As one of the icons of modern art and pioneers of Minimalism, Donald Judd (1928-1994) has made an indelible mark in the realm of modern art, design and architecture, and as prolific as he was, his creations could easily fill a series of exhibitions. Interestingly, the Museum of Modern Art in New York City currently hosts the first stateside retrospective of the iconic American artist in thirty years. Simply entitled Judd, the exhibition explores the remarkable vision of an artist who revolutionised the history of sculpture, highlighting the full scope of Judd’s career through 70 works in sculpture, painting, drawing, and prints, from public and private collections in the U.S. and abroad. Judd will be the first full-scale introduction to the artist’s career for many viewers, including a generation born since his last American retrospective in 1988. It will be organised in chronological order to demonstrate an artistic vision that developed in both methodical and utterly unpredictable ways. Mind you, Judd’s activity extended far beyond the realm of making works of art. He was an art critic and essayist as well, and deeply committed to democratic and environmental causes, and active in the fields of architecture and design. A reading room outside the exhibition entrance will feature Judd-designed furniture. Visitors will be invited to use the furniture and browse the exhibition catalogue, several key books on Judd’s work, and the artist’s own writings (on through Jul 11).
Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street (Midtown)
New York, NY 10019
Telephone: +1 212 7089400
Daily 10.30-5.30
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