The Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas, is one of the great pilgrimage sites in the contemporary art world. Founder and artist, Donald Judd, conceived it as a place to integrate art, architecture and nature.

It began with permanent large-scale installations of his own work as well as work by Dan Flavin and John Chamberlain. By Judd’s invitation, it grew to include other artists such as Ilya Kabakov and John Wesley. Each artist’s work is installed in separate buildings or rooms, maximizing their individual vision and aesthetic.

Temporary exhibitions by artists who were meaningful to Judd add to the elaborate presentations.  On my recent visit, Hiroshi Sugimoto had a sublime installation which coincides with his concurrent show in New York at Pace Gallery.  There was also a tightly curated show of sculpture by Jean Arp. To read more by Dorothy Goldeen, click here.

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