26/10/2024 (Saturday) 15:00-16:30
The Exhibition from Macao, China: Collateral Event of the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia, organised by the Macao Museum of Art, under the auspices of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, is presenting Above Zobeide – Exhibition from Macau, China, an exhibition inspired by the city of 'Zobeide', which is mentioned in the novel Invisible Cities by Italian writer Italo Calvino. Based on this story, artist Wong Weng Cheong has created a bizarre yet poetic parallel space by means of a large-scale installation and digital prints, in order to explore the concept of 'foreigners', thus echoing the theme of this year's biennale, "Foreigners Everywhere", while also reflecting on the urban development of Macao.
To provide Macao residents and art lovers with an in-depth understanding of the exhibition, the Macao Museum of Art has specially invited artist Wong Weng Cheong and curator Chang Chan to discuss their curatorial vision and the characteristics of the work, as well as some highlights of the curatorial process and behind-the-scenes stories. The two speakers will review their experience organising the exhibition together, the challenges they faced, and the reflections evoked by the experience, and they will also share what they saw and heard at the Venice Biennale and explore the controversies and criticisms associated with the exhibition. The sharing session will also include moments of exchange and interaction to provide valuable exchange opportunities for industry professionals interested in participating in international art events.
Speakers
Wong Weng Cheong, graduated from Goldsmiths College, University of London, produces a diverse range of artworks exploring multiple themes by means of computer technology such as Artificial Intelligence and 3D graphics. His portfolio encompasses still life compositions, installations, and digital images, characterised by their realistic depiction of surreally tranquil scenes. His works aim at transforming the whole space, striving to challenge the viewer's perception of the surrounding space and activating its psychopolitical overtones. With his art, Wong aims to encourage the audience to meditate on their own perceptions and their relationship to the space and its tacit but constituent social relations. His recent solo exhibitions include Catch It Outside, Somewhere Still Wild, and Above The Descending.
Chang Chan, an independent curator based in Macao and London, graduated from King's College London with a Master's degree in Arts and Cultural Management. Her personal experience draws her attention to the increasingly common psychic and existential crises of the subject of contemporary neoliberal capitalism. She attempts to use curating as a means of intervention, raising questions, and exploring the possibilities of healing through art. Chang's recent curatorial projects include Dwelling On the Cloud, which featured the work of 23 artists from around the world. Her first exhibition in Macao, The Secret of the Golden Flower, was selected for the Local Curatorial Project for the Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023.
Location: Auditorium of MAM
Target: Aged 16 years old or above
Language: Cantonese
Quota: 100 participants.
Registration: 10-23/10/2024 apply on "Macau One Account". Successful applications are selected by draw. (Registration - open at 10am on 10th Oct.)