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Henry Darger

by Klaus Biesenbach, Brooke Davis Anderson, Michael Bonesteel, Carl Watson, Henry Darger

An exploration of the life and work of Henry Darger, analysing his unique artistic style and his legacy within contemporary art.

Accession 6866 ISBN 9783791342108 Publisher Prestel
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