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As part of Art Macao: Macao International Art Biennale 2025, City of Dreams Macau (COD) has premiered “The Haas Brothers: Clair de Lune”, a special exhibition that reimagines moonlight as metaphor through whimsical, light-infused sculptures (19 July–12 September). The outdoor installation features six large-scale structures by brothers Simon and Nikolai Haas, including five lamp sculptures inspired by the legendary Moonlight Towers of their hometown Austin—works intriguingly titled “A Street Light Named Desire,” “Let There be Street Light,” “A Light in the Streets and Freak in the Sheets,” “Lamp of Approval,” and “Light to Remain Silent” .

The exhibition guide explains that these installations invite reflection on themes of desire, recognition, and silence, while the final piece, “Reach‑able Moment,” presents a small monkey-like creature symbolizing love, patience, and philosophical introspection. According to the artist’s statement, the title Clair de Lune (French for “moonlight”) evokes nostalgia tied to the Moonlight Towers, which once illuminated Austin and now linger in memory as surreal urban icons.

At the launch event, Lawrence Ho Yau Lung, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts, emphasized the group's cultural commitment:

“We are honoured to continue supporting… the government-hosted Art Macao … by presenting the special exhibition The Haas Brothers: Clair de Lune at City of Dreams—an immersive exhibition that melds emotional resonance with artistic imagination.”

This exhibition forms part of a lineup of Special Exhibitions by Macau’s integrated resorts, under the broader Art Macao biennale series curated by the Cultural Affairs Bureau. Other featured programs include global premieres such as “Picasso: Beauty and Drama” at Grand Lisboa Palace and AI-powered installations like Cai Guo-Qiang’s cAI™ Lab at MGM Macau.

Running free of charge and open 24 hours daily, Claire de Lune is installed outside COD's entrance on the Cotai Strip and will remain accessible to the public until 12 September 2025.

With its evocative themes, playful lighting sculptures, and poetic motif of moonlight memory, The Haas Brothers: Clair de Lune brings a dreamlike, reflective moment to Macau’s vibrant public art scene—blurring the boundary between public space and artistic emotion.