At 101 Spring Street in SoHo, the Judd Foundation preserves Donald Judd’s former home and studio inside a cast-iron building. Advance-arranged tours take you through the space floor by floor, where Judd’s furniture sits alongside works by artists including Ad Reinhardt, Claes Oldenburg, Frank Stella and Dan Flavin. Guides connect the art and architecture with Judd’s life and New York City’s history. The ground floor has hosted exhibitions, including one devoted to Robert Irwin.
A home and studio in SoHo
Donald Judd’s former home and studio at 101 Spring Street is now maintained by the Judd Foundation, run by his children Rainer and Flavin. The building is a cast-iron structure, preserved floor by floor. Its rooms bring Judd’s work and furniture together with art by other artists, showing how he lived and worked among the objects he chose.
The building also belongs to SoHo’s history as an art district. In the 1970s, artists including Judd, Dan Flavin, Gordon Matta-Clark, Rosemarie Castoro and Sol LeWitt drew on the neighbourhood’s architecture in their work. A visit places Judd’s personal space within that wider setting.
Works across the floors
The collection in the home includes works by Ad Reinhardt, Claes Oldenburg, John Chamberlain, Frank Stella, Dan Flavin and Marcel Duchamp, alongside Judd’s own furniture. The ground floor has also presented exhibitions, including one on Robert Irwin. The displays and the building are experienced together as you move through the rooms.
Tours are led by guides who explain Judd’s art and the place of SoHo in New York City’s history. The preserved interiors and the range of works make the visit relevant to people interested in art, design or architecture, even if they arrive without prior knowledge of Judd.
FAQ
Do I need to arrange a visit in advance?
Yes. Visits must be arranged in advance.
How much does a visit cost?
The stated price is $27.50.
Can I take photographs inside?
Photography is allowed on the ground floor. It is not allowed on the upper floors.
Where is the Judd Foundation?
It is at 101 Spring Street in SoHo, New York City.
