Trailer
Trailer
A self-taught writer and visual artist, Henry Darger was a man with an extremely prolific, yet secretive career. His lif... Read more
14 Apr 2021
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3mins
The discovery
The discovery
When Henry Darger moved into a nursing home a few months before he passed away in 1973, his landlords, Kiyoko and Nathan... Read more
14 Apr 2021
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27mins
What is outsider art?
What is outsider art?
What makes Henry Darger an outsider artist? In this episode, Philippe Cohen Solal discusses the label and the artistic m... Read more
20 Apr 2021
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22mins
Darger's story
Darger's story
At the age of 12, Henry Darger was sent to a mental institution. The diagnosis was “self abuse”. He was one of many chil... Read more
27 Apr 2021
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32mins
The Vivian Girls
The Vivian Girls
“In the Realms of the Unreal” is Henry Darger’s masterpiece. A 15 000 pages novel, which he later transposed to hundreds... Read more
5 May 2021
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26mins
Darger’s playlist
Darger’s playlist
All of the song lyrics featured on the OUTSIDER album were written by Henry Darger himself. The late artist was both a l... Read more
11 May 2021
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26mins
Darger’s legacy: Grayson Perry
Darger’s legacy: Grayson Perry
Darger’s legacy: Grayson PerryAlthough Darger’s artwork and written works remained out of the spotlight for decades, the... Read more
20 May 2021
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41mins
Darger’s legacy: Mark Stokes
Darger’s legacy: Mark Stokes
Darger’s legacy: Mark StokesMark Stokes is a filmmaker based in London whose documentary on Henry Darger, Revolutions of... Read more
8 Jun 2021
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36mins