Jan 15, 2025 - News
One art exhibit to go: Amon Carter's Cowboy
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An exhibit at Fort Worth's Amon Carter Museum of American Art examines what it means to be a cowboy.
Why it matters: The artworks delve deeper than the stereotypical portrayal of cowboys like the men played by John Wayne in classic American westerns.
- The exhibit features 28 creators, including Asian, Black, Indigenous and Latino artists.
The big picture: Amon Carter's permanent collection includes more than 400 pieces by artists Frederic Remington and Charles Russell. The works often portray white cowboys on horseback in conflict with Indigenous people.
- In contrast, the "Cowboy" exhibit depicts modern cowboys, many of whom are Black or Latino. For example, Houston artist Mel Chin fabricated a saddle out of barbed wire to represent the colonization and enslavement of native people.
If you go: "Cowboy" is on display through March 23. Admission is free.
- The museum is closed Mondays. It stays open until 8pm on Thursdays, which features artistic events once a month.
What's next: Five of the artists behind "Cowboy" will take part in a free lecture at the museum from 1-3:30pm Feb. 1.
- Registration is required.