A Life Dedicated to Dreaming: The Art of Carl Henning Pedersen Carl Henning Pedersen (1913-2007) stands as a singular figure in Danish art history—a self-taught painter who defied convention and embraced childlike wonder, producing an astonishing body of work that continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Born in Copenhagen’s impoverished Vigerslev Alle district, Pedersen's formative years were marked by radical political convictions and a profound engagement with socialist ideals. This early passion fueled his involvement with the International Folk High School in Elsinore, where he forge…