The Main Exhibition concerns a profound question: “Hey, what brings you here?” This seemingly simple query delves into the complexities of our real lives, serving as a gateway to exploring Macao’s "local" history, memory, and the intricacies of the contemporary global situation. It also sparks the ultimate iterative question of “Who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going?”, inviting visitors on a journey of self-discovery.
This Main Exhibition features 46 artists from thirteen countries, including China (encompassing Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan), South Korea, Japan, Singapore, India, Iran, Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, the United Kingdom, Mexico, and the United States. The section showcases 80 pieces (sets) of mixed-media work, ranging from paintings, sculptures, installations, video and photography to artificial intelligence.
Based on these diverse works, the curator has specifically designed and titled spaces within the galleries, including unconventional exhibition areas and intersections. In an environment filled with uncertainty, the curator seeks to construct a time-transcending tunnel through this ensemble of works by artists from both home and abroad. This will present a miniature landscape of visual art, allowing visitors to feel and experience the diverse cultures from around the world and Macao within the exhibition’s various spaces.