The Chinati Foundation is a contemporary art museum in Marfa, Texas created by the artist Donald Judd. The specific intention of Chinati is to preserve and present to the public permanent large-scale installations by a select group of artists, in which art, architecture and the land are inextricably linked. Public tours and viewing of the collection, the conservation of the artworks, education programs, artists’ residencies, special exhibitions, lectures, performances, and publications are all vital facets of Chinati’s mission. Chinati has had a profound impact on the town of Marfa, which has developed an international reputation as a destination for art.
