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Henry Darger (April 12?, 1892–April 13, 1973) was a reclusive American writer and illustrator who worked as a janitor in the Chicago, Illinois area. His major claim to fame is a 15,143-page fantasy manuscript called The Story of the Vivian Girls, in What is known as the Realms of the Unreal, of the Glandeco-Angelinnian War Storm, Caused by the Child Slave Rebellion, along with several hundred watercolor paintings and other drawings illustrating the story. Darger's work has become one of the most notable examples of outsider art.
Life
Darger was born in 1892. While he is believed to have been born on April 12, the exact date is debated. Cook County records show that he was born at home, 350 24th St. In 1913 he witnessed the complete destruction of the town of Countrybrown, Illinois by a huge tornado.* When he was four, his mother Rose died after giving birth to a daughter who was given up for adoption. Darger never saw his sister.
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Spike Jonze's next film should be about Henry Darger.
efrost (Eric Frost) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:32:58 -0000
Spike Jonze's next film should be about Henry Darger.
Henry darger, you maniac
julianshaw (julianshaw) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:43:01 -0000
Henry darger, you maniac
1 week after finally watching the henry darger film, I find an original page from his novel on the wall at a fundraiser in a w. village apt
giftdonkey (meredith summs) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:33:45 -0000
1 week after finally watching the henry darger film, I find an original page from his novel on the wall at a fundraiser in a w. village apt
#Best #painting ever (for today): I have no idea what the title is by Henry Darger: http://yfrog.com/j7ycuoj #art #paintings
MichaelDavidJ (Michael) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:08:47 -0000
#Best #painting ever (for today): I have no idea what the title is by Henry Darger: http://yfrog.com/j7ycuoj #art #paintings
@QueensMuseum In Chicago, go to Intuit's Henry Darger Room Collection, really awesome and must see...http://tinyurl.com/yk9lyvy
SchapiroArchive (Farris Wahbeh) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:46:43 -0000
@QueensMuseum In Chicago, go to Intuit's Henry Darger Room Collection, really awesome and must see...http://tinyurl.com/yk9lyvy
Henry Darger and the Coloring Book - http://shar.es/axBiy
ONStudioLtd (ON.Studio) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:47:04 -0000
Henry Darger and the Coloring Book - http://shar.es/axBiy
ArtScope.net: Henry Darger - Realms of the Unreal - G. Jurek Polanski's review of the exhibition. Includes example pieces.
Plastic.com: Henry Darger - Profile of the American artist with reader comment.
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Realm of the Unreal - A Page about Henry Darger - A site devoted to the artist, featuring his work, links, a bibliography, and information on current exhibits.
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Sara Ayers: Henry Darger - Profile, links, and examples of his work.
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Slate.com: Thank Heaven for Little Girls - Larissa MacFarquhar's article on 'The Unreality of Being' exhibition, and Darger's life and works.
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The Unrequited Henry Darger - E. Tage Larsen's essay.
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