2019 is the year of the 20th anniversary of the transfer of sovereignty of Macao from Portugal to China, a hallmark in the history of the two countries. With the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century, Macao became an important entry point to the European civilization in China. The rich interchange between cultures has shaped the territory’s identity, as it was the first European trading post in China and the first European colony in the country. After 1999, the dynamics of the territory have been utterly modified. The memory of the Portuguese presence is fading. Influenced by cosmopolitan neighbour Hong Kong and the powerful Chinese economy, Macao proceeds with the reinforcement of its unique and fascinating identity.

A project of the MDA – Macau Designers Association with the ACPT — Portuguese Cultural Association, in partnership with the esad-idea Research in Design and Art and the Casa do Design, this exhibition aims to depict the current creative landscape in Macao, 20 years after the transfer of sovereignty, through a selection of 20 studios/designers presenting a total of 60 projects, comprising posters, books, branding, packaging, product and projection mapping.

studios

Jan Design +
Chiii Design +
Cliffs Studio +
Rampages Studio +
Fly Fish +
Fromo Design Studio +
Shidu Art Consultants +

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