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In spring 2000, Intuit took possession of the contents of artist Henry Darger鈥檚 living and working space, which was located at 851 Webster Street in Chicago. Intuit鈥檚 Henry Darger Room Collection includes tracings, clippings from newspapers, magazines, comic books, cartoons, children鈥檚 books, coloring books, personal documents, and architectural elements, fixtures, and furnishings from Darger鈥檚 original room. Darger lived in a one-room apartment in Chicago鈥檚 Lincoln Park until 1973 when he retired to a nursing facility. In his small room鈥攚hich doubled as his studio and home for close to 40 years鈥攈e worked on a large number of painted and collaged drawings that illustrated the story of the Vivian Girls, created volumes of writings, and collected hundreds of objects (shoes, eyeglasses, balls of string, etc.). The contrast between the intimate scale of the room and the staggering volume of drawings, illustrations, writings, and collections, conveys vital information about Darger鈥檚 existence and the work he created. The goal of the exhibit is to create an environment that provides a window onto Darger鈥檚 world. The installation will symbolize the stark contrasts that are so vividly portrayed in Darger鈥檚 vast and complex oeuvre. Experiencing Darger鈥檚 personal environment through the installation will provide an important link to the man who struggled relentlessly throughout his life to give expression to the polarized spectrum of humanity. The archive and material represents a vital resource and the installation will enhance the understanding and appreciation of the art of Henry Darger by providing artists, scholars, and the public access to a unique and innovative archive of study materials. The Smart Museum will also present an exhibition on Darger during this time. Collaborative programs, such as docent-led tours, gallery discussions, and workshops will take place.