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Watch: Remote, S2E2: Monuments of Dedication

In Season Two of Remote, filmmaker Badir McCleary broadens his geographic scope, exploring new areas that challenge and expand our understanding of public art. In the second episode, “Monuments of Dedication,” Badir visits several significant sites: the Rothko Chapel and Barnett Newman’s “Broken Obelisk” in Houston; John Yancey’s “Rhapsody” and Ryan Rucie’s “Trust Your Struggles” in Austin; Sally Heller’s “Scrap House” and the “Nanih Bvlbancha” installation by Louisiana Indigenous artists in New Orleans; Alison Saar’s “Swing Low (Harriet Tubman Memorial)” in Harlem; a mural of Mike Tyson by Vincent Ballentine in Brooklyn; the Freedom Monument Sculpture Park in Montgomery, Alabama; and Bob Ross’ gravesite in Gotha, Florida.

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Watch: Remote, S2E2: Monuments of Dedication

Remote, S2E2: Monuments of Dedication

Catch up on Remote: Season One here, learn more about the Remote series here, or read our interview with series creator Badir McCleary here. Featured photo: “Scrap House” by Sally Heller.

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Morgan Laurens (she/her/hers) is NOT REAL ART’s editor in chief. Morgan is an arts writer from the Midwest who enjoys saying “excuse me” when no actual pardon is needed. She specializes in grant writing and narrative-based storytelling for mission-driven artists and arts organizations. With a background in printmaking, pop culture, and classic literature, Morgan believes a girl’s best friend is the pile of books on her bedside table.

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