Harmony Korine's First US Retrospective Opens at ICA Miami

The Institute of Contemporary Art, Miami, is hosting Harmony Korine's first U.S. retrospective, titled 'Perfect Nonsense,' featuring over 50 works spanning his adolescent writings, 1990s zines and collages, figurative paintings, and recent game engine experiments. The 53-year-old filmmaker and artist, known for transgressive movies like 'Gummo' (1997) and 'Spring Breakers' (2012), has expanded into visual art using house paint, VHS tapes, and digital tools. Since moving to Miami, he founded EDGLRD, a studio producing experimental content including games and fashion. His 2023 project 'AGGRO DR1FT' used thermal cameras and A.I.-assisted visual effects, premiering at the Venice International Film Festival. The retrospective includes his 'Fazors' series (2016) of hypnotic paintings and works like 'Baby Invasion' (2024), a film using generative A.I. to replace burglars' faces with babies'. Korine describes his practice as 'one whole work' across mediums, aiming for a sensory, post-cinematic experience. The exhibition runs through October 4 at ICA Miami, 61 NE 41st St, Miami, Florida.