Donald Judd Bücher

Der Katalog zeigt das druckgrafische Werk der beiden großen Künstler Donald Judd und Arnulf Rainer in konzentriertem Dialog. Die Intimität der Grafik bringt die künstlerischen Haltungen mit großer Klarheit zum Vorschein: Donald Judd strebt nach präziser Ausgewogenheit und sucht stets die perfekte Balance zwischen Farbe, Linie, Fläche und Form. Arnulf Rainers Schaffen hingegen ist geprägt von energisch bewegtem Strich und fließenden Farben. Beiden gemein ist die stete Suche nach neuen Wegen für ihre Kunst und ihre andauernde Auseinandersetzung mit druckgrafischen Medien. Zum ersten Mal seit dem vergriffenen Band Print and Works in Editions Donald Judds Grafiken fast vollständig publiziert.

Donald Judd's "specific objects" (as he termed them) undertook a revolutionary analysis and redefinition of sculpture, establishing him as a leading exponent of what came to be called Minimalism. Somewhat less known are Judd's numerous architectural and furniture designs, works which formally are closely related to his art objects, but which reflect his abiding interest in utility. In 1971, Judd bought an old fort near Marfa, Texas, and by systematically acquiring and transforming local property, he amassed a huge ensemble of contemporary art, with permanent installations of his own work and that of Carl Andre, John Chamberlain, Dan Flavin and others. Donald Architecture presents drawings, design sketches, ground plans and photographs of the grounds and architecture of this Minimalist desert oasis, and celebrates Judd's role as its visionary architect and stage director. This book first appeared in German in 1991, and has been thoroughly revised and expanded for this, its first English edition.

This fully illustrated catalogue was published on the occasion of the artist’s solo exhibition at the Ikon Gallery, Birmingham, England, in 2010 (which traveled to the Pinakothek der Moderne, Munich, in 2011). The exhibition features Judd’s furniture and related drawings, including chairs, beds, shelves, desks, and tables made from solid wood, metal, and ply. Amongst the works on view are a number of prototypes, including early examples the artist constructed himself, such as Bookshelves (1968) and Children’s Desk (1977), which are rarely shown outside of Judd’s adopted home of Marfa, Texas. This bilingual catalogue (English and German) also includes texts by the artist and design critic Alex Coles.

The book critiques modern composition theory by exploring expressivist, cognitivist, and social-constructivist perspectives. It highlights the epistemological emphasis in current theories while arguing for a deeper consideration of ontological foundations. Through this examination, it seeks to address the gaps in understanding how these theories shape writing practices and the implications for teaching composition.

Featuring a comprehensive array of Donald Judd's renowned and groundbreaking artworks, this collection also includes a variety of newly commissioned writings that explore his impact and philosophy. The book offers insights into Judd's artistic vision and the significance of his contributions to contemporary art, making it a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and scholars.

"Donald Judd Interviews' presents more than sixty interviews with the artist over the course of four decades, and is the first compilation of its kind. It is the companion volume to the critically acclaimed and bestselling 'Donald Judd Writings'. This collection of interviews engages a diverse range of topics, from philosophy and politics to Judd's insightful critiques of his own work and the work of others such as Mark di Suvero, Edward Hopper, Yayoi Kusama, Barnett Newman, and Jackson Pollock. The opening discussion of the volume between Judd, Dan Flavin, and Frank Stella provides the foundation for many of the succeeding conversations, focusing on the nature and material conditions of the new art developing in the 1960s. The publication also gathers a substantial body of unpublished material across a range of mediums including extensive interviews with art historians Lucy R. Lippard and Barbara Rose"--Publisher's description