[April 12, Macau] MGM has been striving to develop and enrich cultural tourism experiences that embody its “Art of Living” ethos. This time, MGM joins forces with the world-leading auction house Christie’s for the first time to present “Liu Ye: at High Peak” Debut Exhibition in Macau. This event comes as Macau’s first solo exhibition of Liu Ye, one of the most sought-after Chinese contemporary artists. It also features a series of modern Chinese poetries, thoughtfully curated by Christie's team to adorn Liu’s artworks throughout the exhibition. Besides, art docents from Christie’s and MGM join hands to provide the public with professional guided tours of the exhibits, immersing visitors in an artistic world that seamlessly combines poetry and painting.
Liu Ye, known as a major representative of contemporary Chinese art, has been raised under the heavy influence of Chinese and Western literature. He demonstrates the full spectrum of diverse Chinese and Western art philosophies in his artistic creations. The name of the exhibition "At High Peak" comes from “Gazing at Mount Tai”, which is a poem written by the prestigious Chinese poet Du Fu in the Tang dynasty. The appealingly expansive view depicted in the poem epitomizes the forward-looking and proactive spirit – that dovetails with Liu Ye’s accomplishments in today’s art market and MGM’s vision. MGM hopes to further highlight Macau’s “One Base” positioning advantages to the world through the east-meet-west elements of this exhibition.
The grand opening ceremony of exhibition was held in MGM COTAI today (April 12). It was attended by a group of guests, including Yin Rutao, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Cheong Lai San, Vice President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government; Francis Belin, President of Christie’s Asia Pacific; and Hubert Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM China Holdings Limited.
Hubert Wang, President and Chief Operating Officer of MGM China Holdings Limited, said, “MGM always goes above and beyond to create world-class art and cultural experiences for our guests. This exhibition marks the first collaboration between MGM and Christie's, joining hands to bring together this rare collection of Liu Ye to Macau. It’s another testament to our strength in incorporating creativity and ingenuity for cultural tourism. MGM will continue to embody the concept of “Art of Living”, bridging Macau with international guests, while amplifying Macau as a diverse cultural tourist destination.”
Kevin Ching, Chairman of Christie’s Asia, said, “Christie’s is pleased to launch its first partnership with MGM to present this solo exhibition of Liu Ye’s works to art aficionados in Macau. I have also had the honor to handpick a number of modern poems for this exhibition. I hope the artist’s masterpieces can strike a chord with the audience in Macau with the help of these poems.”
Meticulously curated by Jacky Ho, Vice President of the 20th & 21st Century Art Department, Christie’s Asia Pacific, and his team, the exhibition “Liu Ye: at High Peak” features 11 paintings by Liu Ye with a total value of over HK$300 million. This collection offers a review of Liu Ye’s artistic journey over three decades, showcasing the pinnacles of his career. Visitors are invited to delve deep into his visual language and the poetic soul behind his paintings. All pieces in this exhibition are on loan from private collectors across the world, with only a few exhibited to the public before. Among these paintings, “Smoke”, a masterpiece from his signature crimson series, was sold at an eye-watering price by an international auction house in Asia, breaking the artist’s auction record as well as being one of the most valuable contemporary Chinese artworks.
The exhibition is open to the public with free admission from April 12 to May 5 at ‘M Art, located at the Lion Lobby of MGM COTAI. Art enthusiasts and tourists from all over the world, as well as residents, can enjoy the works of the prominent contemporary artist at close quarters, while embracing the picturesque and poetic landscape woven behind. In addition, With the commitment to integrating tourism, culture, and art, MGM has rolled out accommodation package deals, “Art Experience Hospitality”, bringing together a series of experiences including accommodation, guided art tours, and star-rated dining to create an unparalleled artistic journey for visitors from near and far. For inquiries and reservations, please call (853) 8806 8888 or visit MGM’s official website.
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About MGM
MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner, and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in the Greater China region. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai, which opened in early 2018 and more than doubles our presence in Macau.
MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities include the MGM Art Space, dedicating over 5,000 square feet to display authentic works of art, conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.
MGM COTAI is the latest integrated resort of MGM in China. Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, it offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, Asia’s first dynamic theater, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings and food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.
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About Christie’s
Founded in 1766, Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business with a physical presence in 46 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and Asia Pacific, and flagship international sales hubs in New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris and Geneva. Renowned and trusted for our expert live and online-only auctions, as well as bespoke Private Sales, Christie’s unparalleled network of specialists offers our clients a full portfolio of global services, including art appraisal, art financing, international real estate and education. Christie’s auctions span more than 80 art and luxury categories, at price points ranging from $500 to over $100 million. Christie’s has sold 7 of the 10 most important single-owner collections in history, achieved the world record price for an artwork at auction, launched the first fully on-chain auction platform dedicated to exceptional NFT art and manages an investment fund to support innovative startups in the art market. Christie’s is also committed to advancing responsible culture throughout its business and communities worldwide. To learn more, browse, bid, discover, and join us for the best of art and luxury at christies.com or by downloading Christie’s apps.
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