Chinati Foundation
1 Cavalry Row, (432) 729-4362. Visitor center open W-Sun 9am-5pm. Guided tours $10-$25; limited access self-guided tour $5-$10. Reservations advised.
Founded in 1986 by acclaimed sculptor Donald Judd, who fell in love with the area’s light and shadows, the Chinati Foundation display space installs works on a permanent basis. It displays enormous indoor and outdoor installations. Judd’s 100 large-scale concrete boxes formed from aluminum are displayed through two stark, clean-lined, very large buildings. Six former barracks display Don Flavin’s colored fluorescent light installations. The facility encompasses 34 buildings on 340 acres of land that was formerly a military base known as Fort D.A. Russell.
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| entrance to Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas |
Founded in 1986 by acclaimed sculptor Donald Judd, who fell in love with the area’s light and shadows, the Chinati Foundation display space installs works on a permanent basis. It displays enormous indoor and outdoor installations. Judd’s 100 large-scale concrete boxes formed from aluminum are displayed through two stark, clean-lined, very large buildings. Six former barracks display Don Flavin’s colored fluorescent light installations. The facility encompasses 34 buildings on 340 acres of land that was formerly a military base known as Fort D.A. Russell.
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| gift shop at Chinati Foundation in Marfa, Texas |
Another building downtown displays John Chamberlain’s 22 sculptures formed from wrecked car pieces.
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| exterior of downtown Chinati Foundation center in Marfa, Texas |
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| exhibit of John Chamberlain pieces at downtown Chinati Foundation center in Marfa, Texas |
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Great ideas for travel adventures in the U.S.
images ©2020 Carole Terwilliger Meyers
Wow, they sure go big in Texas. It's incredible to imagine 34 buildings on 340 acres full of art and sculpture. What a fabulous attraction.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to imagine trying to fill that much space with various art installations. How long did it take you to see it all or did you just have to be happy with hitting the highlights?
ReplyDeleteI took the guided tour, which ran several hours in the morning at the main site, and continued for several more hours in the afternoon at the downtown site.
DeleteI've heard about Marfa over the years... Sounds like a quirky place to visit! I'd be interested to hear more about what you saw during your many hours of touring the sites!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, when I visited I discovered I couldn't take photos and left my purse behind with someone while I toured, then realized my notepad and pen were also in my purse! So I just enjoyed.
DeleteWhat an amazing use of space! Looks as if there’s plenty to explore at Marfa.
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