Japanese artist unveils ‘circle of life’ sculpture at CityCenter — VIDEO
Tatsuo Miyajima, one of Japan’s most influential artists over the past two decades, is debuting his work “HOTO” (2008) in the United States for the first time at The Shops at Crystals. (Rachel Aston/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Artist Tatsuo Miyajima stands by his work of art, "HOTO" at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shaped tower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
A mannequin is reflected in "HOTO," a newly installed piece of art at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shaped tower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Artist Tatsuo Miyajima stands by his work of art, "HOTO" at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Artist Tatsuo Miyajima stands by his work of art, "HOTO" at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Artist Tatsuo Miyajima stands by his work of art, "HOTO" at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
"HOTO," a newly installed piece of art is seen at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shaped tower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Tourists admire "HOTO," a newly installed piece of art at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shaped tower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
"HOTO," a newly installed piece of art is seen at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shaped tower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
A tourist photographs "HOTO," a newly installed piece of art at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shaped tower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Artist Tatsuo Miyajima stands by his work of art, "HOTO" at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
A tourist photographs "HOTO," a newly installed piece of art at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shaped tower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Artist Tatsuo Miyajima stands by his work of art, "HOTO" at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
Store advertisement is seen juxtaposed with "HOTO," a newly installed piece of art at The Shops at Crystals at CityCenter on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. The mirrored pagoda-shapedtower, created in 2008, measures 18 feet high and more than 6 feet around and is inlaid with nearly 4,000 colored LED numerical displays in various sizes. David Becker/Las Vegas Review-Journal
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NEWS----Vistors walk through Crystals at CityCenter Friday December 4, 2009.
Tatsuo Miyajima, one of Japan’s most influential artists over the past two decades, debuted his work “HOTO," meaning treasure, (2008) in the United States for the first time at The Shops at Crystals in CityCenter.
The piece previously has been on display only in Japan and China and is meant to respresent the circle of life in color and numbers.
Check out the video above.
