'Donald Judd: Writings' Launch Events in November & December

This week, the Judd Foundation and David Zwirner Books present three New York City launch events for Donald Judd: Writings, their comprehensive new collection of the artist's writings—including 1,056 pages worth of key essays and reviews, previously unpublished texts going all the way back to Judd's college years, and hundreds of never-before-seen handwritten notes. In December, the book will launch in Marfa, TX. The events, to be held at Cooper Union, The Great Hall, 101 Spring Street, 192 Books, and the Crowley Theater, are all free and open to the public. See below for updates.

SCHEDULE

Tuesday, November 15, 7pm
Cooper Union, The Great Hall
New York, NY
This event is at capacity. You can be added to the waiting list here.

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; and 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, 6pm
101 Spring Street
New York, NY
This event is at capacity. If you would like to be added to the waiting list please email press@juddfoundation.org.

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, 7pm
192 Books
New York, NY
Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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, 6pm
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.

SPREAD ABOVE: Donald Judd at 101 Spring Street, second floor, Judd Foundation, New York, 1985. Photograph by Doris Lehni Quarella © Antonio Monaci.