May 15, 2019 – Presented by Galaxy Entertainment Group (“GEG”), and co-organized by GEG Foundation and Grimaldi Forum Monaco, the exhibition “GRACE KELLY: From Hollywood to Monaco – Artists' Tributes” was unveiled this afternoon at Galaxy Macau™. The exhibition is part of “Art Macao”, which is under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government and organized by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macau Government Tourism Office. The exhibition, located at the Crystal Lobby of Galaxy Macau, will be opened to the public for free between May 16 and August 28. Featuring the collections and archives of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco and an array of art pieces, the exhibition traces the story of legendary movie star Grace Kelly, from her Hollywood days as an Oscar-winning actress, to becoming Princess of Monaco. The exhibition demonstrates GEG’s commitment to working with the society of the Macau SAR to enhance the city’s appealing as a cultural tourism destination and to facilitate its development into a world-class exchange platform for culture and arts.

This afternoon, Mr. Ho Hau Wah, Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference; H.S.H. Princess Charlene of Monaco; Mr. Leong Vai Tac, Acting Chief Executive of the Macao Special Administrative Region; H.E. Mr. Serge Telle, Minister of State of the Principality of Monaco; Mr. Yao Jian, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao Special Administrative Region; Mr. Yuan Hengge, Deputy Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China in the Macao Special Administrative Region; H.E. Ms. Catherine Fautrier, Ambassador of the Principality of Monaco to the People’s Republic of China; Mr. Ip Peng Kin, Chief of Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government; Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Representative of Dr. Alexis Tam, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government; Dr. Lui Che Woo, Chairman of GEG and Mr. Francis Lui, Vice Chairman of GEG officiating at the opening ceremony of the exhibition attended by dozens of VIPs and community leaders.

Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Representative of Dr. Alexis Tam, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao Special Administrative Region Government, said, “We are very glad to witness the unveiling of “Grace Kelly, from Hollywood to Monaco – Artists’ Tributes”, our debuting edition of Art Macao. This outstanding exhibition is yet another bridge that GEG strengthens the relationship between Macau and Monaco. Not only will our city learn more about the Principality, we will also see up close, the life journey of Princess Grace, who remains an icon with a passionate following around the world. I would like to thank GEG for their support of Art Macao and its valuable contribution to establishing Macau as a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist, as stated in the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area.”

H.E. Mr. Serge Telle, Minister of State of the Principality of Monaco, said, “This exhibition brings win-win opportunities to all the related parties. We cherish that we are able to open up valuable new opportunities here, in these regions where a vital part of the world’s future is being shaped. Global reach is a crucial asset for any state in today’s world. For Monaco, our global reach, more than anything else, is founded on our Princes and Princesses. It is also founded our history, our location on the edge of the Mediterranean, our first-rate hospitality, and all those who visit us, all year round, to savor the magic of a truly unique place. We delighted to be able to bring this exhibition to Macau. I would like to thank the organizers of this event, in particular the GEG and the Grimaldi Forum.”

Dr. Lui Che Woo, Chairman of GEG, said, “2019 is a special year of ‘double celebration’. As part of the celebrations, GEG is honored to stage this exhibition as part of the Government’s ‘Art Macao’ initiative. GEG has been working throughout the years to bring new tourism offerings to Macau. We have been supporting a range of initiatives to foster the development of leisure, culture and entertainment. Through this exhibition, we aim to support the Government in reinforcing Macau’s long-standing history as an exchange platform for Chinese and Western arts and culture so as to support Macau’s diversification. We will continue to explore and introduce various arts and culture offerings for Macau’s residents and visitors.”

This exhibition is the first collaboration between GEG and the Grimaldi Forum after the two parties signed a cultural memorandum of understanding earlier this year. As a partner of the Société des Bains de Mer of the Principality of Monaco and the Grimaldi Forum, GEG endeavors to further enhance cultural exchange between China, Macau and Monaco. The exhibition does not only facilitate Macau’s development into a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, it also represents GEG’s closer partnership and friendship with Monaco and the Grimaldi Forum. 

Curated by the Grimaldi Forum, the exhibition, on loan from the collections of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, features photographs and movie images of Grace Kelly, her Oscar award, wedding gown, the eponymous Kelly bag, designer jewelry, and a rare portrait print by pop art artist Andy Warhol that is being displayed outside of the Palace for the first time. It also showcases the history of the House of Grimaldi and an array of art pieces inspired by Princess Grace. The exhibition, combining different elements of history, culture, fashion and art, brings a new aspect to GEG’s world-class facilities. Residents and visitors alike will enjoy the range of leisure, arts and entertainment offerings at Galaxy Macau.