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New York New York entrance to "The Park," Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Incorporating iconic New York symbolism with commercial architecture, the New York New York hotel and casino along the Las Vegas Strip presents an "only in Vegas" tourist attraction, complete with a Statue of Liberty replica and a roller coaster. This image shows how the property propagates its theme throughout the property, including this entranceway to an area between itself and its sister property Monte Carlo, dubbed "The Park."

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The Bliss Dance at The Park, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Dubbed "the Bliss Dance," artist Marco Cochrane's 40-foot tall dancing woman was inspired by his first experience at Burning Man, the annual arts and culture event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. The artwork is a centerpiece of MGM Resorts International's area between its New York New York and Monte Carlo hotel and casinos dubbed "The Park." The area also serves as an entrance to MGM Resorts T-Mobile arena.

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The Bliss Dance at The Park, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Dubbed "the Bliss Dance," artist Marco Cochrane's 40-foot tall dancing woman was inspired by his first experience at Burning Man, the annual arts and culture event in Nevada's Black Rock Desert. The artwork is a centerpiece of MGM Resorts International's area between its New York New York and Monte Carlo hotel and casinos dubbed "The Park." The area also serves as an entrance to MGM Resorts T-Mobile arena.

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M&M sign at Showcase Mall, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Commercial signage and use of neon has become more expressive over the years in Las Vegas including this M&M's themed sign at Showcase Mall on the Las Vegas Strip.

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Tourist cross Las Vegas Boulevard at Park Avenue, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Tourist cross the Las Vegas Strip in front of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino. Pedestrian safety has been improved over the years, but remains an issue where elevated walkways have not been installed.

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Monte Carlo artwork, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Artwork at the Monte Carlo hotel and casino as seen with Aria at City Center property in the background The juxtaposition shows how themes from one property may clash with others.

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Monte Carlo artwork, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Artwork at the Monte Carlo hotel and casino.

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Visual clutter along Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Visual clutter is not unique to Las Vegas, but along the Las Vegas Strip it is often taken to new heights as properties big and small compete for tourists.

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CVS obscured by Mandrian Oriental, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

Mandrian Oriental hotel at City Center towers above a CVS pharmacy on the Las Vegas Strip.

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CVS obscured by City Center, Las Vegas, Nevada: digital photograph

Date

2016-11-08

Description

A CVS pharmacy on the Las Vegas Strip is carved out of a small frontage property next to the massive City Center project.

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