Casinos are an integral part of modern culture, and the art they showcase can be just as captivating as the gambling they provide. Some establishments, like Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, are renowned for their breathtaking art displays.
For instance, Hard Rock casino in Atlantic City recently unveiled a 30,000 square foot exhibit that projects elements from Van Gogh’s paintings onto the walls and floor of its ballroom.
The Luxor Hotel and Casino
Luxor, located on the Las Vegas Strip, is an Egyptian-themed hotel and casino that boasts an impressive collection of art and exhibitions. For instance, a replica of King Tut’s tomb has been housed in its own museum, while an ancient Egyptian artifact display can be found in the lobby.
The Luxor has an expansive casino with more than 1,100 slot machines and table games, as well as a race and sports book.
Visitors to the lobby of this museum can admire a replica of the Great Pyramid of Giza and a life-sized recreation of Ramses II’s temple. Additionally, guests are invited to explore a museum dedicated to King Tutankhamun’s life.
Over the years, numerous murders and suicides have taken place at The Luxor hotel, leading many to believe it is haunted. These tragedies may be the result of a curse or simply an unfortunate run of bad luck.
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino
The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino features an art gallery and exhibitions that draw in new visitors. Its latest show, Beyond Van Gogh, provides guests with an immersive experience featuring over 300 of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings.
The exhibit utilizes projection technology and a live orchestra to transport guests into Vincent Van Gogh’s world. With over 2.5 million tickets sold worldwide, this experience is sure to leave guests spellbound by his art.
One of the most sought-after contemporary traveling exhibits, 4 trillion pixels allows guests to experience the artist’s artwork in an entirely new light.
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The Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace, situated on 3570 South Las Vegas Boulevard in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, is an iconic hotel and casino built by World War II vet Jay Sarno on August 5, 1966. He had the vision for it to offer visitors the ultimate luxury experience.
Caesars Palace has a long and colorful history, hosting daredevil stunts, professional racing events and top-notch entertainers. Moreover, it was home to Frank Sinatra’s Circus Maximus showroom (until it was demolished and replaced by The Colosseum).
Today, Caesars Palace remains a popular attraction for both visitors and locals alike. There is an array of restaurants, bars and nightclubs located onsite. Furthermore, the resort also hosts some renowned art exhibitions at Park West Fine Art Museum & Gallery which showcases works from some of today’s greatest artists like Salvador Dali, Peter Max and Nano Lopez.
The MGM Grand
The MGM Grand is one of the world’s most renowned casinos and resorts. As the first casino to open on The Strip, it ushered in an era of growth that forever altered Southern Nevada for the better.
At MGM Grand, visitors can also enjoy live entertainment such as Brad Garrett’s Comedy Club, David Copperfield Theater and Ka Theatre – home to Cirque du Soleil – in addition to gambling.
Art is an integral part of any Las Vegas experience and the MGM Grand has plenty for guests to admire. Some popular artwork can be found in its lobby, such as Peter Wegner’s ‘Day for Night and Night for Day’ which consists of almost 2 million post card-size pieces of colored paper suspended from a steel compression frame.
