Furniture

"• Comprehensive catalogue of the furniture designs of epochal American artist Donald Judd• Includes perspective and elevation drawings of each design commissioned by Judd Foundation as well as archival sketches by Donald Judd• Includes rich colour photography showing the designs in situ alongside material details• With texts by Judd Foundation on materials and construction alongside a seminal essay on furniture by Donald Judd" "‘The art of a chair is not its resemblance to art, but is partly its reasonableness, usefulness, and scale as a chair.’ Donald JuddThis gem-like publication introduces readers to the furniture designs of renowned artist Donald Judd. Initiated by the restoration of his home and studio at 101 Spring Street in New York, and the difficulty Judd later had in furnishing his home in Marfa, Texas, these furniture designs exemplify the directness of form and presence for which his artworks are celebrated, as well as offering an unadorned functionality. In this book they are presented through detailed technical drawings and breakdowns of materials, alongside colour photography exploring their effect in situ. As well as providing a comprehensive survey of a central aspect of Judd’s work, Donald Judd Furniture forms an eloquent mediation on functionality, form, and the possibilities of design in a world of mass-production" Donald Judd (b. 1928) remains one of the most significant artists of the twentieth century. His radical ideas and work continue to provoke and influence the fields of art, architecture, and design. He was born in Excelsior Springs, Missouri and served in the United States Army in Korea from June 1946 until November 1947. Upon his return to the United States, Judd studied philosophy and art history at Columbia University and painting at the Art Students League. From 1959 to 1965, he worked as an art critic, often writing over a dozen reviews a month. Judd was a painter until the early 1960s, when he began making work in three dimensions which changed the idea of art. Throughout his lifetime Judd advocated for the importance of art and artistic expression. He wrote extensively on the importance of land preservation, empirical knowledge, and engaged citizenship.