Another Weird, wonderful, experimental, strange place for JoAnn Ryan’s “Strange Brew” theme for May.
As my husband and I made our way from Chicago to the Grand Canyon via Route 66 (mostly), one of the stops on our list was Cadillac Ranch. You almost HAVE to stop since it’s visible from the highway.
Cadillac Ranch is one of those tourist places you always hear about and see photos of. In my opinion, it’s overhyped. Maybe I had higher expectations.
In 1974, Cadillac Ranch began as an art installation created by three artists from the Ant Farm art group. You can read more about it and their other work here:
I remember passing it on the highway, sitting in a 24-hours bus-ride on my way to Albuquerque, it was just hours before midnight and turning 21. I knew of course about Cadillac Ranch; The River had been my favorite album since it was released six…
But, as with so many things in our society, it’s become an Instagram moment.
ugh...
I can imagine some artists being discouraged when their own pieces become a fad like this. Something you HAVE TO be a part of in order to exist properly.
