Whitney Western Art Museum
A blog about the collections, exhibits, and goings-on of the Whitney Western Art Museum.
Sculpture Guide: Royal Challenge
Royal Challenge By T.D. Kelsey1991 Location: South side of the building, toward the back Sculptor T.D. Kelsey captures the tension of head-to-head…
Sculpture Guide: Washakie—Chief of the Shoshone
Washakie—Chief of the Shoshone By R.V. GreevesModeled 1999, cast 2000 Location: Powwow Garden, southeast corner of the property Eastern Shoshone leader Chief…
Sculpture Guide: Dimming Trails of Other Days
Sculpture Guide: Dimming Trails of Other Days By Michael Coleman2004 Location: Cashman Greever Garden In this sculpture, artist Michael Coleman portrays a…
Sculpture Guide: Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs By T.D. Kelsey1995 Location: Front of building, toward street T.D. Kelsey relies on observation and first-hand experience for accuracy…
Sculpture Guide: Bird Woman (Sacagawea)
Bird Woman (Sacagawea) By R.V. GreevesModeled 2001, cast 2005 Location: Powwow Garden, southeast corner of the property Translated from the Native Hidatsa language,…
Sculpture Guide: Change of Seasons
Change of Seasons By T.D. KelseyModeled 1994, cast 1995 Location: Braun Garden Artist T.D. Kelsey sculpted bison shedding their winter coats, getting…