Cutting and Pasting a World: The Paper Craft of Henry Darger at Intuit Art Museum, Chicago, IL
Sunday, November 8, 2026 – Thursday, September 16, 2027 · Start times 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Intuit Art Museum, 756 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
$20
Intuit Art Museum explores the paper craft legacy of Henry Darger, revealing how he transformed everyday hobbies like scrapbooking and paper doll making into a unique, mixed-media story. Drawing on research by Dr. Mary Trent, the show displays his source materials next to finished pieces to highlight how he used these familiar techniques to express the lives of the marginalized.