Donald Judd was a seminal figure in 20th-century American art, widely recognized as one of the leading voices in the development of Minimalism. Born in Missouri in 1928, Judd originally trained as a painter and art critic before turning his focus to sculpture in the early 1960s. Dissatisfied with the illusionism of traditional painting, he began creating three-dimensional works that rejected symbolism, narrative, and personal expression. Instead, Judd emphasized clarity, material, and spatial presence—producing what he termed “specific objects,” artworks that exist purely as physical forms rather than representations of something else. Judd’s work is characterized by its precise geometry, clean lines, and industrial materials such as aluminum, plexiglass, steel, and plywood. These objects are often arranged in series or stacks, highlighting repetition and the importance of spatial relationships. His interest in form and volume led to a groundbreaking approach to sculpture that blurred the lines between art, design, and architecture. Judd rejected the pedestal or frame—traditional supports that separate artwork from its environment—instead favoring direct interaction between the object, the viewer, and the surrounding space. His work was not just about the object itself, but also about how it inhabited and activated the space around it. Later in his career, Judd moved to Marfa, Texas, where he began realizing large-scale, permanent installations that embodied his vision for the integration of art, architecture, and landscape. The Chinati Foundation, established by Judd, continues to preserve these installations and reflects his belief that art should be experienced in a complete and considered environment. Judd's legacy lies not only in his own works but in the lasting influence he had on contemporary art, design, and architectural thinking—an influence grounded in a radical simplicity that redefined the possibilities of form.