Every Year, We Gather Here —— The Opening Ceremony of “MUSTenet 2022 Graduation Exhibition”, Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology

Organized by the Faculty of Humanities and Arts, Macau University of Science and Technology, “MUSTenet 2022 Graduation Exhibition” was successfully inaugurated at Block R (Academic Complex) on May 18, 2022. The graduation exhibition showcases more than 400 artworks from more than 300 class of 2022 graduates. This is the 11th consecutive gradation exhibition held by Faculty of Humanities and Arts.

Officiating guests include: Yin Rutao, Deputy Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Leong Wai Man, Director of Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Lau Wai Meng, Director of Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau; Kwok Wai Kei, Head of UNESCO Centre of Macau, Macau Foundation; Linda Chen, Vice Chairman, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of Wynn Macau, Limited; Song Xiaodong, Executive Director & Vice-President of Nam Kwong (Group) Company Limited and General Manager of Nam Kwong Culture and Creativity Industry Co., Ltd.; Frederico Rosario, Director and Member of Executive Committee of Teledifusão de Macau (TDM); Leong Chong In, President of Architects Association of Macau; Chao Sio Leong, Chairman of Macau Designers Association; Joseph Hun-wei LEE, Chair Professor, Vice Chancellor, and President of Macau University of Science and Technology; and Tong Ka Lok, Vice President of Macau University of Science and Technology.

Officiating guests

Joseph Hun-wei LEE, President of Macau University of Science and Technology highlighted in his speech that “Economic globalization and the rapid development of technology have contributed to a more diverse lifestyle. As a creative activity, design has already become a part of our life, constantly changing our lifestyle and daily routine. We say it is a Design+X era! Macao University of Science and Technology will continuously strengthen the integration between design and other disciplines and cultivate innovative engineering talents with design foundations. To become an outstanding designer, one must go the extra mile and pay extra attention. Today, graduates from Faculty of Humanities and Arts have brought us a visual feast. Our students have attempted various creations throughout the years to advance their professional qualities and design skills, and create high-quality works. We hope our students can embark on their design career and make contributions to the society.”

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Speech Delivered by President Hun-wei LEE

Kong Ling Qi, Assistant Professor represented our teachers and delivered his speech, “The graduation exhibition theme connects to our concerns for Macau throughout the years. Key terms of this graduation exhibition include “sustainability’, ‘circular economy’, ‘experience economy’, ‘artificial intelligence’, ‘cultural heritage’ etc. Design is about racing against time, discovering the beauty of loss, and creating the foreseeable future. Our design graduates are currently progressing steadily towards their bright future.”

Speech Delivered by Kong Ling Qi

Student representative Shao Zichun expressed her gratitude towards MUST. He said, “With the support of MUST teachers, we have successfully secured offers from local and overseas renowned institutions. Faculty of Humanities and Arts equips students with strong comprehensive competitiveness. This is where students dream to study and research at.”

Speech Delivered by Shao Zichun, student representative

This exhibition features more exhibitors and artworks than before, showing artworks of more diversified styles. MUSTenet 2022 is held during the 22nd Anniversary of Macau University of Science and Technology. While maintaining effective teaching management, Faculty of Humanities and Art fosters the development of art practice and self-cultivation of the students. The faculty has provided courses that widen the students’ horizons, and invited world-renowned artists to give lectures, boosting the students’ creativity and innovation.

MUSTenet 2022 Graduation Exhibition will be open from today until May 27, 2022. To enhance the exhibition experience of the current students, Faculty of Humanities and Arts has arranged presentation sessions. Through face-to-face communications, exhibitors are able to interact with the audience and explain their inspirations and thoughts to them.

This graduation exhibition showcases works from graduates of Bachelor of Arts in Art Design, Master of Design, Doctor of Philosophy in Design, Master of Fine Arts, Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts, and Master of Architecture, Faculty of Humanities and Arts. Their majors include Bachelor of Arts in Art Design: Product Design, Landscape Design, Interior Design and Visual Communication Design; Master of Design: Communication Design, Product Design, Interior Design, Fashion and Textile Design, Design Management, Cultural Heritage Conservation; Doctor of Philosophy in Design: Theory and Practice of Art Design, Design Management, Cultural Heritage Conservation; Master of Fine Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Arts: Painting Practice and Theory; and Master of Architecture: Architectural Heritage Conservation, Waterfront Urban Architecture and Design.

Group photos of distinguished guests, teachers and students

MUSTenet 2022 Graduation Exhibition


Other distinguished guests include: Diao Peng, Deputy Division Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Ng Mei Kei, Chief of Commercial Department, Macao Post and Telecommunications Bureau; Du Miaomiao, Executive Director and President of Macao Development Bank; Li Zisong, Director, Macau Lotus Satellite TV Media Limited; Wu Tat Chong, Director of New Loyal Group, Chairman of Macao Self-Improved Cultural and Creative Think Tank; Xu Guanglei, General Manager Assistant of the Hong Kong & Macau branch, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd.; Lok Hei, President of the Macau Artist Society; Yang Daming, Dean of Painting Academy of Macao; Lao Fu Ip, Chairman of Delight Macau Artists Association; James Chu, Exhibition Director of Macau Design Centre; Wilson Lam, Creative Director of Macau Creations; Wong Fai, Chairman of Regal Fine Wines Ltd.; Lin Zhi Jun and So Yuk Chow, Vice Presidents of Macau University of Science and Technology; Zhang Zhi Qin, Dean; Chiang Siu Ling, Vice Dean; Zhang Lin Ming, Assistant Director of Academy of Film; Huang Guang Hui, Design and Arts Program Director; Zheng Jian Yi, Architecture Program Director, Faculty of Humanities and Art, Macau University of Science and Technology.