Art Macao's collateral exhibition 'Since it is•The Future: Media Art Exhibition' opened on Saturday evening at the Cardinal Newman Centre for Culture and Arts Performance of Macau (CCCN). Part of the Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025, the show is co-curated by Willa Chan and Ha Tin Cheong, featuring works by four local artists—Ng Man Cheng, Cheong Ka Kit, U Ka Kit, and Lo Hio Leng—under a 'post-apocalyptic cultural archaeology' narrative. The exhibition uses media art to explore Macau's identity between passive acceptance and active creation, with each artist presenting interactive installations that reimagine the present through a speculative future lens.
The exhibition matters because it positions Macau's local art scene within the broader international biennale framework, amplifying the voices of emerging Macau artists and curators. By engaging with themes of cultural preservation, digital transformation, and urban identity, the show contributes to ongoing conversations about how small, globally connected cities can maintain their unique character amid globalization. It also highlights the growing role of media art and AI in contemporary art practice in the region.