Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China, poses in front of two photographs depicting the evolution of the Cotai Strip over the last two decades.
“Artists capture a lot of how we get involved.” Some of the works are paintings and photographs of the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory, “that we’re now trying to revitalize.” Other pieces depict the Cotai Strip, “which was developed by us first,” he explains.
Dr. Wilfred Wong asserts that Sands China wants to maintain its commitment to Macau. “We enjoy being one of the propellers for change, for development. We are very grateful to have this opportunity because without the Macao government’s trust and confidence, we would not have been able to be here and play such a role in Macau’s overall development in the last 20 years.”
Sands Gallery opened in February 2022, with the purpose of cultivating an environment that fosters creativity and appreciation for art in Macau. The company hopes the gallery will help position Macau as a base for multicultural exchange and cooperation with an emphasis on Chinese culture.
Students from the City University of Macau visited “Echoes of a Golden Age” in the company of some of the artists
“I think the government really wants Macau to diversify and not to be seen merely as a tourist city, which is why it has been designated the Culture City of East Asia 2025. We’d like the world to know that Macau has its own culture. It’s a unique culture that blends the East and West. It’s very difficult to explain. Anyone who’s been here understands that there are different shades to Macau’s culture. Sands Gallery reflects this through various exhibitions and by inviting artists to come and collaborate so as to elevate the level of the artistic scene in Macau.” he states.
In the future, the executive vice chairman of Sands China aims to continue bringing more participants, including students, to Sands Gallery so they can also “really understand what’s behind creation, how it came to be, and how it has evolved over the years.”
