Donald Judd (June 3, 1928 - February 12, 1994) was an American born minimalist painter, but during the 50s he began to create 3d works and stopped painting. During the beginning of the 1980s, critics began to perceive Judd's work as repetitive, but not long after, he discovered enamelling, which gave his work better colour and made his work more dynamic.
Materials that Judd used include concrete, brass, copper, aluminium, plywood, granite, plexiglas and stainless steel. In the 80s he began to use "Cor-ten" steel, something which he had previously avoided because of Serra's frequent use of the material.
The majority of his work seems to be "boxes" with plenty of bright colours and crisp, clean edges.
Concrete Constructions, Built in 1980 to 1984 (Marfa, Texas)
"Too often, I believe, the meaning of a work of art is lost as a
result of a thoughtless or unsuitable placement of the work for display. The installation of my own work, for example, as well as that of others, is contemporary with its creation, and the space surrounding the work is crucial to it. Frequently as much thought has gone into the placement of a piece as into the piece itself." ~Donald Judd
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