We stopped by this “pop architectural land art” on our way to Big Bend National Park from El Paso, Texas. It’s hard to miss as it’s basically the only thing on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.
History
It was completed in 2005 in a collaborative effort among artists, contractors, architects, and representatives. The building is filled with shoes and purses from the 2005 Prada collection. You can read about the specifics below.
Most people are aware of Prada Marfa because Beyonce came to visit back in 2012 while she was on a road trip with her sister. She famously jumped in front of the art piece and now it’s a thing. I tried to mimic the jump and totally nailed it! Haha!!!!!!
Location
Make no mistake, Prada Marfa is not in Marfa. It’s actually in Valentine, Texas. If you’re in Marfa, head northwest on highway 90 for about 30 minutes and you’ll see it on the side of the road. It’s hard to miss.
Locks
Don’t forget to bring a lock with you when you come. You can contribute to this amazing art piece and add of a little bit of yourself. There are a variety of locks on the fence around the art piece so be creative and bring something unique.
Consider the Wonders is not affiliated with Prada Marfa, Studio Elmgreen & Dragset, Marfa Texas, Valentine Texas, Art Production Fund, Marfa Ballroom, Ron Rael, Virginia San Fratello, Joerg Boettger, The Maxwell Company, Smokey Hall and Manny Perez.
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