Bellagio: The Fountains of Bellagio

At the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art you’ll find a new exhibit that combines major contemporary artists with a focus on the 1960-70’s:  “Classic Contemporary: Lichtenstein, Warhol & Friends.”

In a move toward showcasing more recent artists, the Bellagio offers this exhibit that features paintings and sculptures from iconic artists of the Pop Art generation.  In addition to the named artists, Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein (“Mirror”), you’ll also see works from Frank Stella (“Sabra III, based on a protractor curve), Ellsworth Kelly, Sol LeWitt (“Floor Piece #4, pat of his series based on the cube), Ed Ruscha, and others.

Classic Contemporary will be on view at the Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art through September 8th, 2009.  It is open Sunday – Thursday, 10 am-6 pm, and Friday & Saturday till 9 pm.

Admission is $15 general admission, $12 for seniors (65+) and Nevada residents (ID required), and $10 for student, teaches, and military personnel.  Children 12 and under are FREE.  Audio tours are included in the admission price.  Advance tickets can be purchased online.

The Bellagio Resort is located at 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas.

Photo credit:  Courtesy of MGM Mirage

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