Reframing the West
August 1 to 31
Reframing the West explores the evolving narrative of the American West through the work of historically significant and contemporary artists. Spanning a range of media and perspectives, the exhibition examines how the imagery of the West has been documented, interpreted, and reimagined across generations. At its foundation are vintage photographs from Edward Curtis’s landmark 30-year project, The North American Indian (1898–1928), offering a powerful visual record of Native American life at the turn of the 20th century.
In dialogue with this legacy are iconic prints from Andy Warhol’s Cowboys and Indians series (1986), which reframe Western imagery through the lens of Pop Art, challenging familiar cultural symbols and narratives. Contemporary photographic works by David Yarrow bring cinematic scale and theatrical intensity to the exhibition. Through immersive compositions and dramatic storytelling, Yarrow creates visually striking interpretations of the modern West.
The exhibition also features works by Rudi Broschofsky and Theodore Villa, whose bold contemporary approaches blend elements of Pop Art, abstraction, and Western imagery, offering fresh perspectives on the region’s enduring themes. Rounding out the exhibition are recent acquisitions by Russell Chatham, whose atmospheric landscapes capture the emotional essence of the West through light, mood, and a profound sense of place.
Additional works by gallery artists will also be on display, including Bill Barrett, Duke Beardsley, Joan Mitchell, Ken Peloke, Billy Schenck, Kollabs, and more.
Image credits:
Sitting Bull
by Andy Warhol
original screen print
36” x 36”
4 Hoops for 4 Dreams
by Theodore Villa
watercolor
40” x 60”
Untamed
by Rudi Broschofsky
spray paint on panel
60” x 48”
Moths to a Flame
by David Yarrow
pigment print photograph
49” x 91” (standard) 61” x 118” (large)
Broschofsky Galleries
360 East Avenue | Ketchum
208.726.4950
www.brogallery.com
