“Liu Ye： at High Peak” Debut Exhibition in Macau

Co-presented by MGM and Christie’s Hong Kong, Liu Ye: at High Peak brings together over ten paintings by the Chinese contemporary artist Liu Ye who is at the crest of his career today. Guided by a series of modern Chinese poetry curated by Kevin Ching, Christie’s Chairman, Asia, the exhibition illuminates the pivotal role poem plays in Liu’s works. Born in 1964 to a literati family, Liu grew up reading Mayakovsky's ‘staircase poetry’ and Andersen’s fairytales, both informed his artistic practice as one of the most sought-after Chinese contemporary artists of our century. It is hoped that the selected poetry will resonate with some of the thoughts and feelings one may have while viewing Liu's works.

“At High Peak” is an excerpt from the poem Wang Yue by Du Fu, a poet of the Tang Dynasty, affirming a proactive upward spirit towards achieving greatness, which resonates with Liu Ye’s accomplishments in the contemporary art world and MGM’s vision. This exhibition signifies Liu Ye's debut showcase in Macau, featuring his iconic work such as Smoke and Poet.