Donald Clarence Judd is widely regarded as one of the most important sculptors of the late 20th century, known for his contribution to the Minimalism movement in modern art. His elegant and refined sculptures have made a significant impact on the development of contemporary art. 

Judd was born on 3 June 1928 in Missouri, United States. He studied philosophy at the College of William & Mary in the East before transferring to Columbia University in New York, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy. Subsequently, he pursued his interest in art history under the guidance of Professor Rudolf Wittkower and earned a master's degree. 

He established a reputation in the art sphere by authoring critiques for "Arts" magazine, spanning 1959 to 1965. His oeuvre started with a piece titled "Specific Objects," after that, he crafted hollow hexahedral boxes portraying a novel three-dimensional concept of "Real Space," unhampered by conventional drawing or sculpture. It is the domain of Minimalism. Judd progressed to generating and featuring highly original works from the late 1960s. He proceeded to showcase numerous iterations of the series, employing various construction materials, including metal, colored acrylic, plywood, and concrete. 

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A few years later, Judd started adorning spaces in the remote Marfa area of the West Texas desert. He displayed his artwork both inside and outside the expansive desert to demonstrate that space is a fundamental aspect of the material and a crucial component of the work. Judd possesses a keen interest in architecture and has also showcased sculptural installations.

In 1994, Donald Clarence Judd passed away at the young age of 66 due to blood cancer. Nonetheless, his artistic contributions remain highly esteemed internationally. His legacy holds significant weight in contemporary art, and his ideas and work serve as continual inspiration for many artists and collectors.

The life and work of Donald Clarence Judd is one of the most important chapters in modern art history, and his artistic vision and unique style continue to influence the art world to this day.

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