New Perspectives: Modern and Contemporary Works from the Macao Museum of Art

Section I

Scenery and Images

The urban character of Macao is reflected in its natural landscapes and deeply imprinted on its architecture and in its streets and alleyways. Church architecture serves as a unique urban symbol, embodying the historical significance of Macao as a crossroads between East and West. Religious buildings, in fact, have become an essential part of the city’s collective memory.

In contrast, Macao’s lively neighbourhoods showcase citizens’ daily routines and cultural memories, shaping the city’s distinctive urban identity and reflecting its historical context. All these are given new life through the works of art. Local artists break through traditional visual frameworks to reconstruct Macao’s collective memory and cultural image. Emerging artists depict not only the city’s natural and urban landscapes but also the evolving daily life and cultural adaptations in the context of globalisation.