Li Zhengzai, Gemma Chan, and Li Zhiting were the first to visit the “Galaxy Art Collection” and “Xia Yongkang +853 Macau Moments” themed photography exhibition

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International movie stars Lee Jung-jae, Gemma Chan, Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwan singer and famous actor Aarif Lee, together with the famous Asian photographer Xia Yongkang, relevant representatives of the Macau SAR Government and Galaxy Entertainment Group executives attended the “Galaxy Art Gala””Presenting the opening ceremony of “Xia Yongkang + 853 Macau Moments”, it has become one of the most eye-catching events in the city.

“Galaxy Arts”, a non-profit arts and cultural space located in the “Galaxy Macau™”integrated resort, has been actively cooperating with the Macau SAR government and related organizations to carry out various arts and cultural activities since its opening in July 2021, fully demonstrating the Galaxy Entertainment Group (hereinafter referred to as “GEG”) attaches great importance to supporting the diversified development of culture and art in Macao. From now until December 29, 2023, “Galaxy Arts”will team up with the well-known media VOGUE Hong Kong and senior fashion director Sean Kunjambu to present the first personal photography exhibition of famous Asian photographer Xia Yongkang in Macau – “Xia Yongkang + 853 Macau Moments””, using the artist’s unique cinematic and artistic lens and immersive viewing experience, leads the audience to stop and gaze at a series of unique Macau moments, thus unveiling the artistic mystery of this city.

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The photography exhibition “Xia Yongkang +853 Macau Moments”is curated by Sean Kunjambu, Xia Yongkang’s long-term partner and senior fashion director, and fully demonstrates his personal style. The exhibition will set up three sub-exhibitions in the “Galaxy Art Collection”, combining multimedia presentation methods to allow the audience to embark on a unique artistic journey in an immersive atmosphere. Through Xia Yongkang’s lens and vision, you can see the wonderful moments of Macau and feel the customs and stories of this small oriental city. In addition to a series of selected pictures taken by James Hsia in Macau, the key exhibits of this exhibition include thematic photos taken at the Cheng Family Mansion, one of the World Heritage Sites in Macau, and featuring Lee Jung-jae, the international movie star who starred in “The Squidward Game”. Under Xia Yongkang’s delicate and emotional lens, Li Zhengzai roams freely in this oldest existing Chinese-style courtyard house in Macau, performing a gorgeous visual blockbuster of retro nostalgia. Another highlight of the exhibition are the archival photos taken by Xia Yongkang of Gong Li, Gui Lunmei, Du Juan, Huang Xiaoming and other most representative figures in the film industry. Through specially processed lighting effects and film printing, these works present a unique sense of atmosphere, which is in sharp contrast to today’s glittering Macau, but also reveals the poetry and charm that makes people yearn for it. I believe it will resonate strongly with all audiences.

The exhibition held a grand opening ceremony at the “Galaxy Arts”on September 29. Three representatives from the performing arts industry met with Macau Cultural Affairs Bureau Director Leong Wai Man, Macau Tourism Bureau Deputy Director Cheng Weidong, Galaxy Entertainment Group Chief Operating Director Kai Jiajie, Galaxy Entertainment Group Foundation Executive Director Lui Jiaying, VOGUE Hong Kong Publisher Au Wing Sze, and Asia’s famous photographer Xia Xia Yongkang attended the opening ceremony to witness and celebrate the unveiling of this photography exhibition. Among them, the red carpet session led by two internationally renowned artists, Lee Jung Jae and Gemma Chan, attracted many fans and audiences to support the show, creating a sensation in the city. Lee Jung-jae also expressed his high expectations for this exhibition in a media interview.

Mr. Qi Jiajie, Chief Operating Officer of GEG, said in his speech at the opening ceremony: “GEG has continued to carry out different forms of cooperation with international artists in recent years. At the same time, it is committed to supporting the diversified development of local culture, art, sports and tourism in Macau. This “Summer”The photography exhibition “Yongkang +853 Macau Moments”is a good implementation of our concept and original intention. We hope that Macao residents and tourists from all over the world can see a different Macao through Mr. Xia Yongkang’s lens.”

Born in Hong Kong in the 1960s, Xia Yongkang is a “slash”artist spanning the fields of film, art, design and fashion. After returning to Hong Kong after studying at the Emily Carr Institute in Canada, he founded the Shya-la-la Workshop, a design studio that would become famous in the future, officially launching his artistic career. Since 1997, Shya has been invited to be the still photographer and graphic designer for the famous director Wong Kar-Wai, and has collaborated on a series of films including “Happy Together”, “In the Mood for Love”, “Eliza”and “2046”Popular film works. He later extended his talents to the field of directing, from music short films cooperating with superstars such as Jacky Cheung and Li Yuchun, to commercial or artistic short films created for many well-known media platforms and fashion brands, as well as the blockbuster box office hit movie “Love in the City”” , all achieved great success. In recent years, he has collaborated with internationally renowned art institutions such as the V&A Museum in the UK, Louise Alexander Gallery in Italy, +81 Gallery (Tokyo and New York), and Ooibotos Gallery in Hong Kong to hold exhibitions.