OUTSIDER, the amazing story of Henry Darger
Philippe Cohen SolalHow did Henry Darger, a janitor who lived as an outcast and died anonymously in 1973, become an internationally acclaimed figure of outsider art? His incredible story sheds light on multiple issues including how we define and identify artists, the complex relationship between mental health and creativity, as well as the question of elitism in the world of art. OUTSIDER is a seven-part podcast seri... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 8 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Darger’s legacy: Mark Stokes
Mark Stokes is a filmmaker based in London whose documentary on Henry Darger, Revolutions of the Night, was instrumental in explaining who Henry Darger really was to a wider audience. In the final episode of this series,... more
Darger’s legacy: Grayson Perry
Although Darger’s artwork and written works remained out of the spotlight for decades, they still influenced many contemporary artists. Among them, widely acclaimed artist and Turner Prize winner Grayson Perry stumbled... more
All of the song lyrics featured on the OUTSIDER album were written by Henry Darger himself. The late artist was both a lyricist and great music lover. In this episode, Philippe Cohen Solal dissects Henry Darger’s taste in music, and is joined by Mike... more
“In the Realms of the Unreal” is Henry Darger’s masterpiece. A 15 000 pages novel, which he later transposed to hundreds of paintings. In this imaginary world, seven sisters who go by the name of the Vivian Girls lead the rebellion of enslaved childr... more
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- Touching!
Such a touching relation of an often forgotten story. Incredible guests who are highly educated and relay these tales and themes in accessible ways and through varying perspectives.
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United States4 years ago
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