| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 24, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 24, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/arts/2026/10/24/a-jury-set-to-decide-who-owns-the-work-of-henry-darger-chicagos-most-famous-outsider-artist |
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A federal jury is soon expected to decide who legally owns the artwork and
writings of Henry Darger, more than 50 years after the death of the North Side
hermit. The work is estimated to be worth millions of dollars.
This week, U.S District Court Judge Thomas Durkin set a March 8, 2027 date for a
j...