🌵 “Cadillactus” is a public sculpture created by Swiss-American artist Roger Reutimann, located in Palm Springs, California. Standing approximately 16 feet tall, the artwork is shaped like a desert cactus but made using visual elements inspired by the iconic 1959 Cadillac, especially its bold tailfins and bullet-shaped taillights. The sculpture uses steel, fiberglass, and automotive-grade paint, with Cadillac-style taillights that light up at night, transforming the cactus into a glowing symbol of mid-century car culture and desert modernism. Commissioned as part of the Pillars of Palm Springs initiative, Cadillactus represents the civic value of “Creativity.” It’s positioned at a major entry point into the city, serving as a bold welcome to visitors coming from the airport. Reutimann’s work blends the spirit of classic American automotive design with the resilient, organic form of a cactus, capturing the unique identity of Palm Springs. The sculpture gained international recogn...