Nov 2–7, 2017
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Experience the plains of Texas through the eyes of America’s greatest artists.
Discover the secret vibrancy of Marfa, the artistic community built by Donald Judd and his minimalist contemporaries that has attracted the greatest installation artists in the world. Marfa’s desert landscape has inspired hundreds of brilliant sculptures and installations, creating a true renaissance for minimalist art. Take in cosmopolitan life in Dallas and Fort Worth—“where the West begins”—enjoying special access to private collections in local homes. Speak with the curators of the fascinating museums and galleries that transformed the Dallas/Fort Worth area into an artistic hub for the South. Join us for an unforgettable look at Texan culture and artistic ingenuity.
Tour Highlights
- A local artist’s studio in Marfa, opened exclusively for VMFA
- A sunrise visit to the incredible Prada Marfa installation
- A tour of the unparalleled Chinati Foundation, the great minimalist playground of Donald Judd
and his contemporaries - Private art collections in the grandest homes of Dallas and Fort Worth
Exchange Avenue, The Stockyards Hotel, and Fincher’s White Front Western Store in the Fort Worth Stockyards Historic Distric. NRHP Ref 76002067.
In the 1970s, minimalist artist Donald Judd moved to Marfa, Texas, where he created giant works of art that bask beneath vast desert skies. In the years since, Marfa has emerged as a hot spot for art tourism.
