Donald Judd's Marfa Artillery Sheds will be restored

The Chinati Foundation has announced plans to restore two former military buildings in Marfa, Texas, that house Donald Judd’s 100 untitled works in mill aluminum (1982–1986). Houston-based Schaum Architects will oversee the design.

Donald Judd, North Artillery Shed with 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, 1982– 1986. Permanent collection, The Chinati Foundation, Marfa, Texas. Photo by Florian Holzherr, courtesy of The Chinati Foundation. Donald Judd Art © 2026 Judd Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Donald Judd, Artillery Sheds with 100 untitled works in mill aluminum, 1982–1986. Permanent collection, The Chinati Foundation, Marfa, Texas. Photo by Alex Marks, courtesy of The Chinati Foundation. Donald Judd Art © 2026 Judd Foundation / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Known as the Artillery Sheds, the structures were built by the US Army Corps of Engineers in 1939 as part of Fort D.A. Russell. Judd began adapting the buildings in 1980, replacing the garage doors...