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“Any combining, mixing, adding, diluting, exploiting, vulgarizing, or popularizing of abstract art deprives art of its essence and depraves the artist's artistic consciousness. Art is free, but it is not a free-for-all.”

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Donald Judd
Donald Judd

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. more

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Book:Complete Writings, 1975-1986
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Author:Donald Judd
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