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Donald Judd was an American artist renowned for his contributions to the minimalist movement in the second half of the 20th century. His work primarily focused on sculpture and installation art, emphasizing the importance of form, space, and materials.

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Famous Donald Judd Quotes

“You’re getting rid of the things that people used to think were essential to art. But that reduction is only incidental. I object to the whole reduction idea…if my work is reductionist it’s because it doesn’t have the elements that people thought should be there. But it has other elements I like.”

People Ifs Thinking Should Art Ideas Whole Used Objects Essentials Elements Reduction

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“It takes a great deal of time and thought to install work carefully. This should not always be thrown away. Most art is fragile and some should be placed and never moved again.”

Should Art Deals Art Is Moved Thrown Fragile

Book:Complete Writings, 1975-1986

Source: Complete Writings, 1975-1986

“Most art is fragile and some should be placed and never moved away.”

Should Art Art Is Moved Fragile

Book:Complete Writings, 1975-1986

Source: Complete Writings, 1975-1986

About the Author

Born: June 3, 1928
Died: February 12, 1994
Known for: Artist
Quotes: 25

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Complete Writings, 1975-1986Related source material

Complete Writings 1959-1975: Gallery Reviews, Book Reviews, Articles, Letters to the Editor, Reports, Statements, ComplaintsRelated source material

Donald Judd: 1955-1968Related source material

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