Donald Judd
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"Design has to work. Art does not."
Donald Judd, an influential American artist, was born on June 3, 1928, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, USA. Raised in a family with an appreciation for craftsmanship, Judd developed an early interest in art. He attended the Art Students League of New York in 1948, where he studied painting before pursuing a degree in philosophy at Columbia University. His studies in philosophy would later inform his artistic endeavors, particularly his interest in the nature of perception and space.In the 1960s, Judd emerged as a leading figure in the Minimalist art movement, alongside artists like Carl Andre, Dan Flavin, and Sol LeWitt. Rejecting the subjective expressionism of Abstract Expressionism, Judd and his contemporaries focused on the fundamental properties of art, emphasizing geometric forms, industrial materials, and spatial relationships.Judd's artistic practice spanned various mediums, including painting, sculpture, and architecture. He became best known for his three-dimensional works, characterized by their clean lines, simple shapes, and use of industrial materials such as steel, aluminum, and Plexiglas. His sculptures, often consisting of repeated geometric forms arranged in precise configurations, challenged traditional notions of sculpture and space.Throughout his career, Judd sought to create art that existed in harmony with its environment, leading him to explore site-specific installations and the integration of art and architecture. His ideas and writings, including his seminal essay "Specific Objects" (1965), have had a profound impact on subsequent generations of artists and theorists, influencing movements such as Minimalism, Conceptual Art, and Environmental Art.In the latter part of his career, Judd focused increasingly on large-scale architectural projects, such as the creation of permanent installations in Marfa, Texas, where he established the Chinati Foundation. This institution, founded in 1986, preserves and exhibits Judd's work alongside that of other contemporary artists. Donald Judd passed away on February 12, 1994, in New York City, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and experimentation in contemporary art. His work continues to be celebrated and studied worldwide for its groundbreaking exploration of space, materiality, and perception. -
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- Donald Judd, Untitled, 1961-1978%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDonald%20Judd%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EUntitled%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E1961-1978%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Donald Judd, Untitled, 1962-1979%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDonald%20Judd%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EUntitled%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E1962-1979%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Donald Judd, Untitled, 1993-94%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDonald%20Judd%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EUntitled%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E1993-94%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Donald Judd, Untitled (11-R), 1961-63/1969%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDonald%20Judd%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EUntitled%20%2811-R%29%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E1961-63/1969%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Donald Judd, Untitled (Print "G"), 1961-1978%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDonald%20Judd%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EUntitled%20%28Print%20%22G%22%29%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E1961-1978%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Donald Judd, Untitled No. 15, 1978%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDonald%20Judd%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EUntitled%20No.%2015%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E1978%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
- Donald Judd, Untitled; two prints (Schellmann 263-264), 1992-93%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist%22%3EDonald%20Judd%3Cspan%20class%3D%22artist_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title%22%3EUntitled%3B%20two%20prints%20%28Schellmann%20263-264%29%3Cspan%20class%3D%22title_comma%22%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22comma%22%3E%2C%20%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan%20class%3D%22year%22%3E1992-93%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E
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Donald Judd was an influential American artist and a key figure in the Minimalist movement, renowned for his exploration of form, space, and material. His works are characterized by their geometric precision, often utilizing simple, industrial materials like metal, plywood, and Plexiglas to create clean, linear sculptures and installations. Judd's art focuses on the purity of form and the relationship between the object and its environment, emphasizing clarity and the absence of personal expression. His commitment to these principles transformed contemporary sculpture, challenging traditional ideas about art and its function. Collectors of Donald Judd’s works through Guy Hepner are drawn to his minimalist aesthetic and the meticulous craftsmanship of his pieces, which convey a sense of order and contemplation. Each work exemplifies Judd's innovative approach to art-making, offering a timeless study of space, structure, and simplicity. Guy Hepner is pleased to provide collectors with the opportunity to buy and sell Donald Judd’s iconic works, which remain vital to the understanding and appreciation of Minimalist art.
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