Sands China Holds Opening Ceremony for Philip Colbert's Iconic 'Lobster' Art Exhibition
Sands China launched a major art exhibition featuring Philip Colbert's iconic Lobster installations across five locations in Macao, running from January to mid-March 2025. The exhibition, titled 'Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King's Vacation in Macao,' includes a 15-meter high Lobster Submarine at the Macao Science Center waterfront and a 7-meter high Lobster Flamingo at The Venetian Macao.
The free exhibition aims to enhance Macao's maritime tourism offerings and cultural experience. It includes Colbert's solo exhibition 'The Journey to the Lobster Planet Macao' at ART Space until February 15, featuring over 20 new artworks. The initiative extends to historic sites including the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses, where seven specially crafted sculptures are displayed until March 16.
Sands China ha lanciato una grande mostra d'arte che presenta le iconiche installazioni di aragoste di Philip Colbert in cinque località di Macao, in programma da gennaio a metà marzo 2025. La mostra, intitolata 'Coastal Fantasia: La Vacanza del Re Aragosta a Macao,' include un sottomarino a forma di aragosta alto 15 metri presso il fronte del Macao Science Center e un fenicottero a forma di aragosta alto 7 metri al The Venetian Macao.
La mostra, ad ingresso gratuito, mira a migliorare l'offerta turistica marittima e l'esperienza culturale di Macao. Comprende la mostra personale di Colbert 'Il Viaggio verso il Pianeta Aragosta Macao' presso l'ART Space fino al 15 febbraio, con oltre 20 nuove opere d'arte. L'iniziativa si estende a siti storici, tra cui l'ex Fabbrica di Fuochi d'Artificio Iec Long e le Case di Taipa, dove sette sculture realizzate appositamente sono esposte fino al 16 marzo.
Sands China lanzó una importante exposición de arte que presenta las icónicas instalaciones de langosta de Philip Colbert en cinco ubicaciones en Macao, que se llevará a cabo desde enero hasta mediados de marzo de 2025. La exposición, titulada 'Coastal Fantasia: Las Vacaciones del Rey Langosta en Macao,' incluye un submarino de langosta de 15 metros de altura en la ribera del Centro de Ciencias de Macao y un flamenco de langosta de 7 metros de altura en The Venetian Macao.
La exposición, de entrada gratuita, tiene como objetivo mejorar la oferta turística marítima y la experiencia cultural de Macao. Incluye la exposición individual de Colbert 'El Viaje al Planeta Langosta Macao' en ART Space hasta el 15 de febrero, con más de 20 nuevas obras de arte. La iniciativa se extiende a sitios históricos, incluyendo la antigua Fábrica de Fuegos Artificiales Iec Long y las Casas de Taipa, donde siete esculturas especialmente diseñadas se exhibirán hasta el 16 de marzo.
샌즈 차이나는 마카오의 다섯 곳에서 필립 콜버트의 상징적인 바닷가재 설치 미술 전시회를 개최하며, 2025년 1월부터 3월 중순까지 진행됩니다. 전시회 제목은 '코스탈 판타지아: 바닷가재 왕의 마카오 휴가'이며, 마카오 과학관 수변에 15미터 높이의 바닷가재 잠수함과 베네시안 마카오에 7미터 높이의 바닷가재 플라밍고가 포함되어 있습니다.
무료 전시회는 마카오의 해양 관광 및 문화 경험을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 또한, 2월 15일까지 ART Space에서 20점 이상의 새로운 예술 작품을 선보이는 콜버트의 개인전 '바닷가재 행성 마카오로의 여정'이 포함됩니다. 이 이니셔티브는 예전 이에크 롱 폭죽 공장과 타이파 하우스 같은 역사적 장소로도 확장되어, 3월 16일까지 특별히 제작된 일곱 개의 조각상이 전시됩니다.
Sands China a lancé une grande exposition d'art présentant les installations iconiques de homard de Philip Colbert à cinq endroits à Macao, se déroulant de janvier à mi-mars 2025. L'exposition, intitulée 'Fantaisie Côtière : Les Vacances du Roi Homard à Macao,' comprend un sous-marin en forme de homard de 15 mètres de haut au bord du Centre des Sciences de Macao et un flamant rose en forme de homard de 7 mètres de haut au Venitian Macao.
L'exposition gratuite vise à améliorer l'offre touristique maritime et l'expérience culturelle de Macao. Elle comprend l'exposition personnelle de Colbert 'Le Voyage vers la Planète Homard Macao' à l'ART Space jusqu'au 15 février, présentant plus de 20 nouvelles œuvres d'art. L'initiative s'étend également aux sites historiques, y compris l'ancienne usine de pétards Iec Long et les Maisons de Taipa, où sept sculptures spécialement conçues seront exposées jusqu'au 16 mars.
Sands China hat eine große Kunstausstellung gestartet, die die ikonischen Hummer-Installationen von Philip Colbert an fünf Orten in Macao zeigt und von Januar bis Mitte März 2025 dauert. Die Ausstellung mit dem Titel 'Küstenfantasie: Der Urlaub des Hummer-Königs in Macao' umfasst ein 15 Meter hohes Hummer-U-Boot am Ufer des Macao Science Centers und einen 7 Meter hohen Hummer-Flamingo im The Venetian Macao.
Die kostenlose Ausstellung zielt darauf ab, das maritime Tourismusangebot und das kulturelle Erlebnis von Macao zu verbessern. Sie beinhaltet Colberts Einzelausstellung 'Die Reise zum Hummerplaneten Macao' im ART Space bis zum 15. Februar, die über 20 neue Kunstwerke zeigt. Die Initiative erstreckt sich auch auf historische Stätten, darunter die ehemalige Iec Long Feuerwerksfabrik und die Taipa-Häuser, wo bis zum 16. März sieben speziell angefertigte Skulpturen ausgestellt sind.
- Strategic expansion of Macao's tourism offerings through cultural attractions
- Partnership with internationally renowned artist enhances destination appeal
- Multi-location exhibition potentially driving visitor traffic to Sands properties
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The launch of Philip Colbert's art exhibition by Sands China appears to be a strategic marketing initiative that merits attention, but has minimal direct financial impact. While this cultural event aligns with Macao's tourism diversification strategy and Sands China's commitment to non-gaming attractions, its primary value lies in brand positioning and soft power rather than immediate revenue generation.
The exhibition's placement across five prominent locations, including The Venetian Macao, demonstrates LVS's continued focus on enhancing its non-gaming amenities to maintain competitive advantage in Macao's evolving market. This aligns with regulatory requirements to diversify beyond gambling revenue, but the free admission model suggests this is primarily a marketing investment rather than a direct revenue driver.
The timing, coinciding with Lunar New Year, is strategically sound for attracting mainland Chinese tourists during a peak travel period. However, while such cultural initiatives support long-term market positioning, they typically don't materially impact quarterly financial performance or stock valuation.
Maritime and cultural tourism exhibition features giant, eye-popping installations at five prominent locations in
From now until mid-March, local residents and visitors can enjoy the exhibition at five concurrent locations in
Free to visit, this enriching, accessible art series is brought to
Sands China hopes that the innovative, city-wide pop art installation will further expand
Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said: "Sands China is delighted to partner with globally acclaimed British contemporary pop art master Philip Colbert to bring his iconic Lobster back to the city in this new year with Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King's Vacation in
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Philip Colbert has earned a global fanbase with his Lobster character and his hyper-pop history paintings. Full of energy, his paintings are a fusion of themes from old master paintings, contemporary art, and everyday symbols of mass culture. His bright artistic vision comes to life in his well-known Lobster character and its immense installations.
The exhibition's larger-than-life installations and themed sculptures are concurrently showcased at five different locations in the city, including Macao Science Center waterfront, ‧ART Space at Macao Cultural Center, The Venetian Macao outdoor lagoon, and two Sands China's revitalisation areas: the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses.
Colbert has held over 50 solo exhibitions around the world since 2014, many of them in
Colbert said: "I'm so excited to be back to
Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King's Vacation in
From now until March 16, the Macao Science Center waterfront features a new 15-metre-high inflatable installation, Lobster Submarine, as well as four thematic art sculptures along the shore that accentuate the beauty of
Philip Colbert's Solo Exhibition: "The Journey to the Lobster Planet Macao"
In order to expand Colbert's artistic footprint into neighbouring community areas, Philip Colbert's Solo Exhibition: "The Journey to the Lobster Planet Macao" is running now until Feb. 15 at‧ART Space at Macao Cultural Center 1F. Co-organised by Sands China, the Macao Cultural Affairs Bureau, and Colbert, the renowned artist's inaugural solo exhibition in
Sands China's Community Revitalization Series: "Philip Colbert's Macao Art Tour"
Finally, residents and visitors can head to the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses to see Colbert's artworks illuminate the historic sites from now until March 16 in Sands China's Community Revitalization Series: "Philip Colbert's Macao Art Tour." Among the seven sculptures on display are a Lobster Firecracker and Lobster Cockerel specially crafted by Colbert by drawing inspiration from these two historic locations. This lively showcase is supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Government Tourism Office.
In order to enhance the Lunar New Year ambiance for visitors during the festive season, Sands China is providing free lobster-themed fai chun by an on-site calligrapher and Chinese instrumental music performances at Iec Long for a limited time. Additionally, Sands China will host a sharing session for
Guests of honour at Wednesday's opening ceremony at Macao Science Center waterfront were Bai Bing, deputy director-general of the Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Leong Wai Man, president of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR; Cheng Wai Tong, acting director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Mok Ian Ian, president of the Board of Directors of Macao Science Center Limited; Colbert; Dr. Wong; Dave Sun, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd. and managing director of Venetian Macau Limited; Wong Chio Fat, head of the shipping and seafarers department of the Marine and Water Bureau of the Macao SAR; Sou Hoi Chi, acting head of the department of cultural and recreational affairs and civic education of the Municipal Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR; and Chan Weng Hei, acting head of the marine enforcement department of the Macao Customs Service.
Meanwhile, Philip Colbert's Solo Exhibition: "The Journey to the Lobster Planet Macao" was inaugurated Wednesday at ‧ART Space, with an opening ceremony attended by Bai, Leong, Cheng, Colbert, Dr. Wong, and Sun.
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With his energetic approach to painting and pop theory, his paintings cross high art themes from old master paintings and contemporary art theory with everyday symbols of mass contemporary culture, all narrated through the eyes of Colbert's cartoon Lobster alter ego. He has been championed as a contemporary pop art master by art world figures such as Charles Saatchi & Simon De Pury.
Colbert famously staged an artistic intervention in 2022 ahead of the opening week of the 59th Venice Biennale with an inflatable lobster sculpture that floated along the Grand Canal. Since 2014, Colbert has held more than 50 solo exhibitions worldwide, having frequently appeared in
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