THE latest sensation in New York art circles is a mentally ill, fortysomething Texan who creates his unique works in felt-tip pen. Daniel Johnson, who suffers from a serious bipolar disorder, is already a legend in indie music circles for his eccentric songwriting skills . . . now that cult status is set to explode into lucrative mainstream success. Johnson has been chosen to display in the prestigious 2006 Whitney Biennial, coinciding with a major NYC retrospective of his artworks and the release of an acclaimed documentary, The Devil And Daniel Johnson. He's being touted as a genius.
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