In line with local government’s strategy of promoting a diversified economy, ArtBiz Asia will spark conversation between integrated resorts decision-makers and regional art experts who will discuss the importance of art and culture in the multifaceted development of integrated resorts and the wider impact on various travel destinations in Asia.
The opening reception welcomes honorable guests including Ms. Helena de Senna Fernandes, Ç, Mr. Shao Bin, Deputy Director of the Department of Publicity and Culture, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao S.A.R., Mr. Leong Heng Teng, the Chairman of the administrative committee of the Cultural and Creative Industries Fund, Ms. Wong Kit Cheng, Legislator, Mr. Kevin Ho, Committee of Cultural Advisory Committee of Macao S.A.R., Prof. Dr. Alice Chiu, BBS, Ms. Josephine Lee, COO, Reed Exhibitions Ltd. Greater China, Ms. May Su, Chairman of Supervisory Board of MICSIA, Mr. Carlos Marreiros, Chairman of Marreiros Arqueitectos Associados, renowned artist Mr. Konstantin Bessmertny, Mr. Manuel Pires, Chairman of Executive Committee of TDM and Ms. Patricia Cheong, President of MICSIA. Mr. Konstantin Bessmertny will give the ArtBiz Conference an artistic touch through the presentation of his commissioned art pieces “Definitely Probably”. The organizer also especially appreciates the great support from the Cultural Bureau.
The first edition of ArtBiz Forum, is uncovering the relationship and relevance of art in today’s integrated resorts through a series of content-rich sessions and panel discussions with industry professionals and regional experts. The first day will focus on the role of art in integrated resorts development. Dr. Alice Chiu, Mr. Carlos Marreiros and Mr Konstantin Bessmertny will discuss how art and architecture accomplish each other, exemplifying the unique brand identity of resorts. Besides, Ms. Cristina Kwok, Vice president of Arts & Culture of MGM China Holdings Limited, will talk about how to remodel art with technology. Ms. Anne Li, general manager of Beautiful Asset (Beijing) Art Industry Inc, Mr. Henry Chan, Art & Cultural Manager, SJM Cotai, and Ms. Tiffany Xu, China representative of Lehmann Maupin will spark the conversation about art appreciation inside integrated resorts.
Second day of ArtBiz Forum will start at 10:30am, themes cover a wide range of art business, focusing on art tourism, public art, art investment and collection, commercial space with art elements, creative development of various platforms of art industry, etc. A series of talks and panel discussions to be conducted, emphasizing the importance of art and culture in the multifaceted development and the wider impact on various travel destinations in Asia.
Esteemed guest speakers from Macau, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Singapore included Ms. Helena Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office, Mr. Carlos Marreiros, Chairman of MAA, President of the Fellow Members Council of The Architects Association of Macau, Mr. Andrew Mead, Chief Architect of MTR Corporation Ltd., Ms. Alison Pickett, Director of Alison Pickett Corporate Art & Sculpture Consultants, Ms. Lucie Chang, Founder of Lucie Chang Fine Arts, Ms. Anne Li, General Manager of Beautiful Asset (Beijing) Art Industry Inc., Mr. Calvin Hui, Chairman of Ink Now and 3812 Gallery, Ms. Mandy Pao, Director of Communications and Development, Chief Representative of Managing Director of Chiu Yeng Culture, Mr. Lu Xun, Founder and Director of Sifang Art Musuem, Mr. Konstantin Bessmertny, Artist, Mr. David Tung, Director of Lisson Gallery Shanghai, Ms. Janice Wong, Chef and Founder of Janice Wong Singapore, etc. and welcome all to join the conference.
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Macao International Culture and Sports Industries Association
Macao International Culture and Sports Industries Association (MICSIA) was founded in 2018.
Targeting the opportunity of the Greater Bay Area, MICSIA aims to establish a local brand of Macau in culture and sports industries, integrated with international projects in Macau and nearby areas. MICSIA endeavors to offer a platform for culture and sports-related institutions in the Greater Bay Area. It empowers economic development to march forward in a wide range of culture, sports and tourism industries, and together sketch a magnificent vision for the future landscape of Macau and the Greater Bay Area.
