- City of Dreams Macau is presenting a dual exhibition by French contemporary artist Laurent Perbos.
- The exhibition aims to deepen Macau’s multicultural expression.
Melco’s City of Dreams Macau is presenting dual exhibitions by French contemporary artist Laurent Perbos, titled “Artletics” and “Beauty and Gesture”, featuring art installations and sculptures. The exhibitions explore the intersection of art and sports, highlighting Macau’s diverse cultural landscape whilst also being part of Melco’s contributions towards the city’s economic diversification.
Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “Ahead of the 15th National Games in November – jointly hosted for the first time by Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau – City of Dreams is honored to present this dual exhibition by Laurent Perbos, which not only redefines the relationship between art and sports but also deepens Macau’s multicultural expression. Through ‘Artletics’ and ‘Beauty and Gesture’, we hope our audiences will experience the humanistic beauty that arises from the fusion of competition and art. In the future, City of Dreams will continue fostering cross-disciplinary dialogue and cultural exchange with both international perspective and local sensibility.”
“Artletics” consists of three core sections. These include “Dream Court”, which is inspired by a tennis court. Through turf and spatial dislocation, it creates an immersive environment where audiences feel as if they enter an inverted tennis world.
“Body Myth” employs the principles of optical illusion. This section reimagines Venus dribbling a basketball. It deconstructs and recomposes the basketball to create sculptural heads of ancient Greek heroes and deities.
“Ping-Pong Garden” breaks existing competitive rules by twisting, folding and extending tables to create playful and interactive scenes.
The “Beauty and Gesture” exhibition is inspired by the iconic Greek sculpture Venus de Milo. The work features six colorful Venus sculptures, each carrying instruments symbolizing different Olympic sports. By “Reconstructing Venus’ Arms”, Perbos reinterprets the goddess of love and beauty as a symbol of resilience, drive and self-transcendence.
The indoor exhibition “Artletics” will be on view from 17 October 2025 to 4 January 2026, while the outdoor exhibition “Beauty and Gesture” is currently on view and will display until 26 November 2025. City of Dreams said it invites audiences to explore these exhibitions, witnessing the Olympic spirit and contemporary art illuminated in Macau.
