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Pod the Road Again: Cadillac Ranch

Welcome to "Pod the Road Again," I'm P.T.R.A., and today we're exploring the fascinating history and cultural significance of Cadillac Ranch. This iconic public art installation, created by Ant Farm in 1974, features 10 vintage Cadillacs buried nose-first in a cow pasture along Interstate 40 near Amarillo, Texas. Originally located in a wheat field, it was moved in 1997 to its current site to avoid urban expansion. The artwork, which has become a symbol of American culture and creativity, has been transformed by visitors over the years with vibrant graffiti, reflecting its role in social justice activism and its appearances in popular culture, including Pixar's "Cars" and Brooks & Dunn's "Honky Tonk Stomp" music video. Despite an arson fire in 2019, Cadillac Ranch remains a beloved and ever-changing landmark, attracting millions of visitors annually and serving as a testament to the power of public art to inspire and transform communities.


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Public art installation featuring half-buried, painted Cadillacs.

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