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.
 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 |
History
editHoffman 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
editThe 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.