“Rooster, Tiger, Sheep by Snake” – Wen-You Cai Photography Exhibition

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China and the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Macao SAR, we brought the first global exhibition of this talented young artist, Wen-You Cai, to Macao.

The exhibition title “Rooster, Tiger, Sheep by Snake” draws inspiration from traditional Chinese Zodiac signs; space highlighting the particular four that represent her family members. The four family members were born in different eras with different cultural backgrounds, yet they resemble a harmonious, loving and playful family living together. 

Decorated in serene blue like trickles of flowing water to symbolize the boundless passing of time, the exhibition is categorized in 4 sections: “During High School and University”, “Post-University Since 2012”, “Family Trips and Work Scenes”, and “Growth and Life.” The exhibition features 176 works, of which 173 are family and day-to-day life film photography taken from 2006 through 2018, spanning over 30 countries and regions including China, the United States, and Italy. 

"Special Special amusement park themed pop-up store" In addition to the exhibition, MGM also extends the collaboration with Wen-You to launch her brand store, Special Special, the first-ever flash retailing project at MGM COTAI. The amusement park themed pop-up store features items created by independent artists, reflecting a retro ambiance that is reminiscent of happy childhood curiosities. MGM’s partnership with Special Special reinforces its commitment in cultivating talented young artists and fostering cultural and artistic exchange across the globe.