Henry Darger: Quick Facts
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A jury set to decide who owns the work of Henry Darger, Chicago’s most famous outsider artist
• Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Chicago Sun-Times)
Facts
| Born | April 12, 1892 • Chicago • Illinois |
|---|---|
| Died | April 13, 1973 (aged 81) • Chicago • Illinois |
| Notable Works | “In the Realms of the Unreal” |
| Movement / Style | outsider art • painting |
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