PR Newswire
LAS VEGAS, March 28, 2022
Rashid Johnson, Sanford Biggers, Derrick Adams, Ghada Amer, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Tomás Esson, Svenja Deininger First Among Portfolio's New Artists
LAS VEGAS, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts is revealing new acquisitions for its public fine art collection as it reshapes and contemporizes its offerings with a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. Acquired works by Rashid Johnson, Sanford Biggers, Derrick Adams, Ghada Amer, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Tomás Esson and Svenja Deininger are among the new talents now showcased alongside existing works by artists such as Sam Gilliam, Lorna Simpson, Nick Cave, Jenny Holzer and Nancy Rubins throughout MGM Resorts' properties.
The company's goal is to provide an extended platform for artists of color, women and the LGBTQIA+ community – and to amplify these voices through its portfolio, reflecting MGM's commitment to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion globally.
"We believe in the power of art to open minds, change perspectives and create transformation in society," said Ari Kastrati, MGM Resorts' Chief Hospitality Officer. "The addition of these talented artists to our portfolio reflects MGM's commitment to championing inclusion and ensuring that the collection more closely mirrors our diverse communities. That commitment is central to our company's core values and is imbued in all that we do."
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New artists within the collection include:
Tarissa Tiberti, Executive Director of MGM Resorts Art & Culture, said, "Acquiring works by Rashid Johnson, Sanford Biggers, Derrick Adams, Ghada Amer, Jonathan Lyndon Chase, Tomás Esson and Svenja Deininger propels the MGM Resorts Fine Art Collection significantly forward in our goal of giving voice to underrepresented artists. We look forward to sharing these important pieces with our guests from around the world and sparking conversation around all they represent."
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MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio encompasses 32 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
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