ARIA is more than a collection of lavish rooms and suites
The ARIA Fine Art Collection features work by acclaimed painters, sculptors and installation artists, including Sanford Biggers, Jenny Holzer, Parker Ito, Rashid Johnson, Maya Lin, Claes Oldenburg and Coojsje van Bruggen, Nancy Rubins, Julian Schnabel, Frank Stella, James Turrell, among others.
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General Information
Inspired by ARIA’s central Strip location, the installation was aptly named “The North Star,” guiding guests to the resort to be immersed in the starry scenery and breathtaking designs. This year’s installation was designed by local-based artist and wedding planner Andrea Eppolito in collaboration with the ARIA Pastry Team and MGM Resorts Event Productions. Seasonal cocktails will be offered in the Lobby Bar for the duration of this installation.
Dates
November 23 - January 9
Location
The ARIA Main Lobby, Lobby Bar, Patisserie and North Valet
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The North Star: “I see ARIA as the North Star of Las Vegas Boulevard, grounding and guiding both locals and guests to a place where they can be dazzled and delighted not just during the holidays, but always,” states Andrea Eppolito. As such, the central star will be surrounded by crystal shards one could imagine shooting through the sky. The patisserie designed custom confections including beloved holiday symbols, such as sugar ornaments, wrapped presents, and time-honored treasures such as dolls and bears crafted out of chocolate and fondant. Above our heads, the starry night comes to life with a series of swaying lights and celestial starbursts. The finishing touches on our winter wonderland comes from the horticulture department and include flocked evergreens, soft dusty miller plants, and white florals throughout. The design itself is timely and timeless, but your ability to encounter and interact with it is limited to just a magical seven weeks during the holiday season. This is a “never before, never again” opportunity for locals and visitors to be delighted and inspired by the magic of the season.”
About the Artist
Artist Andrea Eppolito began her career at The Bellagio in 1998 and has continued to be a valued partner to the MGM family for over 25 years. Her work in at ARIA has been published and celebrated throughout the world, in magazines such as Grace Ormonde Wedding Style, Inside Weddings, and in her coffee table book, Luxury Weddings Las Vegas.
The North Star by Numbers:
- The North Star in the main lobby stands at over 28 feet tall with a 30-foot-long tail
- The main lobby display incorporates over 10,000 twinkle lights and 10,000 individual crystals
- ARIA’s Horticulture team provided real flocked evergreens, soft dusty miller plants and white florals for the display
- The ARIA Patisserie team utilized over two thousand pounds of sugar and 90 pounds of rolled fondant for the lobby and ARIA Patisserie window displays
- The cream puffs and madeleines in the ARIA Patisserie window display are real pastries and the flowers on the trees are made completely of rice papers
General Information
The ARIA Fine Art Collection encompasses a multitude of styles and media—ranging from sculptures and paintings to large-scale installations—engaging visitors on a visual and intellectual level. Some were existing pieces, carefully chosen for their artistic value and cultural significance; others are site-specific installations for which the artist commanded their vision over the space.
Location
- Located all around the ARIA Campus including: ARIA Resort & Casino, Vdara Hotel & Spa, The Shops at Crystals, and Veer Towers.
General Information
Explore a large-scale public artwork by world-renowned artist Ugo Rondinone. Taking nearly five years to complete, the original installation is presented by the Art Production Fund and Nevada Museum of Art and is sponsored by ARIA.
The art is comprised of seven individual towering sculptures, made of locally sourced limestone boulders stacked vertically in groups. This colorful, eye-popping art installation is not only artistic, but also sustainable through its use of natural materials, all of which ARIA is proud to support in its local community.
Location
- Located approximately 10 miles south of the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and St. Rose Parkway, the installation is a short distance from Jean Dry Lake.
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