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You might know Daniel Johnston from Kurt Cobain’s t-shirt, his iconic mural in Austin or the many artists who have covered him. Or it’s quite possible you’ve never heard of him. I had the pleasure of learning about Johnston during a panel at SXSW last month that featured his brother, manager, and others who have worked with him over the years. Emotions ran high as they discussed Johnston’s eccentric artistic habits, as well as how his personality was altered by bipolar disorder and how that affected his career as an artist. Continue reading »
