MGM is committed to advancing global arts and culture by organizing and supporting diverse artistic events that promote deep exchanges within the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area and internationally. Partnering with Art Basel Hong Kong, and the much-anticipated inaugural winner of their jointly established “MGM Discoveries Art Prize” will be revealed at the MGM Lounge during Art Basel Hong Kong on 28 March 2025. This award highlights the originality and innovation of international emerging talents in the art world, providing them with increased opportunities to showcase their work and enhance their recognition within the global art community.

The “MGM Discoveries Art Prize” was created by MGM and Art Basel Hong Kong to support emerging talents of all ages and nationalities in exploring art’s infinite possibilities, elevating their influence in the international art world while infusing fresh energy into the global art scene. MGM hopes to introduce cutting-edge artistic trends into the city by inviting award-winning artists to Macau and inspiring the younger generation to engage in artistic creation.

The distinguished jury for the inaugural “MGM Discoveries Art Prize” comprises five experts from the international arts and cultural sphere, including: Aaron Cezar, Founding Director of Delfina Foundation, a non-profit that fosters artistic exchanges in the United Kingdom; Antonia Carver, Director of Art Jameel in Dubai, UAE; Christopher K. Ho, Executive Director of Asia Art Archive; X Zhu-Nowell, Executive Director and Chief Curator of Rockbund Art Museum in Shanghai; and Sam Seungho Park, Chairperson of the arts and cultural PARKSEOBO FOUNDATION in Seoul. They bring their extensive artistic vision and expertise to evaluate the three shortlisted artists: Shin Min, represented by P21 in Seoul; Kayode Ojo, represented by Sweetwater in Berlin; and Saju Kunhan, represented by Tarq in Mumbai. The winning artist will receive a US$50,000 cash prize, to be shared with their representing gallery. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to hold an exhibition and engage in artistic exchanges in Macau, further inspiring creative expression and ideas.

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About MGM

MGM is an abbreviation for MGM China Holdings Limited (HKEx: 2282) and is a leading developer, owner and operator of gaming and lodging resorts in Greater China. We are the holding company of MGM Grand Paradise, SA which holds one of the six gaming concessions to run casino games in Macau. MGM Grand Paradise, SA owns and operates MGM MACAU, the award-winning premium integrated resort located on the Macau Peninsula and MGM COTAI, a contemporary luxury integrated resort in Cotai. 

MGM MACAU is a Forbes Five-Star luxury integrated resort inspired by the arts with every element of the resort infused with creativity and style. MGM MACAU has approximately 600 guest rooms and suites and boasts a number of distinguishing features, including the architecturally stunning European-inspired Grande Praça, housed under a soaring glass ceiling. The POLY MGM MUSEUM spanning almost 2,000 square meters, is constructed in accordance with Chinese national standards for the exhibition of Grade-One cultural relics. MGM MACAU’s world class facilities also include conference and event facilities, spa, and seven signature restaurants and bars to fulfill any gastronomic craving. Our property is conveniently located on the Macau Peninsula and is directly connected to the luxury retail shopping complex, One Central.

Designed as the “jewelry box” of Cotai, MGM COTAI offers approximately 1,400 hotel rooms and suites, meeting space, high end spa, retail offerings, food and beverage outlets as well as the first international Mansion at MGM for the ultimate luxury experience.  MGM has joined hands with renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou to set up the “Macau 2049” residency in MGM Theater. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI becomes the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting) on January 19, 2019, making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for Macau, China. MGM COTAI is being developed to drive greater product diversification and bring more advanced and innovative forms of entertainment to Macau as it grows as a global tourist destination. MGM COTAI is the only mega complex and hotel in Macau to gain three-star certification in both Green Building Design and Operation Label, as well as the first hotel in the Greater Bay Area and second in Greater China to receive the certifications.

MGM China is majority owned by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) one of the world's leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of destination resort brands including Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and Park MGM. For more information about MGM Resorts International, visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.

About Art Basel 

Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world’s premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art, sited in Basel, Miami Beach, Hong Kong, and Paris. Defined by its host city and region, each show is unique, which is reflected in its participating galleries, artworks presented, and the content of parallel programming produced in collaboration with local institutions for each edition. Art Basel’s engagement has expanded beyond art fairs through new digital platforms including the Art Basel App and initiatives such as the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report and the Art Basel Awards. Art Basel’s Global Lead Partner is UBS. For further information, please visit artbasel.com.

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Jessie Kuan

Executive Director of Public Relations

MGM

Tel: (853) 8806 3412

Email: jessiekuan@mgm.mo

Karen Lam

Senior Corporate Relations Manager

MGM  

Tel: (853) 8806 3421

Email: karenlam@mgm.mo