Friday, June 6, 2008

Redefining Las Vegas as an Artistic Destination

MGM Mirage has unveiled initial plans for CityCenter's $40 million Fine Art Program. Opening in late 2009, CityCenter will feature works by acclaimed artists, including Maya Lin, Jenny Holzer, Nancy Rubins, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen, Frank Stella, Henry Moore, among others.
The CityCenter Fine Art Program will feature numerous scultures and fine-art installations in both interior and exterior octaions to create a dynamic and enriching collection. The program is designed to become a benchmark for enlightened corporate involvement in the arts and on a global level and will be one of the world's largest and most ambitious corporate art programs. Additional pieces will be announced at a later date.
The CityCenter Fine Art Program will encompass a multitude of styles and media to engage visitors on both a visual and intellectual level. Some will be exitsing pieces, carefully chosen for their artistic value and cultural significance; others will be site-specific installations for which the artist has been invited to command his or her vision over the space. The comtemporary masterpieces will transform CityCenter into a living, breathing museum of iconic works of art. The artwork has been paired with CityCenter's unique architecture to create a sensory journey that presents the works in a never-before-seen fashion.
For more info visit www.citycenter.com

1 comment:

LDubs said...

I was in Las Vegas for the Hospitality Design Show and saw the City Center construction process. The size is unbelievable! How wonderful that MGM Mirage is investing in the arts in Las Vegas. I am excited to visit after the completion and experience the art.