Resorts World Las Vegas, the Strip’s newest integrated resort, is introducing a self-guided tour for visitors to explore the property’s eclectic art program.
Using a mobile phone, guests can scan the QR codes on a variety of art pieces throughout the resort’s public spaces to learn more about them, including details behind the creation of the art pieces, their origins, and artist information.
Resorts World Las Vegas boasts a diverse collection of art, featuring works created by both renowned and local artists along with a mix of modern and historical fine-art pieces. The resort’s design team and art consultants underwent an extensive selection process to create a dynamic and experiential program designed to surprise and delight guests. From Chinese-inspired paintings on display in the Crockfords Lobby to larger-than-life sculptures and murals within the casino area, those visiting Resorts World Las Vegas will be stunned with a collection of magnificent art pieces displayed at every corner.
Art highlights include:
- Cloned Bulldog with Pet Bottle by William Sweetlove – Artist William Sweetlove creates plastic sculptures or “clones” of animals, painted in different colors, carrying water bottles and wearing rain boots. In adorning the animals, such as the Cloned Bulldog, the artist asks viewers to consider a potential future of climate change, without drinking water or coastal cities. Located in the casino.
- Clouds and Jars by Michelangelo Bastiani – The digital installation Clouds and Jars is a video hologram art piece. Graceful female figures – trapeze artists and ballerinas – who have ended up in a “glass trap,” complete the show. The structure of the artwork is entirely in aluminum, with a sequence of 36 video holograms displayed in 12 glass jars and is reminiscent of a vintage credenza used in antique pharmacies. Located in the Hilton Lobby.
- Donuts by Jaeyong Kim – Created by South Korean ceramicist Jae Young Kim, this piece features deliciously painted faux donuts made of clay and presented with a glossy paint application. Located in the casino.
- Flowers by Andy Warhol – Resonating with 1960’s fashion, Flowers uses different color schemes that comprise four flowers outlined by a bed of grass in each print. Located in the Baccarat Salon.
- Hippo Wild Ride by Gillie and Marc – A monument to the endangered species across the world that need our help. Perched on the hippo are Rabbitwoman and Dogman, Gillie and Marc’s symbols of unity and acceptance. Located in the Hilton Lobby.
- Louis-Vuitton Doberman by Herb Williams – Inspired by iconic fashion designer Louis Vuitton, the dog sculpture is composed of thousands of crayons in the theme of high fashion and showcases how specific pure breeds of dogs have now become fashion accessories. Located in the High Limit Lounge.
- Red Beetle by Ichwan Noor – Sculpture of an iconic Volkswagen Beetle compressed into a large, red ball by Indonesian artist Ichwan Noor. Located outside of Kusa Nori.
- Tea Bag Art by Red Hong Yi – 3D portrait composed of 20,000 teabags individually dyed in different shades of the iconic Malaysian beverage, ‘teh tarik.’ Located in Famous Foods.
- RedTail Sculpture by Kevin Barry Fine Art – Custom chromatic sculpture of a red anime kitten with a candy apple finish. Located in RedTail.
