In ‘Remote: Season Two,’ filmmaker Badir McCleary highlights the ‘living dialogue between artists, cities, and communities’ that public art provokes.
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REMOTE
Video Series
Exploring Public Art with badir mccleary
"REMOTE" is a video series by filmmaker Badir McCleary that enters the world of public art, revealing the vibrant and often unseen artistry that exists in our everyday environments. The series was created in partnership with NOT REAL ART, and is exclusively available here on the on NOT REAL ART website.
McCleary captures the essence of public installations, from the awe-inspiring Desert X exhibits of Coachella Valley to the storied murals of Philadelphia. Each episode explores the relationship between art and its locale, spotlighting how these works reflect and influence community identity and culture. The series invites viewers to journey alongside as it uncovers the narratives and impacts of art outside traditional gallery walls.
Tune in to "REMOTE" for an enlightening exploration of the stories behind public art and the ways they weave into the fabric of our cities and natural landscapes.
Filmmaker Badir McCleary
SEASON TWO
Season Two expands internationally beyond the U.S. locations featured in Season One. Filmmaker Badir McCleary documents six environments: art parks, monuments, street art, remote installations, historically-referenced works, and technology-integrated projects.
Each episode combines footage with artist and community interviews to show how public art functions in different geographic and social contexts. See how public art shapes communities through direct artist interviews and on-location footage.
Season Two Episodes
Interviews and Features
SEASON ONE
Season One shows how public art functions in American communities through six case studies. Filmmaker Badir McCleary examines how installations interact with their physical environments, how historical context shapes artistic meaning, and how community members respond to works in their neighborhoods.
Each episode demonstrates the practical processes behind creating public art and documents the ongoing relationships between artworks, artists, and local populations.
SEASON1 — Episodes
Featured Episode
‘Remote,’ Ep. 1: Badir McCleary Captures the Sublime Beauty of Desert X
In partnership with NOT REAL ART, L.A. filmmaker Badir McCleary premieres ‘Desert X,’ the first in a six-part video series on the power of public art.
Season One Interviews and Features
What role does public art play in our communities? And how has it changed across human ...
Remote, Badir McCleary’s video series on public art, opens with an ambitious statement from the L.A.-based ...
Some people are problem-solvers by nature. With 15 years of experience in the tech industry and ...
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Filmmaker Badir McCleary
Badir McCleary is an artist and digital strategist who has woven a tapestry of art and technology into a career that spans continents and cultures.
His firm, ArtAboveReality, represents the pinnacle of art curation and consulting, marrying contemporary art with cutting-edge digital strategies. As a seasoned professional in the art world, Badir brings a wealth of knowledge in modern art, complemented by his expertise in internet computing and digital trends.
Through his work, Badir has become a conduit for artists and art enthusiasts alike, navigating the complex landscape of today's art community with vision and virtuosity.
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