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Free Traveling Guides » States » Texas » Greater TexasCadillac Ranch
Call it modern art or an eccentric endeavor, the Cadillac Ranch which is located in Amarillo, Texas, is definitely a one of its kind place for followers of contemporary art.
With the Texas millionaire Stanley Marsh, 3 as its patron, Cadillac Ranch has gained global acclaim on the very basis of its simple yet novel concept. Starting in 1973, in a vast marshland owned by Marsh, 10 cars of the Cadillac brand were buried nose down slightly angled and facing west. All the cars were manufactured between 1949 and 1963 and most of them were junk or used. Artists collectively called as Ant Farm were behind this unique concept.
The most interesting part of the visit is the free flowing graffiti that one can view on the car body and also the freedom to scribble one’s own thoughts. Though repainted several times, the constant influx of visitors and their additions certainly adds an artistic and original touch to the display.
Cadillac Ranch is a part of several magazines, newspaper articles, music albums, videos, and movies including the Walt Disney blockbuster – Cars. This is indeed a big compliment to an incomparable destination.
Tourists can click pictures during their visit but strictly for personal use.
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