50 Greatest Photographs Of National Geographic At The Venetian Extends Stay

By popular demand, 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic, presented by Imagine Exhibitions at The Venetian Las Vegas®, will extend its limited engagement through January 13, 2014. This exploration of National Geographic’s most celebrated photos in a 125-year-old history has captivated visitors with its gorgeous, moving and adventurous images. This will also include new weekend hours, with the gallery opening its doors from 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Since opening in February, 50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic has taken thousands of guests to all corners of the globe, including the freezing temperatures of the arctic, the hot sands of the Kalahari Desert, underneath the Amazon River and even a foam party in Ibiza.

Tom Zaller, CEO and President of Imagine Exhibitions, said, “50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic has been extremely well-received by Las Vegas visitors and locals alike, making an extended engagement a natural next step. Las Vegas’ arts and culture scene is constantly growing, and we are proud to be a part of this exciting movement.”

Some of the gallery’s compelling displays include:

·         An in-depth look at Steve McCurry’s iconic “Afghan Girl,” accompanied by a photo of Sharbat Gula, the famous green-eyed refuge, 17 years after her famous portrait was taken.

·         Nick Nichols’ monstrous shot of a 1,600-year-old redwood tree in California – a feat accomplished by using 84 cameras to create one composite photo.

·         Wes Skiles’ heart-pounding photograph of divers exploring an undersea cave floor in the Bahamas.

·         William Albert Allard’s tear-jerking image of a Peruvian boy mourning his sheep carelessly wounded by a hit-and-run taxi driver.

The exhibition also features an enticing gift shop, where visitors can purchase posters of some of their favorite National Geographic photographs as well as books, DVDs and other unique souvenirs to remember their time at the gallery.

50 Greatest Photographs of National Geographic is open Sunday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., last ticket sold at 6 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. – 9 p.m., last ticket sold at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are as follows: general admission $18; students with a valid ID, Nevada residents, military, and seniors $15; children 12 and under enjoy free admission when accompanied by a paying adult; additional children $14. Taxes and fees not included.

From design to creation, placement to presentation, marketing and operations, Imagine has the experience and inspiration to bring the best possible exhibition to any venue. Imagine is currently producing 11 traveling exhibitions. Da Vinci – The Genius was the first of many installations to be showcased at the new Imagine Exhibitions Gallery at The Venetian® in Las Vegas. In the last year, Imagine Exhibitions has worked in cooperation with the Andy Warhol Museum, Dali Universe, Georgia Aquarium, Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, and the Mob Attraction in Las Vegas. For more information, visit www.imagineexhibitions.com or visit its Facebook page.