Kingman, Arizona
Kingman, Arizona
Signed Print
Bob Dylan
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89 x 71cm, Edition of 295, Giclée print
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Documenting one of America's most legendary highway destinations, Bob Dylan's 2017 Kingman, Arizona, a signed giclée print from an edition of 295, captures the town's characteristic motel signage and roadside architecture along Historic Route 66. Part of The Beaten Path series, the work celebrates Kingman's status as “the Heart of Historic Route 66” and its role as a cultural symbol of American freedom and mobility.
Kingman, Arizona depicts a town at the centre of American travel culture, sitting at the intersection of Historic Route 66, Interstate 40, US Route 93, and Arizona Highway 68. The original 1926 Route 66 alignment ran southwest from Kingman through Cool Springs to Oatman, representing one of the most challenging and scenic portions of the original highway before being rerouted through Yucca in 1952. Dylan's artwork connects to Kingman's ongoing commitment to preserving Route 66 heritage, evident in attractions like the Historic Route 66 Museum, the Kingman Railroad Museum, and the Route 66 Drive Thru Shield dedicated in 2021.
The work's composition, focusing on the town's distinctive “MOTEL” and “ROUTE 66” signage against the expansive Arizona sky, captures both the physical reality of southwestern roadside architecture and the romantic mythology of the open road. Dylan's watercolour technique, with its characteristic loose brushwork and vibrant yet slightly blurred edges, evokes the sense of movement, journey, and rose-tinted nostalgia that defines The Beaten Path series, while the annual Kingman Route 66 Fest, drawing thousands of attendees, demonstrates the enduring cultural resonance that Dylan's artwork captures.
American icon, Bob Dylan, has successfully established himself as a visual artist alongside his highly decorated musical career. Having formed a distinctive visual style, Dylan's art often mirrors the poetic and introspective nature of his music, reflecting his profound observations and reflections on the human experience. Drawing on every day experiences and objects, the artist's works are characterised by bold lines and washes of vibrant colour. Dylan's visual art has been featured in exhibitions around the world, allowing audiences to experience another facet of his creative genius and demonstrating the depth of his artistic versatility and creative expression.