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Whitney Western Art Museum

A blog about the collections, exhibits, and goings-on of the Whitney Western Art Museum.

David P. Bradley (Minnesota Chippewa, b. 1954). "Tonto's Dream," 2013. Acrylic on canvas. Gift of The Alexander Bodini Foundation, in memory of Alexander Bodini. 8.13
January 9, 2025

With humor, artist looks at the commercialization of Native American cultures

Artist looks at the commercialization of Native American cultures with humor A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaJanuary 9, 2025 A…

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December 6, 2024

Center of the West Acquires Iconic Sculpture by Deborah Butterfield

Major New Work on Display at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming The Whitney Western Art Museum at the Buffalo Bill…

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W.H.D. Koerner (1878 – 1938). "'We Been Missing You Something Frightful,' He Said," 1925. Oil on canvas. Gift in memory of Margaret Elizabeth Stewart MacFarland. 9.84
October 17, 2024

Western illustrator featured women when that was out of the ordinary

Western illustrator featured women when that was out of the ordinary A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaOctober 17, 2024 A…

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Andy Warhol, "General Custer" in Whitney Western Art Museum
May 17, 2024

Andy Warhol serigraph portrait of General Custer acquired

The Buffalo Bill Center of the West is thrilled to announce a significant addition to its esteemed collection: a one-of-a-kind Andy Warhol…

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Rosa Bonheur (1822 – 1899). "Rocky Bear and Red Shirt," 1890. Oil on board. Partial Bequest of Vernon R. Drwenski and Museum Purchase. 8.04.6
April 11, 2024

French artist was inspired by the performers in the Wild West show

French artist was inspired by the performers in the Wild West show A Museum Minute By Olivia WeitzWyoming Public MediaApril 11, 2024…

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November 16, 2023

“There wasn’t any make-believe or made-up stuff:” the Western Work of James Bama

Don Schmalz was riding up Trout Creek. The year was 1973. The wind was coming straight out of the north and it…

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