Getting cultured in Marfa
- Postcard Paradigms
- Apr 13
- 2 min read
When we started planning our West Texas trip, we knew Marfa had to be a stop on the itinerary. First learning about Marfa while volunteering as a docent at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, it's been on Beth's "list" for some time.
Marfa is home to about 2000 residents and is set in the high desert of the Trans-Pecos in far West Texas. In 1971, Minimalist artist Donald Judd moved to Marfa from New York. Judd bought two large plane hangars and some smaller buildings and began installing his art permanently. Following Judd's death in 1994, two foundations—the Chinati Foundation and Judd Foundation—have worked to maintain his legacy. Today, Marfa is a tourist destination and a major center for minimalist art.
While in Marfa, we were able to see Donald Judd’s 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, Dan Flavin’s untitled (Marfa project), Robert Irwin’s untitled (dawn to dusk), Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen’s Monument to the Last Horse, and the John Chamberlain Building, which is in downtown Marfa.
No photos were allowed inside the buildings, but we've provided links above for those interested. However, we were able to get some photos of the grounds:
We also spent that afternoon at the Marfa Distillery Co., tasting sotol for the first time.
The town of Marfa exceeded our expectations, allowing us to unwind and recharge. Plus, the food was outstanding. Here is a list of our favorite restaurants in Marfa:
We hope you enjoyed the post and encourage you to take a stop and get cultured in Marfa if you are in the vicinity.
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