Movies: Knives Out Books: The Hero by Lee Child Music: Thanks for the Dance by Leonard Cohen F&B: Chinese wine, Long Dai Macau Daily Times | Edition 3427 | 29 Nov 2019

The shadow of The Wall

‘The Wall, released 40 years ago, is considered by many to be one of the best albums in rock history. But it marked the last time the core members of Pink Floyd would record an album together X2 PÁTIO DA ILUSÃO illusion

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ian Johnson’s “Knives Out” nothing better. And “Knives Out,” unravels not just a good ol- while it takes a little while to find Rd-fashioned murder mystery but its stride, sticks the landing, right the very fabric of the whodunit, up to its doozy of a last shot. The pulling at loose threads until it whodunit turns out not only to has intricately, devilishly woven still have a few moves left but to together something new and ex- be downright acrobatic. ceedingly delightful. The film begins like many befo- For all the detective tales that re it: with a dead body that needs dot television screens, the Aga- accounting for. Harlan Thrombey tha Christie-styled whodunit has (Christopher Plummer), a bes- gone curiously absent from mo- tselling mystery writer, is fou- vie theaters. The nostalgia-dri- nd with his throat cut in a small ven “Murder on Orient Express” upstairs room in his sprawling From left: Daniel Craig Chris Evans, Noah Segan and Lakeith Stanfield in a scene from “Knives Out” (2017), popular as it was, didn’t Victorian mansion. Production do much to dispel the idea that designer David Crank deserves and is married to Joni (Toni Colle- its central detective. Johnson is around him (the mystery writer’s med by self-satisfaction. the genre has essentially moved much credit for the film’s fabu- tte); and his grandson Ransom too restless for such an approach. house is decorated throughout with But “Knives Out,” in the end, into retirement, content to sit out lously ornate and much-paneled (Chris Evans), the arrogant black He favors flashbacks, by the boat murder weapons, including a thro- believes earnestly in the who- its days in a warm puffy armchair, setting — a Clue board come to sheep of the family. load, to go along with elaborate ne of knives), Craig still manages dunit, it just wants to turn it in- occasionally dusting itself off for life and a home that could rival the There are others, too, most notably plot mechanics of reversals and to chew plenty of scenery with his side out. To say more about that a remake. modernist abode of “Parasite” for Harlan’s trusted caregiver Marta perspective switcheroos. That heavily accented Southern-style would spoil the fun. But keep But Johnson has since his 2005 movie house of the year. (Ana de Armas). The Thrombeys gives “Knives Out” a somewhat Poirot. One calls him “Foghorn an eye here, and elsewhere, on neo-noir debut “Brick” shown Thrombey is extremely weal- casually refer to her as “the help” clunky and imperfectly paced first Leghorn,” another “CSI: KFC.” de Armas. The “Blade Runner a rare cunning for enlivening thy with an expansive family of and, in a running gag, are all over act, something Johnson makes up He’s accompanied by another 2049” actress (soon to be seen in old genres with densely plotted spoon-fed, entitled eccentrics that the map when it comes to her na- for with the payoff of his finale. detective (an underused Lakeith the next James Bond film, also deconstruction. He makes very would likely mix well with the tive South American country. A But for a movie with so many fine Stanfield) but he quickly makes with Craig) isn’t the biggest star clever movies (“Looper,” “Star dynasty of HBO’s “Succession.” deeper political dimension slowly actors having so much fun, we get Marta his sidekick; she has a useful in a film awash with A-listers. Wars: The Last Jedi”) that some- And as much intrigue as there is takes shape as the family’s cava- surprisingly little of the Throm- aversion to lies, throwing up every But with neither cloak nor dag- times, like in the madcap caper about Harlan’s death, for his chil- lier indifference to Marta plays beys as a whole. time she tells one. ger, she seizes “Knives Out.” It’s “The Brothers Bloom,” verge on dren there’s even more about his a role in the movie’s unspooling Instead, our detective calls almost There isn’t much that isn’t hers. showy overelaboration, of being inheritance. There’s his relator mysteries. Juggling themes of immediately. Enter Benoit Blanc knowing in Johnson’s dialogue. too much. daughter Linda (Jamie Lee Curtis) class privilege, immigration and (Daniel Craig), a flamboyant Lou- He delights in playing by the gen- “Knives Out,” a Lionsgate release, But in the whodunit, too much is and her cheating husband Richard ethnocentricity, “Knives Out” is a isiana investigator of such renown re’s rules and remaking them at is rated PG-13 by the Motion Pictu- usually a good thing. Give us all (Don Johnson), a vocal Trump su- whodunit for the Trump era. that he’s already been profiled once. There are winking referen- re Association of America for thema- the movie stars, plot twists and pporter; his son Walt (a sweater- Some mysteries first submerge in the New Yorker as “the last of ces here to “Hamilton” and “Baby tic content, some disturbing images murder weapons you can find. -wearing Michael Shannon) who themselves in set-up, the crime the gentleman sleuths.” Even with Driver,” and “Knives Out” more and strong language. Running time: When done well, there is almost runs his father’s publishing house in question and the entrance of such immaculate set dressing all than once risks being overwhel- 126 minutes.

BOOK IT tTUNES Author Lee Child explores Leonard Cohen’s posthumous origins of hero concept album centers on poetry

he Hero, a non-fiction essay by Understated exceptions are the title track and a few Tauthor Lee Child, opens with lines here and there, but Cohen doesn’t really sing, AP PHOTO AP Child looking at language and how PHOTO AP not that his resonant voice needs a melody to con- words have different meanings over vey the experience, depth, humor, horror and beau- the space of time. Child also asks the ty of his lyrics. question of who was the first person Expanding on recordings made mostly at the same to initiate a particular word or phra- time as the sessions for “You Want It Darker,” se and have that definition mean the Adam Cohen and engineer/mixer Michael Chaves same for everyone. searched out some of the master’s previous collabo- As time passed, people began to tell rators and some new ones to complete the compo- each other stories. The stories proba- sitions. Among them are Sharon Robinson, Jennifer bly were basic at first and then over Warnes, the Shaar Hashomayim Synagogue Choir, time heroic traits were added to keep Beck, Daniel Lanois, Feist, Javier Mas, Zac Rae, the audience engaged with the tale. Patrick Leonard and Anjani Thomas. The works of Homer saw a hero as a “Happens to the Heart” opens the album with warrior who approached everything haunting guitar, laud and piano supporting Cohen’s with a sense of honor, kind of like listing of a life’s worth of experiences, the gentle the Klingons in “Star Trek.” Today, accompaniment from Andre de Ridder’s stargaze a hero can be described as a popular orchestra making the lines even more effective — athlete or someone who does the ri- Leonard Cohen, “Thanks for the Dance” (Columbia/ “I was always working steady/But I never called it ght thing under difficult circumstan- Legacy Recordings) art.” ces. How did that change occur? The title track could be a sequel to “Take This Child writes popular and intriguing eonard Cohen’s last album, released just weeks be- Waltz,” a 1980s song with lyrics Cohen adopted thrillers and his talent for compelling fore he passed in 2016, was “You Want It Darker,” from a poem by Federico García Lorca. Here the the- prose isn’t limited to fiction. He de- Lwhich had a sense of finality that made it a fine conclu- mes appear to be more personal, but just as inspired. livers an interesting premise and ba- sion to his brilliant musical career. Other highlights include the subtle flamenco airs of cks up his hypothesis with data and “Thanks for the Dance,” on the other hand, seems to “The Night of Santiago,” the dark-as-night and terri- personal insight. bring down the curtain on Cohen’s parallel universe, fying “Puppets” and closer “Listen to the Humming- What this book lacks in page count the poetry he started to publish long before he began bird,” a short but wise and emotional epilogue. more than compensates in a though- making records. “Thanks for the Dance” is like discovering a box of t-provoking discussion of the origins Illustrating the point, the new nine-track set is more like old letters — or in this case, poems — from a depar- of language, storytelling and what a Cohen spoken-word performance with very good and ted loved one. It’s an emotional experience that allows makes all of us human. empathetic musical backing, most of it composed by his Cohen’s great talents to be appreciated again. Jeff Ayers, AP “The Hero,” TLS, by Lee Child son, Adam. Pablo Gorondi, AP 29.11.2019 fri

NEWS OF THE WORLD Mark E. Perry Oklahoma State University

From left: Roger Waters, Nick Mason, David Gilmour and Richard Wright ‘The Wall’ cemented Pink Floyd’s fame – but destroyed the band orty years ago, on Nov. 30, Were Here” and 1977’s “Animals.” between him and his fans. The seed great credit, has no pretense about that Pink Floyd was “a spent force 1979, the English progressive Roger Waters, the band’s bassist for “The Wall” was planted. that, it was clear that he could not creatively.” Frock band Pink Floyd released and co-lead singer, took charge for In July 1978, he presented a 90-mi- play it. He said ‘I can’t play that.’ Or Waters lost, and Gilmour and Ma- its 11th studio album, “The Wall.” “Wish You Were Here.” He decided nute demo to the rest of the band, maybe somebody said to him, ‘Nick, son went on to record three more Featuring 26 tracks, two records and which tracks would appear and -es proposing two concepts for the next maybe you should get somebody albums under the name Pink Floyd: an opera-esque story line, the con- sentially dictated the album’s con- album: “Bricks in the Wall” and “The else to play this because you’re stru- 1987’s “A Momentary Lapse of Rea- cept album would go on to become ceptual themes, which included alie- Pros and Cons of Hitch Hiking.” ggling.’” son,” 1994’s “The Division Bell” and the number two bestselling double nation, a critique of the music indus- The band members agreed to make 2014’s “The Endless River.” album in history. But it would also try and a tribute to former bandmate an album focused on the first of the THE AFTERMATH None would match the critical or mark the last time Pink Floyd’s core Syd Barrett, who had left the band in two. It would be about the struggles Today, “The Wall” is considered by commercial success of “The Wall.” members – Roger Waters, David 1968 due to mental health struggles. and isolation of rock stardom, and many to be one of the best albums in The making of “The Wall” reflects a Gilmour, Nick Mason and Richard In the process, Waters ended up cut- its central character would be -na rock history. But it marked the last common experience faced by many Wright – would record an album ting the songs “Raving and Droo- med Pink Floyd. time the four members of the band other rock bands – how creative together. ling” and “Gotta be Crazy” against The name of the character belied the would record an album together. tension and competing visions can Years of touring and financial stress guitarist and co-vocalist David Gil- fact that this would largely be a one- Keyboardist Richard Wright left, deteriorate relations between band had taken their toll. The egomania mour’s wishes. “Dave was always -man show. As musicologist Allan F. only to return later as a salaried members. of one member, Waters, during the clear that he wanted to do the other Moore observed, “Waters’ growing sideman during Pink Floyd’s tours Luckily, Pink Floyd was able to keep recording of “The Wall” would be two songs,” Waters recalled. “He ne- megalomania, much in evidence on in 1980 and 1981. Pink Floyd – mi- it all together to record one final the tipping point. ver quite copped what I was talking ‘The Wall,’ became harder to hand- nus Wright – went on to record its masterpiece. Tensions mount about. But Rick did and Nicky did, le.” 1983 album, “The Final Cut.” Waters The unchecked egos of band -mem and he was outvoted so we went The fact that the album’s central eventually quit Pink Floyd in 1985 Note: This article is republished from bers can often be difficult to rein in, on.” story was semi-autobiographical, and sued members Gilmour and The Conversation under a Creative Com- and often lead to acrimony – to the Perhaps feeling suffocated by Wa- based on Waters and former band Mason in an attempt to stop them mons license. point where the band breakup has ters, Richard Wright and David Gil- member Syd Barrett, probably di- from using the band name, arguing almost become a cliche. mour took a stab at solo albums in dn’t help matters. The motif of walls Tensions between the four members 1978, with Wright releasing “Wet symbolized the defense mechanisms of The Beatles – John Lennon and Dream” and Gilmour debuting the Waters had built up against those Paul McCartney, in particular – fa- self-titled “David Gilmour.” who might hurt him – parents, tea- mously led to the band’s breakup Reflecting on his first solo album, chers, wives and lovers. Some lyri- AMAZON.COM in 1970. Conflict between guitarist Gilmour said, it “was important to cs deal with the death of his father, Johnny Marr and vocalist Morrissey me in terms of self respect. At first I others with infidelity. triggered Marr’s decision to leave didn’t think my name was big enou- If David Gilmour had ideas for ways The Smiths. And let’s not forget The gh to carry it. Being in a group for to contribute to Waters’ vision, they Eagles, which broke up on such bad so long can be a bit claustrophobic, were barely incorporated. Waters terms that drummer and vocalist and I needed to step out from behind did include fragments from demos Don Henley said the band would Floyd’s shadow.” associated with Gilmour’s solo pro- reunite “when hell freezes over.” jects. But in the end, Gilmour only By the time Pink Floyd started re- THE SHADOW OF ‘THE WALL’ received three co-writing credits cording “The Wall” in January 1979, “The Wall” would be the band’s next – for “Run Like Hell,” “Young Lust” tensions had been simmering for project – and, again, Waters asserted and “Comfortably Numb.” Drum- years. control. mer Nick Mason and keyboardist “The Dark Side of the Moon,”- re Waters was partly inspired by an Richard Wright didn’t receive any leased in 1973, had catapulted Pink infamous incident that took place at all. Floyd to superstardom. But the band during the In the Flesh tour, which On the track “Mother,” Waters even members struggled over how to bui- promoted the album “Animals.” An- brought in Toto drummer and ses- ld off the success of “Dark Side” and noyed by the sound of firecrackers sion percussionist Jeff Porcaro to make another hit album. – and feeling as if the crowd wasn’t replace Mason. On Mason’s limited They had already fought among listening to their music or lyrics – drumming abilities, Roger Waters themselves when recording their Waters spat on the audience. He recalled: follow-up albums, 1975’s “Wish You later mused about building a wall “It’s got 5/4 bars in it. Nick, to his X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt

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hat’s the ulti- Wmate status HOW GOOD IS CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD’S CHINESE WINE, LONG DAI? wine in China? Famed Bordeaux first growth have been big, plush, perage in France, Long and terroir. Lafite is no newcomer says, decided to con- there are challenges,” Château Lafite Roth- ripely fruity reds that Dai has sophisticated, Both are among the to making wine outside centrate on its solely Prats explains. “In schild. That’s why the seem almost sweet. nuanced aromas and very best Chinese Bordeaux. Its parent owned core business- Ningxia, the cold from company’s first wine Long Dai, by contrast, lightly spicy, savory wines I’ve tasted, company, Domaines de es and sold its 30 the Gobi desert means made in China is such a is very dry and sub- fruit flavors that almost though they’re com- Barons de Rothschild percent share to DBR, you have to bury the big, big deal. tle. It’s refined and seem juicy. It perfectly pletely different in (Lafite), has proj- but its construc- vines in winter. In The cabernet blend la- restrained, echoing balances fruit, acidity, style. Ao Yun, a blend ects in France’s tion arm built the Shangri-La, it’s logis- beled Long Dai debuted the polished, elegant tannin, and alcohol, and of mostly cabernet Languedoc, Ar- winery.) tics, getting skilled at the company’s win- style of Lafite, though has a long, silky texture. sauvignon with about gentina, and Chile. Prats already had people and equipment ery in Qiu Shan Valley, it’s not at the level of a The wine is surpris- 10 percent cabernet So in some ways plenty of experi- to a remote mountain in China’s northeastern first growth. ingly appealing even at franc, is bolder, more it was no surprise ence making wine location. In maritime Shandong Peninsula, The mineral notes and this young age, though dramatic and intense, it would want in China before Shandong, summer in September. It won’t freshness of this three- if you do, Prats advises with tons of tannin. It to capitalize joining DBR in rain and humidity are arrive in the U.S. until grape blend (cabernet putting it in a decant- has more richness and on the name 2018. As head a problem, but it has a 2020, and only 100 sauvignon, cabernet er for an hour before impact—more like a in the of Estates long tradition of viti- cases will be imported. franc, and marselan) serving. Napa cabernet. Long fast-growing and Wines culture.” Luckily, global They’ll be available at reminded me of a The name Long Dai, Dai has more elegance, wine market for Moët warming is making a few top shops and bright, stylish cool-cli- taken from the ancient balance and subtlety, of China, Hennessy the region drier and restaurants, but the mate cabernet from Dai Temple at the foot and a more quiet pow- where from 2013, warmer. majority of the 2,500- somewhere like Aus- of Mount Tai, a sacred er. The marselan in the brand he oversaw The team dug nearly case inaugural release tralia’s Margaret River, nearby peak, was cho- the blend softens the remains LVMH’s Ao 500 soil pits to see will be sold in China. or maybe a delicious sen in tribute to local tannins and adds a a shining Yun project which part of the So when Lafite Chief fourth or fifth growth history. spicy note and aromas star. In in Shangri-La, property would be Executive Officer Bordeaux. Marselan, Inevitably the wine of violets. As the vines 2009, DBR in the remote best for vines. They Jean-Guillaume Prats in case you’re wonder- will be compared with get older, there will be started mountains settled on 30 hectares brought a sneak pre- ing, is a French cross the Chinese red LVMH more complexity. exploring a close to with thin soil over view bottle to New York between cabernet launched several years 400-hectare Tibet, whose granite bedrock in a for me to try, my taste sauvignon and gre- ago, the rich, pow- THE BACK STORY zone in the first vintage spot where cool coastal buds were primed. nache that’s planted erful, sumptuous Ao I first heard rumors hilly land appeared in breezes could modify around the globe and Yun (whose name about Lafite’s plan to in Penglai, 2016. At the that humidity. In 2011 THE TASTE highly popular in China. means “flying above make wine in China near the same time, they planted vines on I won’t keep you in Lafite Chairman Saskia the clouds”). The two more than a decade coast in Shan- he established 360 terraces. But it suspense. The quality de Rothschild calls it wines don’t taste much ago. Over lunch recent- dong province. At first Moët Hennessy’s wasn’t until the 2017 of this first vintage “a grape that has an alike, as you might ly at New York’s Gabriel the company partnered Domaine Chandon vintage that they were of Long Dai, 2017, is incredible capacity expect, considering the Kreuther, Prats filled in with CITIC, the Chinese sparkling wine facility happy with the wine. impressive. It doesn’t of adaptation to any wineries are more than the timeline from idea government invest- in Ningxia. The company expects taste like any other terroir.” 3,000 kilometers apart in 2008 to the release ment agency, but since Why Shandong for the to double its 2,500-case luxury Chinese red I’ve Aged in barrels made and the vineyards total- of the first bottle this 2016 it’s been going Lafite experiment? “In output in four or five tried. Most of them at Lafite’s own coo- ly different in altitude year. it alone. 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MONDAY (DEC 2) Red December – Exhibition of Carlos Marreiros

This exhibition features artist Carlos Marreiros’ latest large-scale artwork “Red December” and a series of TODAY (NOV 29) paintings from his sketchbooks. “Red December”, a 12th Xmas Shopping Festival large composition embedded with detail, depicts a scene where Chinese and Western historical figures The Xmas Shopping Festival has been held since Thailand Cultural Festival 2019 from different periods of time gather together and 2008, bringing to town international brands and indulge in pleasant conversations with each other. ones from Hong Kong, Macau and the Taiwan The Thailand Cultural Festival is again taking place The work visualises the utopia in the artist’s mind, region. Last year over 40,000 people attended the at Rua de Abreu Nunes, also known as Macau’s where different cultures exist harmoniously in an festival. Organisers describe the event as the largest Thai street. Apart from Thai massage practitioners inclusive society. In addition, the paintings from his indoor Christmas carnival in the city; one that mixes and Thai food stalls, there is also traditional Thai sketchbooks give an account of the artist’s creative shopping with entertainment. music, dance performances, arts and crafts do-it- and reflective process over the years, allowing the yourself workshops, and Thai kickboxing on offer. audience to take a close look at his sources of Time: 11am-8pm Ritual distribution of rice is also part of the event, inspiration and traverse his creative world which Date: November 29 & December 1, 2019 along with the visit of a Thai buddhist monk. Local features both Chinese and Western cultures. Venue: Hall A, Cotai Expo, Venetian Macau artist Hyper Lo and Kristine Mok from Hong Kong Admission: Free are the guest hosts of the event. Time: 10am-9pm Enquiries: (853) 2870 3930 Until: 13 February 2020 www.aplus1996.com Time: 2pm-6pm (November 30 & December 1) Venue: Tap Seac Gallery, located at No. 95, Venue: Rua de Abreu Nunes Avenida do Conselheiro Ferreira de Almeida Admission: Free Admission: Free Organiser: The Association of Thais in Macau Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 Enquiries: (853) 2856 0085 Organiser: Cultural Affairs Bureau Facebook: ThailandCulturalFestival www.icm.gov.mo

TUESDAY (DEC 3) Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists TOMORROW (NOV 30) 2019 MGM Chef Nic GastronoMusic Fest The “Collective Exhibition of Macau Artists” MGM and Hong Kong’s gourmet brand Chef Nic, has been held for many years, providing an founded by singer-chef Nicholas Tse, are bringing important platform for local artists to showcase the first GastronoMusic Fest to Macau. The two-day SUNDAY (DEC 1) their calligraphic works and paintings and to event is a rendezvous for food lovers, offering global Macau Light Festival exchange ideas, and promoting the innovation and gastronomic fare by Chef Nic and six celebrity development of art in Macau. The open submission chefs. It also features signature dishes from MGM’s In 2015, MGTO launched the first edition of the for this year’s Exhibition was held in May. After a restaurants and Macau food presented by local “Macau Light Festival” which is held annually in professional and rigorous selection, the winning small and medium-sized enterprises. Visitors can December at various locations in Macau Peninsula and shortlisted works were selected by a panel also expect a lot of music, with Nicholas Tse taking and on the Islands. The event program includes of experts and academics from Mainland China, to the stage with his rock ‘n’ roll repertoire on Nov projection mapping, light installations, interactive Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau. This exhibition 30th. Cantopop singer Joey Yung headlines the games and a series of other activities. The event features 80 outstanding pieces (sets), covering entertainment on Dec 1st. Musical accompaniment aims to draw visitors to different districts of the city a wide range of themes in various forms and is also provided by Adason Lo and Angela Hui, as for an appreciation of Macau by night and to learn styles, reflecting the efforts of local artists to well as Hong Kong pop-rock band Mr.; Hong Kong- about the local culture and history from innovative represent the beauty of Chinese traditional arts based vocalist Joey Wong; Mainland singing artist angles shaped by light artistry. while exploring artistic innovation. The exhibition Liu Junge; Singapore singer Joanna Dong and local shows the characteristics and features of Macau’s group MFM. Time: 7pm-10pm (5-8 mins in every 30 mins; last contemporary Chinese calligraphy, painting and seal projection mapping starts at 21:50) carving. Time: 5pm to 10pm (November 30) Until: December 31, 2019 3pm to 8pm (December 1) Venue: Please refer to the following website Time: 10am-8pm (Closed on Mondays) Venue: MGM Cotai Admission: Free Until: 13 February 2020 Admission: From HKD/MOP588; available at Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 Venue: Old Court Building tickets.mgm.mo Organiser: Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau Admission: Free Enquiries: (853) 8802 3833 Macauhttps://content.macaotourism.gov. Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000 Organisers: MGM China; Chef Nic mo/uploads/mgto_events_festivals/2019_ Organiser: Cultural Affairs Bureau www.mgm.mo MacaoLightFestival_tc.pdf www.icm.gov.mo 29.11.2019 fri

WEDNESDAY (DEC 4) Fashion Interaction - Guangzhou-Hong Kong-Macau-Shenzhen Creative Fashion Exhibition

The final exhibition of Macau Fashion Gallery for this year brings together works of eight new fashion designers or designer teams from the core cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Macau. Each designer or team will present two representative costumes, totalling 16, allowing the audience to appreciate their unique styles. The exhibition also serves as a new fashion exchange platform for the fashion youth of the four cities.

Time: 10am-8pm (Closed on Mondays) Until: December 31, 2019 Venue: Macau Fashion Gallery Admission: Free Organisers: Cultural Affairs Bureau; Macau Productivity and Technology Transfer Center Enquiries: (853) 2835 3341 www.macaofashiongallery.com

THURSDAY (DEC 5) The World as Will and Idea – Collective Exhibition of Emerging Artists from Mainland China

The exhibition, curated by veteran professional Sun Feng, invited five young contemporary artists from Mainland China, namely Ouyang Sulong, Yuan Song, Liang Manqi, Hu Weiyi and Ying Xinxun, to showcase a total of 26 different types of large-scale artworks, including spatial drawing installations, interactive video installations, 3D printings, photographs, videos and sculptures. By combining different media materials, the artists create works in an innovative and distinctive styles, seeking to convey their unique views on daily life and social issues as well as probing into inner senses and philosophy, and reflecting the aesthetic features of contemporary arts in China. Through their artworks, the artists attempt to interpret spiritual images, taking the audience on a journey of perception and understanding by inspiring them to explore and reflect on themselves and the external world.

Time: 10am-7pm (No admittance after 6:30pm, closed on Mondays) Until: February 23, 2020 Venue: Macau Contemporary Art Centre - Navy Yard No.1, located at Rua de S. Tiago Da Barra Admission: Free Organiser: Cultural Affairs Bureau Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 www.icm.gov.mo 29.11.2019 fri

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