In
celebration of what would have been Andy Warhol’s 85th birthday (August 6),
Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) is commemorating the iconic artist’s life
with a special $8.50 admission price to its current exhibition “Warhol Out
West” from 10 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. August 6 and 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., nightly, August
7 – 12.
All
patrons visiting the Gallery will receive a complimentary BGFA souvenir with
admission throughout the week, while supplies last.
Guests
can also celebrate Warhol’s birthday during Art & Wine: A Perfect Pairing
on August 14, as Bellagio’s executive pastry team creates delectable cupcakes
in honor of the Pop Art pioneer.
August
6; 10 a.m. –7:30 p.m.
August 7
– 12; 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; nightly
Special
$8.50 admission
OTHER: Organized in partnership with The Andy
Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh,“Warhol Out West” is a collection centered around
the pioneering artist’s depiction of all things Western. “Warhol Out West”
features 56 of Warhol’s works including paintings, sculptures, photographs,
screen prints and wallpaper. Exhibits include Warhol’s 1960s Pop paintings of
celebrities and consumer products; the 1980s advertisement series; the beloved
“Double Elvis” painting; and his rarely seen “Cowboys and Indians” series.
“Warhol
Out West” is on view through Jan. 2, 2014. Regular tickets are $16 for general
admission; $13 for Nevada residents and seniors 65 and older; and $11 for
students, teachers and military with valid ID. Children 12 and younger are
free. Tickets and information are available by calling (702) 693-7871 or (877)
957-9777, or online at bellagio.com. Audio tours are included in the price of
admission and complimentary docent tours are available daily at 2 p.m. BGFA is
open daily 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Last admissions are sold 30 minutes prior to
closing.
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