The late Hüsker Dü drummer and vocalist Grant Hart is the subject of a posthumous exhibition and sale of his collage works at Second Shift Studio Space in St. Paul. Curated by Hart’s friend Chris Larson and his widow Brigid McGough Hart, the show features nearly 400 previously unseen collages created from vintage magazines and encyclopedias. The artworks are priced affordably between $200 and $500, with proceeds benefiting the gallery’s residency programs for women and gender-nonconforming artists.
This exhibition highlights the intersection of the 1980s punk rock scene and visual arts, revealing Hart's sophisticated practice beyond his musical legacy. By drawing stylistic comparisons to Dadaist Hannah Höch and Surrealism, the event elevates Hart's status from a musician who made flyers to a serious visual artist. Furthermore, the commercial success of the sale—raising $26,000 in its first few days—demonstrates a strong market for cross-disciplinary works and the enduring cultural influence of the Twin Cities' underground music history.