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Founded in the late 19th century as a railroad water stop, Marfa was a town in extreme West Texas, near the Mexico border, rooted in its utility.
Even after it later served as a training home to several thousand pilots during World War II, the town was still largely unknown except for its fame surrounding the strange light phenomenon called Marfa Lights. However, in 1971 the renowned minimalist artist Donald Judd took up permanent residence and began installing his art into converted hangars and barns. Their presence in Marfa, and the thousands of fans who still make the trek every year to see his art, became the seed that grew into a vibrant arts community in the small town, which today has just over 2100 residents.
Edited by John Loomis
03/25/10 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
My grandfather and two of his brothers were born in Marfa in late 19th century.As young children, his parents were brought to Texas from Spain. His grandparents were indentured servants to the people that paid for their passage to the new world. My great grandparents worked on a ranch in Marfa. After paying their debt, they with 20 other families moved to Musquiz Mexico Does anyone out there know any of the families?
02/25/09 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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I am very much looking forward to Smith’s show at the Thunderbird. Excellent framing, use of natural light.
08/20/08 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
While working for RCA I had the opportunity to get to know and enjoy this little Texas town. The meals at the Thunderbird were great and were served with a generous portion of storys from Granny, Ol Roy, Fritz and the guys from the Border Patrol. Thanks Marfa
08/10/08 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
The movie “Giant” precened Don Judd in putting Marfa on the map. However, that fame has paled by comparison to the light shed by the Marfa Lights and Judd’s art.
04/23/08 | .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
i miss u. pls tell me u did not move there? ari
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