This exhibition will be the first American retrospective of Donald Judds work in thirty years. Due to the unprecedented archival access granted by the Judd Foundation to MoMAs curatorial team, this show presents a unique opportunity to assess Judds career anew.

Most writings to date have dwelled on Judds place within Minimalism and drawn heavily on biography as well as the artists own statements on his work. With an aim to counter the mythologizing and interpretation-heavy literature that still prevails in Judd scholarship, this book will marshal in-depth research in order to expand readers knowledge of the revolutionary nature of his working method. The essays included will delve into the specifics of Judds industrial materials, fabrication processes, exhibition histories, and activities related to design and architecture.