Donald Judd Writings, co-published by Judd Foundation and David Zwirner Books, is the most comprehensive collection of the artist’s writings assembled to date. Available in November 2016, this timely publication includes Judd’s best-known essays, as well as little-known texts previously published in limited editions. Moreover, this new collection includes unpublished college essays and hundreds of never-before-seen notes, a critical but unknown part of Judd’s writing practice.
This fall, Judd Foundation and David Zwirner Books will present public programming in New York and Marfa, Texas to coincide with the release of this new publication. All events are free and open to the public.
Tuesday, November 15
7:00pm
Cooper Union, The Great Hall
New York, NY
The panel will examine Donald Judd’s relationship to the written word over the four decades contained in the new publication. The panel will include: Flavin Judd, Curator and Co-President of Judd Foundation, co-editor of Donald Judd Writings, and son of Donald Judd; Roberta Smith, Co-Chief Art Critic of The New York Times; Ann Temkin, Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Chief Curator of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art. Moderated by Michael Govan, CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director of The Los Angeles County Museum of Art.
Wednesday, November 16
6:00pm
101 Spring Street
New York, NY
The conversation will explore Donald Judd’s writings on ethics and philosophy in relation to his art practice, as well as his values, beliefs, and actions as an active citizen. Flavin Judd in conversation with Phong Bui, Co-Founder, Editor-in-Chief, and Publisher of The Brooklyn Rail. Moderated by Caitlin Murray, Director of Marfa Programs at Judd Foundation and co-editor of Donald Judd Writings.
Thursday, November 17
7:00pm
192 Books
New York, NY
The conversation will explore Donald Judd’s writing as a process and primary part of his daily life and artistic practice. Rainer Judd, Co-President of Judd Foundation and daughter of Donald Judd, in conversation with Ellie Meyer, Catalogue Raisonné Research Manager at Judd Foundation and former studio assistant to Judd. A reading of selections from Donald Judd Writings will initiate a discussion on the thematics visited by Judd throughout the text including environment, space, history, and time.
Saturday, December 10
6:00pm
Crowley Theater
Marfa, TX
The lecture, led by Dr. Frances Colpitt, Deedie Potter Rose Chair of Art History, Texas Christian University, will examine aspects of Donald Judd’s practice as an artist and writer