Immerse yourself in this colossal desert 'City' — but leave the selfie stick at home
Michael Heizer began work on his massive installation in the Nevada desert more than 50 years ago. One of the largest artworks in the world, it cost $40 million (so far) and is now open to the public.
by Chloe Veltman
Jan 01, 2023
2 minutes
Most people who visit Michael Heizer's City start out in Las Vegas, a place dominated by the blaring sounds of slot machines, air conditioning, and the Bellagio Hotel and Casino's famous fountains dancing in time to the songs of Celine Dion.
So it's quite a shock, after a three-hour drive north, to find yourself in the middle of the baking Nevada desert, surrounded by absolute silence.
For more than five decades,is one of the largest artworks in the world. It recently opened to the public.
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