📍Marfa, TX

The podcast explores the evolving identity of Marfa, Texas, from a dying town to an art haven, and now a site of gentrification. It examines how minimalist artist Donald Judd's arrival transformed Marfa into an art destination, contrasting this with the more recent development spearheaded by Tim Crowley, whose hotel symbolizes the town's shift towards tourism and economic growth. The episode highlights tensions between long-time residents and newcomers, focusing on rising costs and housing shortages that threaten the town's original character. The failure of a proposed large music festival underscores the community's concerns about over-development. The podcast also features Ty Mitchell, a local bar owner, who reflects on the town's unique blend of cultures and the challenges of maintaining community amidst change.