Remington's Bronco Buster: From Art Icon to Pop Icon June 27, 2010

This exhibition focuses on Frederic Remington's bronze sculpture, 'The Bronco Buster', from the museum's permanent collection. One of Remington's most famous works, it solidified his reputation as the quintessential artist of the American West, leaving a lasting impression on subsequent generations of artists who depicted the landscape. Remington's 'Bronco Buster' traces the image of the bronco buster -- from a symbol for the taming of new frontiers to its place in popular culture.