Stop sneering at Nevada: we've got Michael Heizer. For almost five decades, the internationally renowned Land Artist has etched, dug, plowed and excavated the state.

For Christo and Jeanne-Claude, art and magic are interchangeable.

Armed with thirst-quenching libations, we navigate the natural path through the barbed bushes and spiky yuccas. A sign warns of the possible presence of venomous snakes and I hope we are all making enough noise to ensure any lurking reptiles keep their distance.

Ugo Rondinone's "Seven Magic Mountains" is the new best way to get over your Vegas hangover.