Public Art - Bellagio Fountains

The Bellagio Fountains

When thinking about public art in class, I was reminded of the Bellagio Fountains in Las Vegas. The whole city is so alive and full of color and light, things to do, things to see. I had seen "water shows" before, but nothing like what the Bellagio puts on (multiple times a day I might add). The way they are able to manipulate technology and water in a way to create such a meaningful display of public art is really awesome. Because they have it all synchronized with music, there is a key auditory component, as well as visual, while integrating within it an additional sense of "performance" art. While many (if not most) things in Vegas can be viewed as public art -- the buildings, shows, performances, light displays -- I think the Bellagio Fountains are one of the most overt displays of public art. If you ever travel there, definitely stop by!