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CityCenter Fine Art Collection In Las Vegas

Art in The Public Spaces of CityCenter Las Vegas

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The CityCenter Fine Art Collection is the first major permanent collection to be integrated into a public space and it is ready for viewing by the general public.

1. Silver River, 2009 By Maya Lin, Aria Registration Desk

Look up as they give you your room key and what you are looking at is the artists' depiction of the Colorado River. The piece commands your attention high above the check -in area at Aria and is set against large window that allow the natural light to come in bounce rays of the shiny finish.

2. Reclining Connected Forms, 1969-1974, Henry Moore, The Park

Reclining Connected Forms measures approximately 10 feet tall by 17 feet long by 7 feet deep. It is said to be a primary example of the theme of his life’s work which were inspired by the fundamentals of human experience. His signature form is a reclining figure of which he is said to have been influenced by the ancient cultures of Egypt and pre-Columbian Mexico.

3. Big Edge, Nancy Rubin, 2009

Located outside of the Vdara Hotel and the North Valet of Aria, Nancy Rubin's piece is a perfect fit for this space. The artwork holds its own among the towers of CityCenter.

4. Bolt, Tony Cragg, 2007

“Bolt” 2007, Stainless steel, 129 x 45 x 45 inches; “Bent of Mind” 2008, Stainless steel, 78 x 39 x 39 inches; “Untitled” (Tall Column) 2008, Stainless steel, 181 x 47 x 47 inches. Located at Aria Resort Las Vegas

5. Damascus Gate Variation I, Frank Stella, 1969

Located at the Check in desk of the Vdara Hotel at CityCenter, the vibrant colors and shapes are a perfect fit for Vdara and the architectural lines of CityCenter.

6. Circle of Life and Earth, Richard Long, 2009

Circle of Life and Earth are best viewed from the pedestrian walkway on the south side of CityCenter Place. At the base of each tower Richard Long has created two pieces of art that are large and framed by the architecture f the Veer Towers.

7. Typewriter Eraser, Scale X, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje Van Bruggen, 1998-1999

Sitting in front of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, this piece of Art is visible to all who walk into CityCenter from the Las Vegas strip.

8. Vegas, Jenny Holzer, 2009

CityCenter represents a diversion from the norm on the Las Vegas strip and for me at least Vegas by Jenny Holzer allows the lights of Las Vegas to take on new meaning. 

9. Day for Night, Night for Day, Peter Wegner, 2009

The details in Day for Night, Night for Day are situated in the tiny pieces of paper that make up these two large scale pieces. Sit down in the concierge lobby and take some time to look at the walls and appreciate the image that is created with sheets of paper. Located in the concierge lobby of Vdara Las Vegas.

10. Tourterelle, Francois-Xavier Lalanne, 1997

These bird sculptures from the French artist have been moved from their original location in front of Crystals and they are being placed in a more prominent location at CityCenter.

11. Feeling Material XXVIII, Antony Gormley, 2007

Located on the promenade level at Aria Resort Feeling Material XXVII is situated under a sky light that allows the Las Vegas sun to highlight the artwork.

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