Perhaps no other figure in American popular imagination conjures the respect, mystery, and adoration of the cowboy. Cowboy is a unique exhibition and accompanying catalogue that delves deeply into the multifaceted persona of this iconic figure from the early twentieth century to today. The book offers a new vision for the long-standing pop icon, exploring the cowboy through diverse perspectives and lived experiences. Director and co-curator Nora Burnett Abrams reexamines the cowboy through historical lenses, dismantling the myths and mystique surrounding this legendary character.