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Hoto (2008)

Tatsuo Miyajima shares a philosophical appreciation for life with the latest human technologies.

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In Aria on the strip is a massive art display by Tatsuo Miyajima. In his work the digit counters flash continual and repetitious cycles between the number 1 and 9, and it represents a never ending cycle of life. The lights continually change colors and the pagoda is metallic silver. His theory derives from his core concepts in Buddhism and concepts of “Keep Changing” and “Continue Forever". In Buddhism HOTO literally means “treasure pagoda”. In the story of HOTO the pagoda emerges from the ground and floats in midair with seven jewels.

 

 

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This work is available to view for free. Please do not touch or climb on the pagoda. It is is the back end of the casino, right by the exit.

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December 16, 2025

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