After 50 Years, Michael Heizer’s ‘City’ Opens in Nevada Desert

Photo caption: A section of the megasculpture called Complex One © Michael Heizer / Courtesy of the Triple Aught Foundation / Photo by Mary Converse. Article by Ella Feldman. Smithsonian Magazine – August 24, 2022.

In the middle of the desert, a few hours north of Las Vegas, lies City. The site in question—with its smooth dirt mounds and massive concrete structures—is not a real city; it is the name of American artist Michael Heizer’s megasculpture. Next month, after 50 years and $40 million, City will finally open to the public. […]

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Please Note: Per the Triple Aught Foundation website, visitation to the “City” for 2022 has officially closed. The Triple Aught Foundation will begin to accept reservations for the 2023 season on January 2, 2023.

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After More Than 50 Years, Reclusive Artist Michael Heizer Is Finally Ready to Unveil ‘City,’ His Life’s Work. Here’s What It Looks Like – Artnet