Welcome to the July issue of Western Art Collector! This month, we head to Wyoming, a place that captures the spirit of the American West from the moment the Grand Tetons come into view. July starts the season with celebrated events like Cheyenne Frontier Days. In our special sections and previews, we spotlight Altamira Fine Art, Gallery Wild, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole Art Auction and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce to name a few. Our State of the Art: Wyoming starts on Page 114.
The best part about Wyoming is its American spirit. Speaking of spirit, this month we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America. Turn this page to read Michael Clawson’s reflections on what Western American art means in our 250th year. Throughout this issue you will see previews, shows and features centering around artists’ two-and-a-half-century contributions to this nation. We also have a Collector Home feature which takes you inside the Arizona home of prominent Western art collector Naoma Tate. You’ll enjoy this photo-rich tour while learning about what inspired her collecting choices.
Sculpture is a major part of American art, and our Collector’s Focus: Western Sculpture will take you into that wonderful world of three-dimensional art starting on Page 130. Sculpture provides a window into both the past and present of the American West. After exploring our sculpture section, head to the American Art Collective podcast and listen to four outstanding contemporary sculptors who capture the West as powerfully today as Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell did in their time. Hear the stories of John Coleman, Bryce Pettit, LaQuincey Reed, Ed Natiya, Curt Mattson and Walter Matia.
Every month, we write with ambition and dedication creating a beacon for collectors looking for the best works and stories in this Western world. Here’s to the artists of the West who continue to preserve and celebrate its enduring spirit.
Wendie Martin and Adolfo Castillo
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