MGM Cotai, the new Macau integrated resort due to open on 29 January, will feature an art collection worth HK$100 million and boasting more than 300 pieces including 28 Chinese imperial carpets from the Qing Dynasty.
Details of one of MGM Cotai’s key attractions formed part of a weekend announcement by MGM China outlining a series of major events that will form part of the property’s launch.
They include an official grand opening ceremony and gala dinner on 13 February that will be attended by senior government officials, however most intriguing is the announcement of the unveiling of the “MGM Cotai Chairman’s Art Collection.”
“MGM Cotai Art Collection is an investment of over HK$100 million and features over 300 captivating and thought-provoking artworks, including modern and contemporary Asian paintings and sculptures by renowned artists, freshly-commissioned works by local and regional rising talent and large-scale installations,” the company said.
“Leading the MGM Cotai Art Collection are 28 Chinese imperial carpets dating from Qing Dynasty [that] once adorned the Forbidden City in Beijing.”
The coming months will also see the debut of two resident shows at MGM Cotai’s theater, namely “The Experience” – said to be a 10-minute mind-bending and harmonious technological symphony showcasing the theater’s engineering and architectural dexterity – and “Destiny” which is an immersive theatrical production inspired by the concept of TV game shows and adventure video games.
“MGM Cotai has been uniquely and meticulously designed for this market and demonstrates our commitment to supporting Macau’s continued evolution into a global destination for tourism and leisure,” said MGM China CEO and Executive Director Grant Bowie.
“As planned, on 29 January our exceptional resort will open its doors to the public and importantly to the people of Macau to discover its rich content and all of the treasures we built and dedicated for them. Following the opening we will host a series of celebratory events that will carry on throughout 2018.”
