Donald Judd Art
American, 1928-1994
Many consider Donald Judd one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Three decades after death, his ideas still hold a strong influence in the fields of architecture, interior design, criticism and art.
Judd was the voice of minimalism, rejecting through his art expressions of metaphysical and metaphorical symbolism. He sought to convey the literal, physical characteristics of each project he worked on. Judd's fascination with hard-edged imagery — especially squares and boxes — is prevalent through many of his sculptures, prints and paintings, and perfectly expresses his pragmatic artistic vision.
Even though he was a minimalist in practice, Judd appreciated various forms and styles of art, with a special fondness for Abstract Expressionism. He spent many years writing as an art critic and spoke extensively on behalf of artist culture.
Born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, Judd joined the U.S. Army in 1946 and served in Korea until 1947. After returning home, he attended Columbia University, where he studied art history and philosophy while concurrently painting at the Art Students League.
Judd continued to paint until the early 1960s, when he abandoned the practice entirely in favor of sculpture. He found painting to be too illusionary and preferred the tactility of working in three dimensions.
As a strong proponent for art permanency, Judd purchased and refurbished many properties in Manhattan from the 1970s to the 1990s — primarily for the purpose of providing space to permanently hold and display his work and that of his colleagues. He obtained buildings throughout the downtown Cast Iron District. Other artists with the means to do so followed suit and helped develop the area, which is now known as SoHo — world-famous for cultivating artistic culture. Judd headed other political actions aimed at fostering artistic community and maintaining a healthy environment throughout New York City, especially in Manhattan.
In 1981, Judd moved with his wife, Julie Finch, to Marfa, Texas, where they established the Chinati Foundation. The 340-acre foundation site holds many of his own permanent installations and those of a number of his contemporaries, including American artists Dan Flavin, Carl Andre and John Wesley, as well as Russian artist Ilya Kabakov and many others.
Judd died from lymphoma in 1994, but a magnificent body of his work remains for all to relish for generations to come.
On 1stDibs, find a selection of Donald Judd abstract prints, interior prints and sculptures.
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Artist: Donald Judd
Donald Judd 'Unititled, 1978-79' Signed, Limited Edition Aquatint Print
By Donald Judd
Located in San Rafael, CA
Donald Judd (American 1928-1994)
Untitled, 1978-79.
Aquatint on etching paper
Signed and numbered 8/175 in pencil (there were also 15 artist's proofs)
Published by the artist, with t...
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1970s Minimalist Donald Judd Art
Materials
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Untitled #77, from an untitled portfolio of six works (Schellmann 82)
By Donald Judd
Located in New York, NY
Donald Judd
Untitled #82, 1974
Etching on German etching paper with deckled edges
Hand signed and numbered 7/35 by the artist on the front
Catalogue Raisonne Ref: Schellmann & Jitta,...
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1970s Minimalist Donald Judd Art
Materials
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Armchair 47/48 American Minimalist Judd Chair Turquoise blue painted aluminum
By Donald Judd
Located in Zug, CH
DONALD JUDD (1928-1994)
Armchair 47/48
2017
Painted aluminium, Turquoise blue, RAL 5018
75 x 50 x 50 cm
29.53 x 19.69 x 19.69 inches
Signed, inscribed, dated and numbered "Donald Jud...
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By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Signed in pencil and inscribed. An arist's proof aside from the edition of approximately 20.
Printed on cartridge paper by the artist's father, Roy C. Judd.
Published by the artist.
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1960s Donald Judd Art
Materials
Woodcut
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Donald Judd first entered the art world publicly as a critic and while writing, he moved away from abstract painting into linear sculptures. His very linear approach helped him become a pioneer of the mid-20th-century Minimalism. He embraced three-dimensional work while simultaneously disavowing the term Minimalist. Shop a selection of Donald Judd pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
- What inspired Donald Judd?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Donald Judd was inspired by manufacturing and industry. He was primarily interested in working with industrial materials, and the geometric structures that his fabricators made — he called them “stacks” and “progressions.” They were intended to be installed on the floor, hung from the ceiling or attached to the wall. His choice to remove the “handmade” part of his work was deliberate, as were the materials and the forms with which he worked. This spoke to Judd’s examination of space as well as the use of space, and the room-sized installations that followed for the artist in the years to come were grounded in the same ideas. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Donald Judd art and furniture.