thomas, “Re-Covered” has sufficient easy for computer systems that perform end win a prize, which only adds to the flourishes to avoid sounding like a collection of demos and straightforward arrangements tasks that normally require human inte- cleverness of this tale. that let the songwriting stand on its own plentiful merits. lligence to dig into the personal lives of Jeff Ayers, AP Pablo Gorondi, AP 04.08.2017 fri
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drove with friends more than 1,600 km to ride 160-plus km of the single-track trail, which is no Iwider than a bike. And we weren’t Legendary biking on North the only non-Dakotans traveling long distances to do it. We met folks from Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Den- ver, Montana and Wyoming. Dakota’s Maah Daah Hey trail The MDH is located where the Great Plains meet the Badlands. To use Nor- backpackers with the addition of pit stops — usually in a grove of leafy Finding the campsites was a breeze through grief for his late mother and th Dakota’s state slogan, it’s legen- tools and spare bicycle parts. Ideally, cottonwood trees. with wooden fence posts placed on wife, who died the same day in 1884. dary. It connects the northern and the gear (including a multi-tool, chain The drier, south-facing buttes lent the trail within sight of each one. “The farther one gets into the wilder- southern units of Theodore Roosevelt breaker, spare tubes, tire levers, patch themselves to purple coneflowers, Roosevelt first came to the area to ness,” he said, “the greater is the at- National Park in the western part of kit, chain lube and pump) should be prairie roses, bright yellow blooming hunt buffalo but later returned to traction of its lonely freedom.” the state. distributed equally around the bike prickly pear cactus and the easily-re- work as a rancher while working With elevation changes of over 3,000 because riding single-track trails de- cognizable yucca plant with its tall meters, only the fiercest of athletes mands your attention and balance. stalks. The wildflowers provided a complete the trail in one day, usually When the narrow track zigzags, the contrast to the browns and greens do- if you go... for the annual MDH 100 race (this bike needs to follow as riders beco- minating the landscape. year, tomorrow, Aug. 5). We opted me one with the trail. The ideal bike One note of caution for this season: MAAH DAAH HEY TRAIL for a multi-day, self-supported trip. would be a hardtail (with or without The area is experiencing a drought. www.fs.fed.us/visit/destination/maah-daah-hey-trail That’s the essence of bikepacking — suspension) mountain bike with 27.5 A wildfire recently closed part of the or backpacking by bike. or 29-inch wheels and bags for the MDH trail along with two campgrou- GETTING THERE: The town of Medora is the jumping-off point for the Maah Within the first hour of leaving the frame, fork, handlebar and seat post. nds, but at the end of July, all sections Daah Hey trail and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. The CCC campground, northern trailhead, we knew we’d be But we’re proof you don’t need top- were open. the northernmost part of the MDH, is located about 113 km north of town along tested by the rugged landscape. The of-the-line gear to complete the trail. We each carried a total of 4 to 6 liters Highway 85. unrelenting climbs, sheer cliffs along Two of our three riders used panniers, of water in daypacks, frame cages and the exposed layers of the Badlands, meaning saddlebags on racks over luggage bags. Each campsite (CCC, FIRE AND WATER: Trail conditions, including wildfires or closures: www. switchback descents and grassy pla- rear tires, though they did face more Bennett, Magpie, Elkhorn, Wanna- ndtourism.com/articles/maah-daah-hey-trail. To check the flow of the main river teaus with panoramic views were mechanical issues on 15-year-old gan, Buffalo Gap, Sully Creek), loca- crossing, the Little Missouri River, and several smaller creeks: waterdata.usgs. going to be our repeating scenery for bikes than the gearhead of the group. ted at least 29 km apart, had hand- gov/nd/nwis/rt three days. Plus the width of the bikes with pumped drinking water. After a two-hour opening night ride panniers tended to disrupt the tall There are also water-cache sites that OFF THE BIKE: The Medora Musical, a Western-style musical show, runs due to a late start, it took us three full western wheatgrass and dense brush can be stocked before the trip by dri- all summer at the Burning Hills Amphitheatre. The Bully Pulpit golf course, just days of 10 to 12 hours on the bikes along the trail, leading to stops for ving on dirt roads. The campsites can outside Medora, was named one of America’s top 100 public courses by Golf Di- to complete the trail. A fourth day tick checks and broken bike parts. be accessed on those roads, making it gest in 2013. would have made it a more relaxing Resting points were key to a succes- possible for exhausted riders to catch experience with various side trips to sful trip, especially between the hot- a ride back to town or for sag wagons TIPS: Visitors with bikes — even walking or carrying them — are not permitted the China Wall, Ice Caves and Roose- test times of day, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. The — support vehicles — to greet pampe- on Theodore Roosevelt Park’s non-motorized trails. There are alternative routes velt’s Elkhorn Ranch. cooler, north-facing slopes and po- red riders at the end of the day with a around the park’s north and south sections. Bikepackers carry the same gear as ckets of wooded draws were natural cold beverage. AP PHOTO X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt
WORLD OF BACCHUS Jacky I.F. Cheong The Standard-Bearers of Württemberg III
(Continued from “The Standard-Bearers of light-bodied and easy-drinking quaffers, a mis- Württemberg II” on 7 July 2017) belief as far away from truth as the myth that eid rollinger ur ainer chnaitmann H T “P ” R S all German wines are sweet whites. Otherwise Rosé Trocken 2015 Trollinger Alte Reben By the 2nd half of the 20th century, Ba- known as Schiava in Italy or Vernatsch in Trocken 2015 den-Württemberg has developed into one Austria, Trollinger is as maligned as Carignan From vines grown on keuper marl, of the Four Motors of Europe alongside (a.k.a. Cariñena in Spain), although it is a heri- winemaking process completely free From 40-year-old vines grown on gypsum Rhône-Alpes, Lombardia and Catalonia, and tage variety dating back to the 13th century. of oak influence. Radiant ruby with keuper, vinification in large old barrels. amaranth-vermillion reflex, the refreshing Württemberg has become the home of various Stuttgart is the only major city in Germany Bright ruby with crimson-pink reflex, the world-beating enterprises e.g. Bosch, Daimler, with vineyards within its urban territory. Si- nose offers raspberry, redcurrant and rose fragrant nose presents blackberry, cassis and Mercedes-Benz, Porsche as well as numerous tuated merely 10km to its east, the largely resi- petal. Sustained by neat acidity, delicate wood smoke. Supported by perky acidity, tannins and palpable minerality, the lively amiable tannins and underlying minerality, Mittelstände (highly specialised SMEs, usually dential town of Fellbach is home to three VDP palate delivers strawberry, morello cherry the refined palate supplies blueberry, family-owned). But this is a rather modern estates. For centuries, the families of Markus and light smoke. Medium-bodied at a redcurrant and geranium. Medium-bodied feat: until the mid-19th century, malnutrition Heid and Rainer Schnaitmann have been healthy 11.5 percent, the berry-laden entry at 12.5 percent, the fruity entry continues and even starvation were still a threat in Würt- growing vines and making wines, whether in carries onto a juicy mid-palate, leading to through an active mid-palate, leading to temberg, which remained generally poor until mixed farms, via cooperatives or as wine esta- a fresh finish. This is Württemberg’s very a tangy finish. An outstanding modern the mid-20th century. To survive, the people of tes. Both organic, Weingut Heid and Weingut own sundowner. reinterpretation of an old-time classic. Württemberg were faced with a stark choice – Rainer Schnaitmann became VDP members either innovate, or emigrate. rather late on, in 2013 and 2006 respectively; Württemberg’s psyche may well be encap- they represent not only the development trajec- Heid Fellbacher Lämmler Rainer Schnaitmann Fellbacher sulated by the proverbial Swabian housewife tory of Württemberg wine, but also its spirit of (Schwäbische Hausfrau), a fictional character no frills and no gimmicks, as heralded by their Spätburgunder Trocken VDP Lämmler Spätburgunder Trocken whose international debut came in 2008, when minimalist wine labels. rosses ewächs G G 2013 VDP Grosses Gewächs 2013 Chancellor Angela Merkel helpfully suggested during a speech in Stuttgart that failing Ame- To be continued... From low-yielding vines (27hl/ha) grown From low-yielding vines (25hl/ha) grown on the marl-rich part of Fellbacher Lämmler, on the siliceous limestone-rich part of rican banks – particularly Lehmann Brothers, the preeminent Große Lage vineyard in Fellbacher Lämmler, extended maceration which collapsed that year – should have con- The wines were tasted at Weingut Heid (W: Fellbach, extended maceration (more than 4 followed by maturation in 300l casks. sulted the unassuming yet sagacious housewife www.weingut-heid.de; E: info@weingut-heid. weeks) followed by 20 months in barriques Rich garnet with carmine-ruby rim, the on money matters. Frugal, industrious and no- de) and Weingut Rainer Schnaitmann (W: (50 percent new). Rich garnet with carmine- scented nose reveals cassis, cranberry, nonsense, the Swabian housewife is known for www.weingut-schnaitmann.de; E: info@ carnelian rim, the aromatic nose provides rosemary and iris. Underpinned by being secretly rich (hälinge reich), the antipode weingut-schnaitmann.de) respectively, during a mulberry, clove, forest mushroom and violet. generous acidity, velvety tannins and of la Belle Époque flâneur and boulevardier. press trip organised by Mrs Diana Maisenhöl- Braced by abundant acidity, ripe tannins clean minerality, the chiselled palate Württemberg remains a well-kept secret on der (diana.maisenhoelder@vdp-wuerttemberg. and rich minerality, the multi-layered palate purveys blackberry, morello cherry, thyme the vinous map. Certain ramifications of the de) and Mr Dietmar Maisenhölder (dietmar. furnishes damson, nutmeg, sous bois and and hyacinth. Medium-full bodied at 13 carnation. Full-bodied at 13.5 percent, the percent, the intricate entry evolves into “Trollinger-Republik” (literally: Trollinger [email protected]) of sturdy entry persists through a dense mid- a melodious mid-palate, leading to a Republic) era persist, in that many consumers VDP Württemberg (www.vdp-wuerttemberg. palate, leading to a protracted finish. Requires lingering finish. Requires at least 5 more still equate Württemberg wine to tart, pale, de). at least 5 more years of cellaring. years of cellaring. Jacky I. F. Cheong is a legal professional and columnist. Having spent his formative years in Britain, France and Ger- many, he regularly comments on wine, fine arts, classical music and opera.
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TOMORROW (AUG 5) My Hands Mould My Thoughts – Sculptural Works by Wu Hin Long MON (AUG 7) In 2003, a group of graduates from the School of TODAY (AUG 4) Arts of Macao Polytechnic Institute founded the New Art People Project 2017: Boundless 4 Macau Sculpture Association, which is dedicated Abstract Paintings from the MAM towards pushing forward the city’s sculpture arts This exhibition features artwork by four artists, namely Collection development. Amongst this group was Wu Hin Long Nelson Joel Jorge Madeira, Sou Chon Kit, Fan Keng and he studied 3D modelling. His research focus was In and Lee Man. The four ventured into the world of This exhibition features 30 art pieces representative ‘Application of Ceramic Coil Building Techniques in oil painting on the ever unknown path of life. The four of the abstract collection including installations Sculpture Creation’. Wu has applied modern thinking started the exploration of oil painting under the guidance with rich painting qualities. The painting media of sculpture production infused with carving techniques of artist Cai Guo Jie and incorporated painting as part and techniques used include ink wash, mixed and ceramic modelling, which demonstrates his of their life. In retrospect, it was a meaningful journey techniques, oil paints and acrylic. The variety of art eternal passion in his art pursuits. He developed new from the beginners’ exploration to the more matured forms has fully resembled the laborious navigation firing methods based on his previous ceramic making and peculiar styles. In the paintings, visitors can view of abstract art languages explored by Macau artists experiences and created three themed artwork series, the painters’ observation of life and surroundings, their since the 1980s, whose art pieces feature open- namely ‘Coral Series’, ‘Stone Series’ and ‘Sweater free imaginations, as well as scenes full of colours minded artistic characteristics of the Sino-Western Series’. The ‘Coral Series’ was selected for the 2nd and sounds, peculiar creatures, fiery flames or circling cultural integration in Macau. The collection fully China Contemporary Ceramic Art Exhibition, while the rainbows –t he expressions deep from their heart and expresses the exploration of abstract paintings in ‘Sweater Series’ was chosen as one of the ten best the attempts of connecting with the world and unlocking Macau. works in the Macau Annual Visual Arts Exhibition 2016. more possibilities. Wu Hin Long’s creations are closely linked to Macau, Time: 10am-7pm (Last admission at 6:30pm, closed with focused elements from neighbourhood rapport to Time: 12pm-7pm (Closed on Tuesdays) on Mondays) his internal world. Until: August 13, 2017 Until: September 17, 2017 Venue: 2F Gallery of Ox Warehouse Venue: Macau Art Museum Time: 11am-7pm (Closed on Mondays and public Admission: Free Admission: Free holidays) Organizer: Ox Warehouse Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Until: August 27, 2017 Enquiries: (853) 2853 0026 Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Venue: Macau Art Garden www.oxwarehouse.blogspot.com www.mam.gov.mo Admission: Free Organizer: Art for All Society Enquiries: (853) 2836 6064 www.afamacau.com
TUES (AUG 8) SUN (AUG 6) Macau Arts Window 2017 - Hundred Species - Restless Nature by Tong Chong Works of Peggy Chan Macao Illustrated - Exhibition of City Plans and Architectural Drawings from the This exhibition presents the artist’s latest body of work Using her favorite medium “cyanotype,” an old Macao Archives’ Collection focused on wooden sculpture. It presents a culmination photographic technique relying on exposure to sunlight, of a three year study on the subject of sculpting with Peggy Chan creates artworks exploring the threesome This exhibition presents a selection of about 60 plywood. In this series, each piece took at least four to relationship among individuals, the city and nature, city plans and architectural drawings which will be six months to finish due to gluing procedures whilst the showing the resulting magical inter-transformations. organized by category to enable visitors to trace the sculpting itself is a process which requires physical and Through paradoxical collages bearing her indirect, history of Macau’s evolvement and gain a concrete psychological stamina that cannot be taken lightly. Tong perceptual observations and by recording everyday understanding of the city’s development and Chong studied painting in the Fuzhou Arts and Crafts eco-phenomena, she tries to discover whether or not changes from the late 19th century to the middle School and modern art in the Visual Arts Institute Macau. the rules governing the relationship between species of the 20th century. In addition, the plans and He graduated from the Macao Polytechnic Institute and the environment would go through weird changes. drawings show the characteristics of buildings in in 2006. To date, Tong has participated in over 100 Peggy Chan received a fine arts degree from the Royal Macau and reflect the design languages of different international group exhibitions and 8 solo exhibitions. Melbourne Institute of Technology University. Her architectural designers. The exhibition explores His art pieces have been exhibited in many countries artworks include paintings, photographs, videos and the fusion of Eastern and Western architectural including Spain, Portugal and the United States. installations. She has exhibited in Macau, Paris, Korea, elements. India and Beijing. Time: 12pm-8pm Time: 10am-6pm (Closed on Mondays) Until: September 6, 2017 Time: 10am-7pm Until: December 3, 2017 Venue: Taipa Village Art Space, Rua dos Clerigos No 10, Until: August 13, 2017 Venue: The Macau Archives Taipa Venue: Macau Art Museum Admission: Free Admission: Free Admission: Free Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Organizer: Taipa Village Cultural Association Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Enquiries: (853) 2859 2919 Enquiries: (853) 2857 6118 Organizer: Macau Art Museum www.archives.gov.mo www.taipavillagemacau.com www.mam.gov.mo 04.08.2017 fri
WED (AUG 9)
In Search of those Journeys - A Retrospective Exhibition of the Ferry Transport between Macau and the Islands
This exhibition unveils a number of collections for the first time, such as the original documents “Stock Booklet of Un Fat Ferry between Macau and Coloane” and “Lease Contract of Motorboat” of the ferry operation company, as well as other items related to the ferry vessels, including photographs, ferry tickets, newspapers and commemorative publications, among others. In the exhibition, interactive electronic screens are also available to introduce “The Evolution of Macau’s Topography”, which covers the territory’s coastlines and vessel routes from different eras. Meanwhile, video excerpts of interviews with several old residents are screened to share their stories in taking ferry vessels, revealing the unique rustic simplicity of this small city. In addition, visitors can enjoy a 3D virtual ferry ride based on the ferry model “Kuong Kong”. Through various forms of exhibits such as precious documents, images, and interview videos, the exhibition shows social changes that occurred in Macau, making available a replenishment for future studies on maritime traffic. Allow visitors to experience Macau’s life in the old days, the exhibition also intends to educate the public on good family and neighbourhood relations.
Time: 10am-7pm (Last admission at 6:30pm, closed on Mondays) Until: October 5, 2017 Venue: Nostalgic House of Taipa Houses Admission: Free Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Enquiries: 8988 4000 www.icm.gov.mo
THURS (AUG 10)
Ceramics and Seals of 108 Heroes of Shui Hu Legend from the MAM Collection
This collection debuts 108 ceramic figurines and 194 seals with a theme of a classical Chinese novel - Shui Hu Legend. The ceramic pieces are by Liu Ousheng, a master of ceramic figurines who incorporated the freehand brushwork skills from Chinese painting into the creation of ceramic figurines from the early 1980s. The seal carvings are by Lin Jin and his apprentices, Huang Kuanghua, Cho Sai Keung and Ho Pan. The collection was donated by Lei Loi Tak, General Director of the Soka Gakkai International of Macau in 2000.
Time: 10am-7pm (Last admission at 6:30pm, closed on Mondays) Until: November 19, 2017 Venue: Macau Art Museum Admission: Free Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.mam.gov.mo 04.08.2017 fri
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