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Movies: Gloria Bell
Books: The Malta Exchange by Steve Berry
Music: Nick Waterhouse by Nick Waterhouse
Wine: The Oriental Republic II
Lifestyle: 11 things you can do to adjust to
losing that one hour of sleep Macau Daily Times | Edition 3244 | 08 Mar 2019
MEANWHILE,
IN VEGAS ...
...entrepreneur Elon Musk’s dream of an EXPRESS TUNNEL
transit system could finally become a reality in Sin City after
major setbacks in other cities
X2 PÁTIO DA ILUSÃO illusion
DRIVE IN Jake Coyle, AP Film Writer
E veryone is vanishing
around Julianne Moore’s
title character in Sebastian
Julianne Moore shines in ‘Gloria Bell’ remains a mysterious figure.
He’s clearly still attached to
his ex-wife whose calls dis-
Lelio’s “Gloria Bell.” The turb nearly every romantic
disappearances don’t come moment. While smitten with
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with blood-curdling shrieks Gloria, Arnold is so absur-
or thundering score cues, but dly tethered to his ex-wife
with the humdrum ebb of mi- and their apparently unstable
ddle age. People just move young adult daughters that
away or recede from view. the character — though so
Gloria is a divorced, fif- poignantly rendered by Tur-
ty-something Los Angeles turro — verges on parody.
insurance agent by day and Or better yet, “Gloria Bell”
dances disco at a nightclub — pleasantly low-key as
by evening. Her son, Peter it is — should have tipped
(Michael Cera), is caring for more fully into comedy. With
a newborn while his wife is Moore, Turturro, the underu-
away somewhere in the de- sed Cera and others like Brad
sert “finding herself.” Her Garrett (as Gloria’s ex), the
daughter, Anne (Caren Pis- cast is certainly there for it.
torius), has an extreme sur- Some scenes feel like they
fer boyfriend chasing waves would turn hysterical if the
abroad — and she might camera just rolled a little lon-
soon join him. Gloria’s clo- ger, if the sheen of art-film
sest colleague at work is sent was a little punctured.
packing. And, most of all, I mean, here is a movie with
her promising new boyfriend John Turturro dancing AND
Arnold (John Turturro) has a shooting paintball guns. We
funny habit of disappearing have Julianne Moore haun-
This image shows Julianne Moore in a scene from “Gloria Bell”
every time his ex-wife calls. ted by a hairless cat, an ups-
Just about the only one who’s tairs neighbor who screams
consistently there for Gloria and this version is frequently and earnest female-led films to friends. her Gloria feels too secure “I want to die!” and a boy-
is a hairless cat that keeps a shot-for-shot, line-for-line that make up for their lack of Gloria’s world isn’t implo- for us to ever fear much for friend who goes missing
turning up in her apart- recreation. Still, “Gloria” dramatics with a rare sensi- ding but it’s not exactly soa- her future. every time his phone rings.
ment. “It’s like an Egyptian feels light and spontaneous. tivity. ring, either. Her life, like It’s at the nightclub that Glo- It’s tempting to wonder what
mummy cat,” she complains. In between the two “Glo- With a dreamlike sheen (ai- most, is full of imperma- ria meets Arnold, an ex-Ma- someone like Nicole Holof-
“Gloria Bell” isn’t a dour ria” movies, the Chilean ded by Matthew Herbert’s nent connections and stabs rine who owns a paintball cener or Greta Gerwig would
midlife character study but filmmaker Lelio made the technicolor score), “Gloria at self-improvement. But park. His first line at the bar have done with such mate-
a warmly affectionate one, Oscar-winning “A Fantastic Bell” follows Gloria through she is blessedly undaunted, is: “Are you always this ha- rial. How about one more
in large part due to Moore’s Woman,” about a transgen- her modest days where any like a personification of the ppy?” ‘’Some days I am,” remake?
radiant, lived-in performan- der woman (Daniela Vega) disappointments or slights uplifting spirit of the Laura responds Gloria, fresh off
ce as a woman committed in Santiago, and his English- are usually worked out at the Branigan anthem “Gloria.” the dancefloor. “Some days “Gloria Bell,” an A24 release,
to self-renewal. The film is language debut, “Disobe- nightclub — a place of refu- In Los Angeles traffic in her I’m not.” is rated R by the Motion Pictu-
an English-language remake dience,” a tale of forbidden ge in “A Fantastic Woman,” car, she belts out ‘80s son- Their budding relationship re Association of America for
of Lelio’s own 2013 drama love with Rachel Weisz and too. “When the world blows gs. Vulnerable and guileless, moves to the center of the “sexuality, nudity, language and
“Gloria,” which starred Pau- Rachel McAdams. He has up, I hope I go down dan- this is as natural as Julianne film but Arnold — as all some drug use.” Running time:
lina Garcia in the lead role, made a specialty of graceful cing,” Gloria says brightly Moore has ever been, even if paintball park owners do — 102 minutes.
BOOK IT tTUNES
‘Malta Exchange’ is blend Nick Waterhouse makes old
of history and thrills
soul sounds for new themes
S teve Berry’s pragma- existence for centuries.
T
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tic hero Cotton Malo- Malone’s easy payday here’s an relying on a Telecas-
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ne soon regrets taking on has become a battle for exit/and ter, a baritone guitar
what is supposed to be a survival. Long-buried there’s a way and slightly reverbed
simple mission in “The secrets are revealed and out/the two just vocals.
Malta Exchange,” the la- the consequences of fai- ain’t the same Waterhouse does
test blend of history and lure could impact his- is a typical lyric most of the songwri-
thrills. tory and many cultural from Nick Wa- ting himself and the
Malone has retired from traditions. He receives terhouse’s sel- one cover here is soul
his job at the Justice De- help from agent Luke f-titled fourth music legend Jo Ar-
partment so he can run a Daniels, who works for album, a collec- mstead’s “I Feel an
bookstore in Copenha- Malone’s old employer. tion that stays Urge Coming On,”
gen. He freelances easy But even help comes true to his par- an unabashed ode to
assignments for extra with a price when Da- ticular style and kissing, hugging and
money, and when he’s niels’ covert operation sets images and whatever may con-
asked to recover letters is quickly compromised. stories of 21st- sensually follow.
in Lake Como, Italy, Trust and loyalty are -century noir to Nick Waterhouse, “Nick Waterhouse” “Black Glass” in-
that were supposedly merely optional in Ber- soul and R&am- (Innovative Leisure) vestigates global ob-
written between Wins- ry’s fun and engaging p;B sounds roo- sessions as the walls
ton Churchill and Benito tale. Elements of the ted in the 1950s and ‘60s. keep closing in and “Song for Winners” sounds
Mussolini, he jumps at story echo Dan Brown “Undedicated,” the source of the words abo- cruel — “I hear no fearlessness/only fear” —
the chance. It’s nothing and Berry’s first Cot- ve, could be sung by the protagonist of Chris but could just as well be a call for resolve and
more than meeting with “The Malta Exchange” (Minotaur), ton Malone adventure, Isaak’s “Wicked Game” as he nears the end of action.
someone who has the by Steve Berry “The Templar Legacy.” the line — or, let’s be optimistic, a new start — Waterhouse isn’t alone in the arena when it
correspondence and then What makes his novels and the tune’s baritone and tenor saxes help to comes to looking back decades for sonic blue-
taking possession of the letters. He doesn’t stand out is the level of research to make the paint a grim horizon: “Feel that old fear ... that prints — the whole Daptone roster and Pokey
expect another person waiting to grab them foundation of the story solid and then adding nobody’s gonna remember your name.” LaFarge spring to mind — but there’s an edge
or the steps they will utilize to insure that he some mayhem and chaos. After shaking them With an insistent little riff and dangerous guitar to some of his subject matter that feels decide-
fails in his endeavor. all together, the result is a thriller that intri- by Bart Davenport, “El Viv” is the kind of ins- dly modern.
The hunt for the letters that have historic gues and provides historical context. Berry trumental that helps understand why bands like Nick Waterhouse may be a man out of time but
significance leads to a vast conspiracy invol- is the master scientist with a perfect formula The Ventures became so influential without ha- don’t confuse that with living in the past.
ving the election of a new pope and the Kni- for the best-seller lists. ving to sing a single word, while “Which Was
ghts of Malta, an organization that’s been in Jeff Ayers, AP Writ” is just as cool, its skeletal arrangements Pablo Gorondi, AP
08.03.2019 fri
NEWS OF THE WORLD Regina Garcia Cano, AP
Las Vegas bets on Elon Musk “I am actually going to do this,”
he added in response to ini-
tial skepticism. Soon after, he
began The Boring Company,
for tunnel transit system tongue in cheek intentional.
The skepticism has not sub-
sided. The Boring Company in
November canceled its plans
for another test tunnel in the
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Los Angeles area after a neigh-
borhood group filed a lawsuit
over concerns about traffic
and disruptions from trucks
hauling out dirt during the
boring process.
N ow plans for a project in
Chicago appear to be in
jeopardy. Neither mayoral
candidate approves of plans
announced in June that called
for a system similar to the one
proposed for Las Vegas. It
would carry people between
Chicago’s downtown and
O’Hare International Airport
at speeds of up to 150 mph
through underground tunnels.
Hill said he does not expect
permitting processes in the
Las Vegas area to put the proj-
ect behind schedule should it
be approved, because the city
is “committed to innovation.”
“Look at everything that we
have built in Las Vegas, and
this city and everybody who
has built it found ways to
make that happen,” he said.
“As long as this continues to
make sense, I believe that we
will figure out how to make it
happen.”
Hill acknowledged the tech-
nology that will be used in the
project has not been used com-
mercially, but he said the com-
pany has the talent to make
Entrance to the Las Vegas Convention Center Loop outside a new exhibition hall proposed for ʻSin Cityʼ
the project a reality.
L
The confidence in The Boring
as Vegas’ tourism agen- ing from USD35 million to $55 But Las Vegas tourism officials wide gatherings including the Company is such that the au-
cy announced yesterday million. are ready to get on board with premier Consumer Electronics thority already has optional
it is recommending that It’s different from his belea- a Musk project. Show, is undergoing an expan- routes for the tunnel system to
an enterprise backed by the guered efforts to build un- “It’s really innovative. I think sion. When finished, conven- expand to connect to the Las
divisive billionaire receive a derground tunnel systems in it will be an attraction in and tion attendees could log about Vegas Strip, the city’s down-
contract to build and operate other cities because Musk will of itself, frankly,” Steve Hill, two miles walking from one town and McCarran Interna-
an underground tunnel system be paid for it if the contract is president and CEO of the Las end to the other. The distance tional Airport. An expansion
through which autonomous approved. Projects in Los An- Vegas Convention and Visitors led officials to look for a trans- of that magnitude could be a
electric vehicles would whisk geles and Chicago have drawn Authority, told The Associated portation solution. solution to the congestion af-
people around a mega conven- opposition and skepticism Press. The service within the con- fecting the Strip and nearby
tion center, and in the future, from residents and officials vention center is expected to areas.
possibly the city’s famous casi-
no-filled corridor.
If approved, the system of just
about whether they will actu-
ally open.
Musk has faced recent blow-
D etails of the project have
not been finalized. But
Hill said the system will proba-
be free for people attending
events.
The convention center is op-
“We do see it as a real opportu-
nity and something we would
like to pursue,” Hill said.
over a mile long would debut back because of his behavior bly have three or four stations, erated by the authority, which Steve Davis, president of The
by January 2021 at the Las Ve- and tweeting habits. He has each situated at entrances to is funded by a county room tax Boring Company, said the
gas Convention Center, which had dust-ups with stock mar- the convention center’s halls. and is responsible for promot- speed at which the vehicles
hosts more than 1 million ket regulators and agreed last People would be carried to the ing the destination around the will move inside the conven-
people every year. The Musk- year to step down as chairman hall of their choice in electric world. The tourism agency is tion center’s tunnels will de-
owned The Boring Company of the board of Tesla, his elec- vehicles moving through par- governed by a board of direc- pend on the number of sta-
would build the project cost- tric car company. allel tunnels, each running in tors. tions built. The technology
one direction. The authority is expected to involved in the project is being
The fleet could include Tesla’s present to the board the rec- tested every day in the tunnel
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Model X and Model 3 and a ve- ommendation to select Musk’s in Hawthorne, California, he
hicle with capacity for about company March 12. If ap- said.
16 people. All vehicles would proved, Hill said the agency The company believes it will
be fully autonomous, meaning hopes to return to the board be able to deliver the project
they won’t have drivers. with a full design and proposed by the 2021 deadline, just be-
Hill said the authority is look- contract by June. fore that year’s edition of the
ing at options that would allow Musk in December unveiled a CES tech gadget gathering. It
4,400 to 11,000 people to use test tunnel built under a Los is also eyeing the expansion
the system per hour. That pas- Angeles suburb, allowing re- possibility.
senger volume would depend porters and guests to take rides. “If the community likes it, and
on the size of the stations and It came almost two years to the they come, they ride at the
number of vehicles — estimat- day after Musk announced on convention center and they say
ed between 90 and 140 — mov- Twitter that “traffic is driving ‘This is great. It’s comfortable.
ing through the tunnels. me nuts” and he was “going to It’s fast. It’s awesome.’ Well,
High-occupancy Autonomous Electric Vehicle (AEV) that would run in a tunnel The Las Vegas Convention build a tunnel boring machine there are other places it can
between exhibition halls at the Las Vegas Convention Center Center, which attracts world- and just start digging.” go,” Davis said.
X4 PÁTIO DO SAL salt
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LIFESTYLE Deepa Burman, University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation
A s clocks march ahead of
time on March 10, 2019
and daylight saving time be-
gins, there is a lot of anxiety
around losing the hour of
sleep and how to adjust to
this change.
Usually an hour seems like
an insignificant amount of
time but considering the
global epidemic of our sleep
deprived society, even this
minimal loss causes many
important problems. There
are serious health repercus-
sions of this forcible shift in
the body clock.
Springing forward is usually
harder that falling backward.
Why is this so?
People’s natural inter- 11 THINGS YOU CAN DO TO ADJUST TO LOSING
nal body clock and daily
rhythms are slightly longer THAT ONE HOUR OF SLEEP THIS WEEKEND
than 24 hours, so we have a
6.
tendency to delay our sleep
1.
limited in the morning adjusting than others. You
schedules. Thus, “springing
after clocks change, use may notice more frequent
forward” is going against
artificial bright lights to meltdowns, irritability, loss
that natural rhythm. It is like Set an alarm
Do not start with a signal to your body clock of attention and focus. Set
a mild case of jet lag caused for an earlier bedtime and
“sleep debt.” Ensure that you to wake up earlier. As the aside more quiet electron-
by traveling east when we earlier electronics turn-off
and your child get adequate season progresses, this ic-media-free time in the
lose time and have a hard time.
sleep on a regular basis in will be less of an issue evening or maybe a 20-min-
time falling asleep at an
the weeks leading up to the as the sun rises earlier ute nap in the early after-
earlier hour.
time change each year. Most in the day. Conversely, at noon while they deal with
7.
We co-lead a sleep evalua-
adults need anywhere from night, minimize exposure this change.
tion center at the University
seven to nine hours of sleep to bright light, especially
of Pittsburgh Medical Center,
daily to perform adequate- the blue light emitting
Childrens’ Hospital of Pitts- Start with a
from screens of electronic
11.
ly. Children have varying
burgh and take care of pa- protein-heavy breakfast,
requirements for sleep media. Turn off electronics
tients with different kinds of as sleep deprivation can
depending on their age. even earlier than the usual
sleep disorders. We regularly increase appetite and crav-
recommended duration of Use elec-
see patients who are dealing ing for high-carbohydrate
one to two hours before tronics judiciously. Television,
with the effects of sleep loss. foods and sugars.
2.
bedtime. In some places, smartphones, tablets and
We fully understand what’s
it might be helpful to have video games are some of the
going on with them because
room-darkening curtains perils of the world we live in.
of our in-depth understand-
8.
Prepare for the in the bedroom depending While there are benefits of
ing of how the sleep-wake
time change. Start going to on how much sunlight that this technology, especially in
processes work.
bed or putting your kids to room gets at bedtime. helping people stay connected,
Consequences of sleep loss
bed 15 to 20 minutes ear- Stop using it can be disruptive at bedtime
vary
lier each night in the week caffeine after noon. and in the bedroom. The blue
Many studies have now
4.
demonstrated that there is preceding the time change. light emitted from these devic-
an increased risk of heart at- Also, move your wake timing es signals our internal clock to
9.
tacks, stroke and high blood during the week as this will wake up later the next day and
pressure associated with help you fall asleep earlier. Carefully plan shifts our body rhythm. It is a
sleep deprivation. Work- Aim for waking up an hour your day and evening ac- modern-day challenge that we
place injuries increase and earlier on the Saturday be- tivities. Start planning your Adults, decline have to constantly deal with
so do automobile accidents. fore the time change. day the night before the that wine at bedtime. preserving our natural sleep
Adolescents, of course, find it time change with a good wake rhythm and our health.
harder to wake up in time to night’s sleep. As the National Sleep Foun-
3. 10.
get to school. dation celebrates its annual
5.
Is there something we can do Sleep Awareness Week March
to deal with this loss of sleep 10 to 16, let’s pledge to uphold
and change of body clock Use light to your Try to its theme to “Begin with Sleep”
timing? advantage. Light is the Incorporate ex- be patient with your kids when planning for our day. A
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WHAT’S ON
Dialogue Between the East and the West
The Macau Chinese Orchestra has invited young
cellist Nie Jiapeng to conduct the concert “Dialogue
TODAY (MAR 8) Between the East and the West”. The evening
Member Joint Exhibition of 33rd features the Western cello used to perform - for MONDAY (MAR 11)
Anniversary of CAC – Círculo dos Amigos the first time in Macau - Genghis Khan Capriccio, a Celebrating Life – Ju Ming Living World
da Cultura de Macau piece of Chinese-themed music by composer Tang Sculpture Selling Exhibition
Jianping. Another song making its local premiere is
To celebrate the 33rd Anniversary of CAC – Círculo Eternal Blessing and Auspiciousness, a concerto for MGM Cotai is hosting “Celebrating Life – Ju Ming
dos Amigos da Cultura de Macau, Albergue pipa - a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument Living World Sculpture Selling Exhibition”. It features
SCM is holding an exhibition with that very title. - composed by China National Traditional more than 50 pieces of sculpture in either painted
Founding members of the association, including Orchestra’s Zhao Cong. The performance lasts for wood, wood relief, or stainless steel; all created by
Carlos Marreiros, Mio Pang Fei, Un Chi Iam, Victor approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including one the internationally-renowned artist Ju Ming. The
Marreiros, Guilherme Ung Vai Meng are taking part. intermission. pieces are a glimpse into the “Living World” series,
The event exhibits the works of other members an experimental endeavour on which the Taiwanese
including James Chu, Konstantin Bessmertny, Lam Time: 8pm has been working since the 1980s. The series has
Kin Ian, Joey Ho Chong I, Noah Ng Fong Chao, and Venue: Grand Auditorium, Macau Cultural Centre also been showcased in Hong Kong, Mainland
Tong Chong. Admission: MOP80, MOP100, MOP120, MOP150 China and Japan.
Enquiries: (853) 8399 6699
Time: 3pm-8pm (Mondays); Organizer: Macau Chinese Orchestra Time: 10:30am-11pm
12pm-8pm (Tuesdays to Sundays) www.icm.gov.mo/ochm Until: April 7, 2019
Until: April 14, 2019 Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555 Venue: Rippling Gallery, Roaming Gallery, and
Venue: Albergue SCM www.macauticket.com Floating Gallery, MGM Cotai
Admission: Free Admission: Free
Enquiry: (853) 2852 2550 / 2852 3205 Enquiries: (853) 8806 8888
Email: creativealbergue@gmail.com Organizer: MGM Cotai
Organizer: Albergue SCM www.mgm.mo
SUNDAY (MAR 10)
Masterpieces of Russian Art from the State
Tretyakov Gallery
To celebrate the coming 20th anniversary of the
Macau Museum of Art, the museum joins forces
with the State Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia,
to launch the “Masterpieces of Russian Art from
TOMORROW (MAR 9) the State Tretyakov Gallery” exhibition in Macau.
G.E.M. Queen of Hearts World Tour It showcases a total of 70 works - oil paintings
Concert and sculptures - held by the Russian gallery. The
art displayed in Macau was created at various TUESDAY (MAR 12)
Renowned for her powerful voice and emotive periods from the 18th to the 20th century. The Oneness: Calligraphy by Professor Jao
delivery, G.E.M.’s ability to perfectly reproduce her pieces are from world-acclaimed artists including Tsung-I
records live has given her the nickname the “Living I.N. Kramskoi, I.Y. Repin, I.I. Shishkin, and V.Y.
CD”. In G.E.M. Queen of Hearts World Tour Concert Makovsky, among others. The exhibition begins with To commemorate the first anniversary of the death
in Macau, G.E.M. will perform her new songs, and cityscapes of St. Petersburg and Moscow, followed of renowned sinologist Jao Tsung-I, the Cultural
promises to bring the audience into her inner world, by works that portray Russian culture, natural Affairs Bureau is hosting “Oneness: Calligraphy by
experiencing a journey of love and encouraging her landscapes, people from all walks of life, and still- Professor Jao Tsung-I”. The exhibition showcases
fans to freely express and embrace love. life subjects. 15 sets of calligraphy work by Jao Tsung-I, and
enables visitors to glimpse the complexity, beauty
Time: 8pm Time: 10am-7pm (no admission after 6:30pm), and spiritual quality of Chinese calligraphy.
Venue: Cotai Arena, The Venetian Macao closed on Mondays
Admission: MOP399, MOP599, MOP899, Until: April 22, 2019 Time: 10am-6pm (No admission after 5:30pm,
MOP1199, MOP1499 Venue: Macau Museum of Art closed on Mondays)
Enquiries: (853) 2882 8818 Admission: Free Until: September 30, 2019
Organizer: David Group, The Venetian Macao Organizers: Cultural Affairs Bureau, Macau Venue: Jao Tsung-I Academy
www.cotaiticketing.com Museum of Art, The State Tretyakov Gallery Admission: Free
Ticketing Service: (853) 2855 5555 Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814 Enquiry: (853) 8598 6718
www.macauticket.com www.mam.gov.mo Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
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WEDNESDAY (MAR 13)
3rd Macau Printmaking Triennial
The 3rd Macau Printmaking Triennial has set a
new record after receiving 1,097 entries by 720
participants from 39 countries and regions. A panel
composed of internationally renowned printmakers,
specialists and academics from all over the
world selected just the best, 175 winning and
finalist works. These works - including “Habitable
structure” by Polish artist Łukasz Koniuszy, awarded
the Gold Prize - are scattered in four different
venues across town. The Silver and Bronze Prizes
went to Thai artists Warranutchai Kajaree and
Rattana Sudjarit for the works “The remains of the
painful thing 6” and “The way of harvester No. 2”.
Time: 10am-7pm (no admittance after 6:30pm,
closed on Mondays)
Macau Contemporary Art Center - Navy Yard
No.1;
Exhibitions Gallery and Nostalgic House of
the Taipa Houses
10am to 9pm (Tap Seac Gallery)
9am to 9pm (Temporary Exhibition Gallery of
the Municipal Affairs Bureau)
Admission: Free
Organizer: Cultural Affairs Bureau
Enquiries: (853) 8988 4000
www.icm.gov.mo/printmaking
THURSDAY (MAR 14)
Exhibition of New Works in MAM
Collection – Che Ho
This exhibition features five pieces of calligraphy
and four paintings donated in 2017 by local artist
Che Ho. It includes “Spring in the Misty Rain”, a
painting displayed at the Art Exhibition of the 2010
Shanghai World Expo. Che Ho is known for using
Western techniques in Chinese painting and for
applying ancient skills to today’s art practices, in
order to create his own style.
Time: 10am-7pm (no admittance after 6:30pm;
closed on Mondays)
Until: April 14, 2019
Venue: Macau Museum of Art
Organizer: Macau Museum of Art
Admission: Free
Enquiries: (853) 8791 9814
www.mam.gov.mo
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