CHINATI FOUNDATION

It is more difficult to visit Donald Judd's art foundation than to enter the American central bank... The hours are very particular and can change (ask before coming) and you will never be left alone to visit the works exhibited here. Except for Judd's concrete works scattered around (for which you also have to pay the visit), you will not be allowed to stay a single second without a deer by your side. Some would say that all this has become far too pretentious since the bohemian beginnings of the 1970s... So let's go back to those days. New York minimalist artist Donald Judd bought a former U.S. military base in the late 1970s to exhibit his work and that of his minimalist friends Dan Flavin and John Chamberlain. In 1986, the Chinati Foundation opened its doors. The collection soon diversified to include works by Ilya Kabakov, Carl Andre, David Rabinowitch and others.

Each artist has his or her own space in one of the renovated buildings of the military base. The most comprehensive guided tour takes about 4 hours (with a lunch break) and involves some walking. If you can't attend the two guided tours offered, opt for the self-guided tour of Judd's work. Despite the price and close supervision breaking the magic a bit, the aluminum works are beautiful in their giant setting. If minimal art isn't your thing, check out the concrete installations.