In his writings and public statements, Donald Judd wrestled with what it means to be an American artist

William S. Smith, Art in America, 27 February 2020, Visit external site
Donald Judd’s library in Marfa. PHOTOS JAMIE DEARING. © JUDD FOUNDATION/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK.

Donald Judd: Sadam es malo, Bush es peor, 1991, poster, 17 by 25 inches© JUDD FOUNDATION/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK.

Donald Judd: Untitled, 1991, enameled aluminum, approx. 5 by 241/2 by 51/2 feet. COURTESY MUSEUM OF MODERN ART, NEW YORK. © JUDD FOUNDATION/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK.

Donald Judd: Untitled, 1970, purple lacquer on aluminum and cadmium red light enamel on cold-rolled steel, 8 1/4 by 161 by 8 inches. COURTESY KUNSTMUSEUM BASEL. © JUDD FOUNDATION/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK.

Donald Judd: Untitled, 1969, clear anodized aluminum and blue plexiglass, four part, 48 by 60 by 60 inches each. COURTESY SAINT LOUIS ART MUSEUM. © JUDD FOUNDATION/ARTISTS RIGHTS SOCIETY (ARS), NEW YORK.