The world premiere of four specially created art installations plus 24 additional original artworks will be on display as part of Art Macao

MACAO - Media OutReach - 2 August 2023 - Melco Resorts & Entertainment today announced a thrilling collaboration with world-renowned contemporary artist Mr Doodle, who will present his first solo art exhibition in Macao at City of Dreams with four bespoke art installations plus 24 additional original artworks from August 1 to October 15, 2023 as the Special Exhibition of "Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023". Mr Doodle First Exhibition in Macao will be a Special Exhibition of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023, and is organized by Melco Resorts & Entertainment and Artelli with the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Government of the Macao Special Administrative Region, and with the support of the Cultural Affairs Bureau, curated by Pearl Lam Galleries, Artelli and ARTOX GROUP.
The exhibition officially launched with an opening ceremony at the Main Portal of City of Dreams on August 1, which was attended by Mr. Yin Rutao, Deputy Director of Department of Publicity and Culture of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR, Ms. Leong Wai Man, President of Cultural Affairs Bureau of Macao SAR, Mr. Cheng Wai Tong, Deputy Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, Mr. Wong Ka Ki, Deputy Director of Education and Youth Development Bureau of Macao SAR, Mr. Clarence Chung, Board Director of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, together with Mr. Patrick Fan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Forward Fashion Group and Ms. Christy Cheong, Vice President of Events & Promotions of Melco Resorts & Entertainment. Mr. Clarence Chung, Board Director of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, "Melco fully supports Macao SAR government's initiative on promoting the art and creative industry and delivering incredibly diverse experiences for Macao. It is our honor that Melco's art exhibition has become the Special Exhibition of 'Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2023' again. We are also thrilled to collaborate with Mr Doodle to make the debut of his first exhibition in Macao at City of Dreams with 4 world premiere art installations, introducing more selections of art works to visitors and locals." Born in England, Mr Doodle is one of the world's most celebrated contemporary artists. Known for creating distinctive artworks characterized by intricate black and white lines and patterns that give everyday objects a lively touch, his works have been exhibited in major galleries around the globe. The theme for Art Macao is 'The Statistics of Fortune', and for Mr Doodle First Exhibition in Macao, he has created a bespoke color pattern that showcases both his talents and his evolution as an artist. Mr Doodle recently welcomed a newborn baby, developments that have been reflected in the recent use of color in his artworks, which resemble flowers, clouds, fish, and birds. Doodle Showroom The new exhibition will feature the world premiere of four new specially designed art installations by Mr Doodle, which will allow guests to experience the artist's work in different ways throughout City of Dreams. Measuring a colossal 52 meters by 20 meters, the largest installation will be on the façade of The Showroom, close to the pioneering multi-dimensional art space, Artelli. Titled 'Doodle Showroom', this enormous artwork transforms the façade by adorning it with Mr Doodle's signature 'doodling spaghetti', offering guests a spectacular visual introduction to the artist's distinctive style, as well as a memorable photo opportunity.