- SJM recently launched its new permanent artistic and cultural hub – Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery.
- The inaugural exhibition is titled, “The Lisboa, Stories of Macau.”
SJM Resorts, S.A. has created a permanent artistic and cultural hub at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort Macau – the Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery – as part of its efforts to preserve Macau’s rich historical legacy while fostering a vibrant, multicultural landscape.
This new creative space is set to propel the development of Macau’s cultural scene and celebrate contemporary artistic expression.
The grand opening ceremony of the gallery was held recently at Grand Lisboa Palace. Daisy Ho, Managing Director of SJM, said, “The Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery embodies SJM’s commitment to ‘Shaping Tourism with Cultural Activities, Promoting Culture Through Tourism.’
“Through the inaugural exhibition ‘The Lisboa, Stories of Macau,’ we have created an inclusive cultural platform that nurtures Macau’s soft power and strengthens public connection to the city’s heritage – telling Macau’s story through our voices. The gallery also brings together local creative talent to advance more diverse and high-quality developments in the cultural creative landscape.”
The inaugural exhibition delves into the city’s historical landmarks, folk traditions, urban narratives, personal stories and interactive experiences, offering visitors an immersive journey through over 500 years of history and cultural fusion.
Human-centered narratives: telling the stories of Macau
“The Lisboa, Stories of Macau” allows visitors to step into different eras of Macau’s past through an array of mediums such as scale models, virtual projections, simulated streetscapes and rare artefacts. The exhibition also employs interactive technologies, including motion-sensitive projections, digital screenings, interactive games and AI-powered voice recognition, enabling guests to engage in meaningful dialogue with historical figures.
Seamlessly blending heritage with technology, the exhibition presents a captivating journey through Macau’s transformation while highlighting the warmth and humanity of its people.
Additionally, an interactive floor map within the main exhibition area unveils insights into more than 30 of Macau’s iconic landmarks and 50 fascinating, lesser-known historical anecdotes, inviting visitors to scan and uncover the city’s multifaceted cultural charm.
“The Lisboa Collection” – an ongoing space at the Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery – also presents a series of themed exhibitions. The inaugural exhibition, “Chinese Treasure: Qing Dynasty Court Art,” showcases highlights from the collections of SJM and Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A. (STDM).
Exquisite examples of the Qing dynasty craftsmanship are on display, including an imperial lacquered throne of Emperor Kangxi, a finely glazed eggshell porcelain bowl, and an intricately carved jade censer.
The Grand Lisboa Palace Art Gallery includes a souvenir shop showcasing an array of Macau-themed design products in collaboration with local artists and exclusive items from local independent creative brands, enabling visitors to bring home a piece of Macau’s cultural memory. Adding a rich cultural dimension to visit, the shop features a specially curated range of contemporary art volumes from globally renowned art publisher TASCHEN.
Additionally, the Gallery includes a dedicated art and creative space that will be open to artists and cultural organizations worldwide, hosting diverse exhibitions and artistic programs. This space will serve as a vital platform for local cultural education and artistic development, providing opportunities for artists to showcase their work and engage in cross-cultural exchanges.
