MJ Gallery at Ponte 16
 Entrance of the MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 | |
  Location of the MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 | |
| Established | Feb 1, 2010 |
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| Location | 2ºandar, Ponte 16, Ponte 12A - 20, Rua das Lorchas e Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau |
| Coordinates | 22°11′49″N 113°32′10″E / 22.19688°N 113.536°E |
| Visitors | 300-400/day[1] |
| Website | MJ Gallery |
MJ Gallery at Ponte 16 (MJ Gallery, simplified Chinese: 十六浦米高积逊珍品廊; traditional Chinese: 十六浦米高積遜珍品廊) is an art gallery located on the second floor of the Ponte 16, Ponte 12A - 20, Rua das Lorchas e Rua do Visconde Paço de Arcos, Macau. It is the first Michael Jackson-themed gallery in Asia, and the second permanent exhibition venue in the world to exhibit artifacts from the life and work of Michael Jackson.
History
[edit]Hoffman Ma Ho Man, the executive director and deputy chairman of Success Universe Group Limited, began a collection of Michael Jackson memorabilia when he spent $350,000 USD at Julien's Auctions on November 22, 2009, in Times Square, New York City.[2][3][4] on a crystal glove that Jackson wore in 1983 during a televised performance as part of the 25th anniversary of Motown.
In addition, he purchased ten other items: including a platinum music recording sales certification by the Recording Industry Association of America, which is signed by Jackson.[5][6][7] There were more than 40 Jackson-related items in the auction.[7][8]
The MJ Gallery facilities
[edit]The MJ Gallery covers more than 4,000 square meters and accommodates approximately 200 people per hour.[9][10]
It is divided into four sections: Time Tunnel, Main Exhibition Hall, Billie Jean Setting, and the Ponte 16 Gift Gallery.
- Time Tunnel (時光隧道): features "MJ, The King of Pop" at the entrance, with Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 as the first stop in Michael Jackson's biography.[11][10]
- Main Exhibition Hall (主要展區): features Neverland Ranch, "We Are the World", and Thriller artworks and album materials.[11]
- Billie Jean Setting (Billie Jean佈景): features scenes from the music video "Thriller, including CD covers of Michael Jackson albums, and his suit from Men in Black II .[7][12][10]
- Ponte 16 Gift Gallery (十六浦禮品廊): Offers Michael Jackson-themed gifts and souvenirs.[11][10]
References
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- ^ "MJ逝世兩周年歌迷十六浦獻花" (in Traditional Chinese). Jornal do Cidadão. 2011-06-26. p. P02.
- ^ "澳門經營酒店 兼辦賭船旅遊" (in Traditional Chinese). SING PAO DAILY NEWS. 2009-11-23. p. A02.
- ^ "十六浦280萬投得MJ白手套 打造米高積遜歌迷亞洲聚腳點" (in Traditional Chinese). Journal San Wa Ou. 2009-11-23. p. 02.
- ^ "逾百件巨星珍品澳門十六浦展出" (in Traditional Chinese). Ta Kung Pao. 2010-04-21. p. C05.
- ^ "十六浦籌辦米高積遜珍品廊" (in Traditional Chinese). Journal do Cidadao. 2009-12-14. p. P01.
- ^ "水晶手套 Thriller喪屍衫 MJ珍品展料掀狂熱" (in Traditional Chinese). Macao Daily. 2009-12-14. p. C01.
- ^ a b c "提案3 參觀最新米高積遜珍品廊" (in Traditional Chinese). U Magazine - Travel. 2010-02-12. p. 076.
- ^ "明年二月一日開放適逢酒店成立兩周年 十六浦建米高積遜藝術廊" (in Traditional Chinese). Journal Va Kio. 2009-12-14. p. 14.
- ^ "MJ珍品坐鎮十六浦 四姨太戴A貨手套朝聖" (in Traditional Chinese). Apple Daily. 2010-02-03. p. C17.
- ^ a b c d MJ Gallery at Ponte 16. Macau: Ponte 16. 2010.
- ^ a b c "澳門樂遊 MJ珍藏品曝光" (in Traditional Chinese). Headline Daily. 2010-02-01. p. P47.
- ^ "十六浦締傳奇亞洲首設MJ展館" (in Traditional Chinese). Journal do Cidadao. 2010-02-02. p. P01.
