outsider art
The Mystical Works of an Outsider Artist Who Doesn’t Actually Exist
Suzanne Treister’s "HFT The Gardener" blurs the line between fact and fiction.
David Bowery Lives!: Last Week in Art
And James Franco is making paintings to fight AIDS. Get yours for just $10!
Cult Art Legend Tabboo! Talks About the New York Drag Scene of Yesteryear
We caught up with painter and famed drag performer Tabboo!, whose work appears this weekend at the Outsider Art Fair.
'Doll Hospital Journal' Is a Zine Made By and for People with Mental Health Issues
A conversation with its creator about the progress of representation and the dubious classifications around outsider art.
'Doll Hospital Journal' Is a Zine Made By and for People with Mental Health Issues
A conversation with its creator about the progress of representation and the dubious classifications around outsider art.
How Outsider Art Is Breaking Down Walls Around Mental Illness In China
By exhibiting works of art created by people with mental illness in China, organizers hope to counteract negative stigma and foster connections and new respect for a marginalized population.
Tattoo Artist Don Ed Hardy on the Evolution of Tattoo Art in America
We met the legendary artist for a chat about his prominent role in the history of tattoo art.
Mr. Let's Paint Is the Most Inspirational Outsider Art Maniac You've Never Heard Of
John Kilduff is an "idol" to comedian Eric Andre, an inspiration to fans of his public-access and YouTube shows, and an utter unknown in the art world at large.
A Phoenix Artist Is Giving Away His Work for Free, but You Have to Find It First
Like many American cities, Phoenix, Arizona, is undergoing a transformation. Urban centers are being redeveloped to suit the needs of well-heeled artists and creatives, which oftentimes pushes out the more eccentric native population. Instead of...
The Space Lady Has Landed
Susan Dietrich Schneider was this weirdo homeless dropout busker chick who drifted between Boston and the Bay Area back in the 70s, supporting her draft-dodging husband and three kids by playing zonked-out space-themed psych covers in a Viking helmet...
Outsider Art On iPhones: Depop Takes You to the Beach
Depop is a new app helping Beach London sell their wares.
The Grandma Party Hotline Is the Weirdest Place on the Internet
When you call the number, it goes straight to the voicemail inbox of what sounds like a nice old lady. "It's so good to hear from you! I've missed you so much! Leave me a message, or sing me a song!"