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.
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.
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.
Modern signage, like the one for Aria at City Center and the Planet Hollywood hotel and casino, take advantage of large display screens providing the opportunity for motion and imagery not previously available in traditional neon signs.
Pedestrians walk across the walkway between Planet Hollywood and the Cosmopolitan hotel and casinos above the Las Vegas Strip with City Center in the background.
Modern signage, like this one on Planet Hollywood hotel and casino at Harmon Avenue and Las Vegas boulevard, take advantage of large display screens providing the opportunity for motion and imagery not previously available in traditional neon signs.