This Annual Arts Exhibition, themed “Spiritual Narrative”, brings together eight artists from China and Portuguese-speaking countries, including, in no particular order: Cao Yu and Tong Wenmin from Mainland China; Wong Hio Chit and Cosmo Wong from Macao; Carla Cabanas from Portugal; Délio Jasse from Angola; Eugénia Mussa from Mozambique; and Juliana Matsumura from Brazil. The exhibition features works in diverse media encompassing painting, sculpture, video, and installation art, weaving a tapestry of the cultural contexts of China and Portuguese-speaking countries through a rich artistic vocabulary.
The curatorial inspiration comes from two legendary 16th-century travellers from the West and East, respectively, Portugal's Fernão Mendes Pinto and China's Xu Xiake. They measured the world with their footsteps, transforming their travel observations and experiences into philosophical reflections on life. This exhibition employs artistic creation in lieu of physical journeys, presenting a visual feast for visitors through 28 pieces/sets of works across various media. Entering the exhibition space is akin to setting off on a journey as travellers, beginning an artistic voyage to self-reflect and explore the world.
The exhibitionwill be on show at the Exhibitions Gallery and Nostalgic House of Taipa Houses from 5 December 2025, to 1 March 2026. Opening hours are from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily (last admission at 6:30 p.m.), closed on Mondays. Admission is free. During December, guided tours in Cantonese and Mandarin will be available at 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. on all Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, as well as on 23 and 26 December.
Spiritual Narrative - 2025 Annual Arts Exhibition between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries