ArtBiz Asia Welcomes the Third Edition, Bringing New Sparkles to the Approach of Art & Entertainment in IRs

ArtBiz Asia, a visionary platform at the nexus of art and commerce, is excited to announce its third edition to be held today, themed “Art Integration”.   The vision of Artbiz Asia is to forge a vibrant platform that seamlessly connects art and commerce, fostering growth for cultural tourism and integrated resort decision-makers, as well as professional art stakeholders. The mission is to enrich the diversity and creative thinking of the art community, with a focus on education, public art, tech art, art collection, and art investment finance, thus promoting the sustainable development of the art and cultural business ecosystem.

Ms. Patricia Cheong, President of Macau International Cultural and Sports Association, Founder of ArtBiz Asia, said, “This year’s edition of ArtBiz Asia is set to be a landmark event, spotlighting the significant impact of art on integrated resorts and related industries. We will convene a series of forums, featuring lectures and panel discussions with industry professionals, providing invaluable insights and guidance for the advancement of art and culture in tourism destinations. Furthermore, ArtBiz Asia is forging strategic partnerships with esteemed platforms both domestically and internationally, offering expansive collaboration opportunities and charting new territories in art cooperation.”

Event Highlights:

Opening Keynote: “Building Macao into a City of Performing Arts and Promoting the Development for Appropriate Economic Diversification” by Leong Wai Man, President of the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao SAR Government.

Fireside Chat: Art Boom - A conversation with Cecilia Ho, Curator & Artist, President of Art Beyond Walls, Cristina Kuok, Senior Vice President of Arts & Culture, MGM, and Arthur de Villepin, Chairman of Villepin Group & Founder of the Foundation for Art and Culture.

Art as Lifestyle - A session on the integration of art into daily life, with contributions from Miriam Sun, Executive Director of MoCA Shanghai, Shen Qing, Senior Consultant, China Phillips Auctioneer Hong Kong Limited, and Anais Barclay, Chief Influencer Officer, Global Entertainment media group.

Beyond Art Spaces: The concept of "art space" nowadays challenges the traditional concepts by exploring alternative venues and mediums through which creativity can be expressed and experienced. The new wave of art spaces in commercial gallery, IR spaces and Taipa Village represents a shift towards a more inclusive and expansive understanding of creative expression.

Digitalization in Art Tech: Sylvia Wang will moderate a discussion on the intersection of technology and art, featuring Kate Gu of M+, focusing on the impacts of moving images and the potential of AI in art analysis and digital art development.

Innovation in “Art+”: Linwood Lin, Chief Innovation Officer, Forward Fashion & Artelli, will provide insights on integrating innovative art with business strategies to create enriching cultural experiences, highlighting the sustainable development of the cultural and business ecosystem.

Adding Art Elements into Hospitality Experiences: Discuss the impacts of applying various elements such as design, performances, dining, etc. to enhance interactions and engagement with art experiences within integrated resorts.  Join an in-depth discussion with professionals of Integrated Resort, art & design studio creative director and founder of M+ art restaurant for interactive hospitality experiences.

Art Education for a Robust Ecosystem: The discussion with professors of CAFA and UM as well as founder of IR art space for the impacts of a well-rounded art ecosystem with sustainability.

After the fruitful full day forum, ArtBiz Asia cocktail, presented by Melco Resorts & Entertainment, continue the wonderful conversation between the professionals of Integrated Resorts and Art and Cultural Industry, exploring new horizons and foster the symbiotic relationship between artistic expression and commercial success.

For further details, please visit www.artbizasia.com.