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Living Legends II, with a Special Tribute to Bob Kuhn

December 14, 2019 - August 30, 2020
Robert Kuhn Closing the Distance_Living Legends II

Living Legends is dedicated to recognizing the strong tradition of contemporary wildlife art that continues to thrive today. Artists like Robert Bateman, Ken Carlson, Sandy Scott, and Ken Bunn, among others, have been key players in the history of this Museum, and in what many people think of when they think about wildlife art.

Since the Museum opened in 1987, the work of living artists has been an essential part of the collection. Living Legends is a revolving series of installations with new artwork presented each year honoring the work of these artists who have meant so much to us. Traditional works will be complemented with contemporary pieces, and older artists alongside younger up-and-comers… all part of the ever-evolving permanent collection of the National Museum of Wildlife Art.

This year, in honor of the 100th anniversary of Bob Kuhn’s birth, the exhibition includes a special selection of three paintings by Kuhn that have never before been exhibited at the Museum. Kuhn was a mentor to many living artists, and the world of wildlife art would not be what it is today without his enormous contributions to the field.

Robert Kuhn Closing the Distance_Living Legends II
Robert F. Kuhn (American, 1920 -2007), Closing the Distance, n.d. Acrylic on masonite. 24 x 48 inches. On loan from Joffa and Bill Kerr, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Robert F. Kuhn.
Kuhn Numero Uno
Robert F. Kuhn (American, 1920 - 2007), Numero Uno, n.d. Acrylic on masonite. 24 x 36 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Robert F. Kuhn.
Kuhn The Heat of the DayKuhn The Heat of the Day_EW
Robert F. Kuhn (American, 1920-2007), The Heat of the Day, 1989. Acrylic on board. 24 x 36 inches. Purchased with additional funding generously provided by the RSGBK Foundation, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Estate of Robert F. Kuhn.
198835 Carlson Wolf
Ken Carlson (American, b. 1937), Wolf, 1988. Oil on board. 23 x 35 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Ken Carlson.
Kent Ullberg (Swedish, b. 1945), "Journey’s End," 1993. Bronze. 41 ½ x 32 x 31 inches. Generously sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Mogan, III, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Kent Ullberg.
2006038 Kingswood in the evening
Ron Kingswood (Canadian, b. 1959), In the Evening, 2002. Oil on canvas. 78 x 78 inches. Gift of the Artist, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © Ron Kingswood.
2011001 Shinabarger Clash of Thunder
Tim Shinabarger (American, b. 1966), A Clash of Thunder, 2010. Bronze. 32 × 38 × 9 1/2 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. ©Tim Shinabarger.
James Morgan (American, b. 1947), Abandoned Orchard, 2009. Oil on canvas. 30 x 20 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © James Morgan.
James Morgan (American, b. 1947), Abandoned Orchard, 2009. Oil on canvas. 30 x 20 inches. JKM Collection®, National Museum of Wildlife Art. © James Morgan.
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Transformations: Wildlife in Inuit Art and Culture

Through May 5, 2024

Through cultural stories, Transformations seeks to explore Inuit history, values, and beliefs. The exhibit is comprised of works from the permanent collection and items on loan from private collections. The hope, as it is with all exhibits, is that visitors take away a deeper appreciation of the artwork and perhaps are introduced to something that they did not know before. Most importantly, we want to bring attention to the fact that today Inuit artists are producing powerful artworks that reference histories and that, at the same time, confront contemporary issues such as conservation and environmental concerns.

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State of the Art: Student Art Show in Honor of Marion Buchenroth

Through May 5, 2024

This youth art exhibit is an annual collaboration between the National Museum of Wildlife Art and art educators from Teton County schools.

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