Drawing Architecture Studio Creates Macao's Largest Mural Inspired by Casino Architecture
Drawing Architecture Studio (DAS) created 'Learning from Macao,' a large-scale mural measuring 12.5 by 26.2 meters, installed on the exterior of the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao. Commissioned by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR for the 2021 Art Macao International Art Biennale, the work draws inspiration from casino game layouts like pinball and roulette to reimagine urban design. The mural, now part of the Macao Museum of Art's permanent collection, presents a visual exploration of the city's contemporary identity through architectural forms derived from gaming elements.
Key facts
- The mural 'Learning from Macao' was created in 2021 by Drawing Architecture Studio.
- It is installed on the outdoor wall of the Handover Gifts Museum of Macao.
- The artwork was commissioned for the Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2021.
- The mural's design incorporates structures based on casino games such as pinball and pachinko.
- Drawing Architecture Studio is led by Li Han and Hu Yan, founded in Beijing in 2013.
Entities
Artists
- Drawing Architecture Studio
- Li Han
- Hu Yan
- Zhang Xintong
- Xu Xiaoxuan
- Lyu Nuo
- Wang Yuxuan
- Tang Xinyu
- Meng Xinqi
- Zhu Haihui
- Yang Zhexu
- Zhong Junye
Institutions
- Handover Gifts Museum of Macao
- Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR
- Macao Museum of Art
Locations
- Macao
- Beijing