Lotus blooms in full bloom in Beijing. More than 320 works of art showcase Macao’s prosperity after its return to the motherland.


China News Service, Beijing, August 28 (Reporter Ying Ni) “Lotus in the Great Age: Exhibition of Art Works Created with the Theme of “Macao’s Return”” recently opened at the Beijing Haidian Art Museum (North Branch). The theme of the exhibition is closely related to “Lotus” and shows the prosperity of Macao under “One Country, Two Systems”.

This exhibition is sponsored by the National Art Fund in Hong Kong and Macao One of the first batch of communication, exchange and promotion projects funded by the SAR, the event integrates exhibitions and seminars, aiming to deeply explore the historical significance and cultural value of Macao’s return through artistic display and academic exchanges. It is also an important event for Macao’s return. Commemorate and celebrate. The exhibition has been held in Macau University of Science and Technology Art Museum (December 14, 2022 to February 14, 2023) and Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts (March 18 to April 1, 2023). “Xiao Tuo really can’t give up Sister Hua and still wants to marry Sister Hua is his wife, Xiao Tuo asked for Madam’s consent. “Xi Shixun stood up suddenly and bowed 90 degrees to ask Lan’s mother. Held on the 8th. The exhibition in Beijing is the last stop and will last until September 24th.

Project leader Wang Xiaofeng, assistant professor at the School of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, introduced that the more than 320 outstanding works are divided into three major sections: the “Lotus in Prosperity” themed exhibition presents Macao’s new look after its return to the motherland, and the “World Loves Lotus” themed exhibition. It highlights the beauty of the city in different corners of Macao, and the “Rui Lian Blooming” innovation exhibition highlights Macao’s new design power. Through these three sections, a real and emotional Macau is presented to the audience.

Zhang Zhiqing, Dean of the School of Humanities and Arts of Macau University of Science and Technology, said that the theme of this exhibition is closely related to “Lotus” and shows the prosperity of Macao under “one country, two systems”. Macao has a rich and diverse cultural heritage and a unique artistic atmosphere. The School of Humanities and Arts of M.U.S.T. has always been committed to promoting the development of culture and art in Macao, and promoting cultural and artistic exchanges and cooperation between Macao and the mainland, and between Macao and other countries and regions. Through the support of the National Arts Fund, I believe that more outstanding cultural and artistic projects will be displayed and promoted.

Wang Mingliang, director of the National Arts Fund Management Center, believes that as an important measure for the National Arts Fund to fully open general project applications to Hong Kong and Macao SARs, this exhibition will further promote the prosperity and improvement of cultural and artistic undertakings in Hong Kong and Macao. Since its establishment, the National Arts Fund has been committed to promoting the creation, dissemination and exchange of outstanding artistic masterpieces and the cultivation of artistic talents. It will continue to adhere to the working principles of “facing the society, being open and transparent, taking all aspects into account, and highlighting key points” to provide artists and Institutions provide more support and assistance to jointly promote the inheritance and innovation of Chinese culture.

<img src="https://thumbor.dahe.cn/picture/MWhJVGRZdjRFMTZXMlpJaHo2MHBMV3o4LXRrPS9odHRwcyUzQS8vaTIuY2hpbmFuZXdzLmNvbS5jbi9zaW1nL3lwdC8yMDIzLzIzMDgyOC83MTYy The exhibition showcases a series of "Macau Art works with the theme of "Return", through the creations of well-known domestic and foreign artists, show the audience the historical process, cultural integration and development achievements of Macao's return, triggering people's review and resonance of Macao's return, and letting more people understand and pay attention to it. Macau’s unique charm.

The seminar “Lotus of the Golden Age: Art Works Exhibition with the theme of “Macao’s Return”” was held on the opening day. At the meeting, first-class scholars and artists from Macao and the Mainland held enlightening discussions around the uniqueness, contemporary nature and rich emotions of this exhibition. Everyone deeply analyzed the formal beauty, cultural connotation and content conveyed by the works. Social significance, and explores the new energy and new tolerance that Macao has nurtured since its return. (End)