Event Period: From now until 16 Mar 2025
Venue: Macao Science Center Waterfront

In The Journey to the Lobster Planet Macao, Colbert transforms his old master-style works into the sci-fi realm of his lobster planet. From Warhol-inspired flowers to bold camouflage patterns, Colbert’s iconic lobster persona redefines self-representation in a society driven by hyper-consumption, elevating this introspection into a vibrant celebration of pop, colour and humour.

In order to strengthen Philip Colbert’s artistic presence and charm to Taipa old village, between the 15th January and 16th March 2025, the lobster campaign will be extended to Sands China’s revitalization areas of Former Iec Long Firecracker Factory and Taipa Houses with the “Philip Colbert’s Macao Art Tour at Old Taipa Village”, where a total of 7 sculptures and a series of thematic decorations will be in display. Amongst them, two giant sculptures named the "Lobster Firecracker" and the "Lobster Cockerel" have been specially created by Philip Colbert to fit with the theme of the two sites. Also, in order to enrich the Lunar New Year environment, a series of lobster themed decorative installations and themed activities will be in place during the festive season.

Born in Scotland and living and working in London, Colbert is often referred to as the “godson of Andy Warhol”. Colbert has created a global following for his cartoon lobster persona and his masterful hyper-pop history paintings. His work powerfully explores the patterns of contemporary digital culture and its relationship to a deeper art historical dialogue. “I became an artist when I became a Lobster,” says Colbert.

After graduating with an MA in Philosophy from St. Andrews University, Colbert’s work has received international acclaim in museums and galleries worldwide for his energetic new approach to painting and pop theory. Following on from early Pop painters such as Richard Hamilton, Roy Lichtenstein and James Rosenquist, Colbert’s 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 master by art world figures such as Charles Saatchi & Simon De Pury.

Since 2014, Colbert has had more than 50 solo exhibitions worldwide. Between 2023-2024, he frequently appeared in Asia for solo exhibitions, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tokyo, Singapore and Seoul. For the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the pop artist held a public exhibition featuring his giant sculptures at Station F.