Prepare for a shell-tastic experience as Sands China brings Philip Colbert's iconic Lobster back to Macao for a colourful, playful exhibition. From January to March, local residents and visitors are invited to dive into Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King's Vacation in Macao, a maritime and cultural tourism exhibition to be concurrently showcased at five different locations in the city. Highlighting Macao's unique coastal beauty, the larger-than-life installations and sculptures crafted by the globally acclaimed British contemporary pop art master are bound to leave everyone smiling and clawing for more.  

Free to visit, this enriching, accessible art series is brought to Macao by Sands China with the support of the Marine and Water Bureau, Municipal Affairs Bureau, Macao Government Tourism Office, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Public Security Police Force and Macao Science Center. Sands China hopes that the innovative, city-wide pop art installation will further expand Macao's maritime tourism offerings, enrich the cultural experience of locals and tourists in Macao, support the development of new tourism products to attract domestic and international visitors, and showcase Macao's multicultural charm.

Living and working in London, Scotland-born Philip Colbert is often referred to as the “godson of Andy Warhol.” With his energetic approach to painting and pop theory, his paintings cross high art themes from old master paintings and contemporary art theory with everyday symbols of mass contemporary culture, all narrated through the eyes of Colbert's cartoon Lobster alter ego.

Since 2014, Colbert has held more than 50 solo exhibitions worldwide, having frequently appeared in Asia, including various cities in China, Japan, and Korea. He last visited Macao for Sands China's exhibition for Art Macao 2023. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, he held a public exhibition featuring his giant sculptures at Station F.

Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to meet this renowned art maestro in person at the exhibition's opening ceremony Jan. 15 at the Macao Science Center waterfront. 

Coastal Fantasia: The Lobster King's Vacation in Macao

From Jan. 15-March 16, an exciting exhibition will grace the waterfront of the Macao Science Center. The showcase will feature a brand-new 15-metre-high inflatable installation, Lobster Submarine, alongside four thematic art sculptures dotting the shore, accentuating the beauty of Macao's distinctive coastline. At The Venetian® Macao, a majestic 7-metre-high Lobster Flamingo will be floating in the waters of the outdoor lagoon to kick-start The Lobster King's enjoyable vacation on the Cotai Strip, transforming everyone's visits to Macao into an unforgettable artistic journey.

Philip Colbert's Solo Exhibition: “The Journey to the Lobster Planet Macao”

To expand Colbert's artistic footprint into neighbouring community areas, Sands China, the Cultural Affairs Bureau, and Philip Colbert have co-organised the artist's inaugural solo exhibition in Macao, “The Journey to the Lobster Planet Macao.” Set to run Jan. 15-Feb. 15 at‧ART Space at Macao Cultural Centre 1F, it will unveil a collection of over 20 newly created artworks, ranging from oil paintings and sculptures, letting visitors immerse themselves in the allure of pop art in a museum ambiance.

Sands China's Community Revitalization Series: “Philip Colbert's Macao Art Tour at Old Taipa Village”

Get ready for a visual feast as Colbert's artworks illuminate the historic sites of the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses Jan. 15-March 16 in Sands China's Community Revitalization Programme: “Philip Colbert's Macao Art Tour.” Among the seven sculptures on display are a Lobster Firecracker and Lobster Cockerel specially crafted by Colbert by drawing inspiration from these two historic locations. In order to enhance the Lunar New Year ambiance, a range of lobster-themed decorative installations and themed activities will immerse visitors in the festive season. This lively showcase is supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and Macao Government Tourism Office.

For more details about this grand exhibition from Philip Colbert, visit: https://en.sandsresortsmacao.com/sands-lifestyle/events/king-lobster-vacation-2025.html.

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About Sands China Ltd.

Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, the Londoner Theatre and the Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).

For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.

About Philip Colbert

Living and working in London, Scotland-born Colbert is often referred to as the “godson of Andy Warhol.” He has attracted a global following for his cartoon lobster persona and his masterful hyper-pop history paintings. His works powerfully explore the patterns of contemporary digital culture and its relationship to a deeper art historical dialogue. “I became an artist when I became a Lobster,” he famously said.

With his energetic approach to painting and pop theory, his paintings cross high art themes from old master paintings and contemporary art theory with everyday symbols of mass contemporary culture, all narrated through the eyes of Colbert's cartoon Lobster alter ego. He has been championed as a contemporary pop art master by art world figures such as Charles Saatchi & Simon De Pury.

Colbert famously staged an artistic intervention in 2022 ahead of the opening week of the 59th Venice Biennale with an inflatable lobster sculpture that floated along the Grand Canal. Since 2014, Colbert has held more than 50 solo exhibitions worldwide, having frequently appeared in Asia, including various cities in China, Japan, and Korea. Colbert paid his last visit to Macao for Sands China's exhibition for Art Macao 2023. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, he held a public exhibition featuring his giant sculptures at Station F.