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Harmony Korine: Perfect Nonsense Exhibition Opens
2 Apr
Summary
- Harmony Korine's first major U.S. museum survey opens April 15, 2026.
- Exhibition features over 50 works spanning painting, photography, and film.
- Perfect Nonsense explores themes of teenagers, outsiders, and authenticity.
Harmony Korine, renowned for writing the film "Kids" at 19, will have his first major U.S. museum survey at ICA Miami. Titled "Perfect Nonsense," the exhibition opens on April 15, 2026, and runs through October 4, 2026. It features over 50 works, many shown publicly for the first time, charting his career across film, painting, photography, and virtual environments.
The exhibition delves into Korine's consistent themes, such as the American teenager and the outsider, and his exploration of celebrity versus authenticity. Early works from 1997 onward, including collages and paintings, highlight his interest in non-linear storytelling and adolescent vulnerability. Later sections explore themes of aggression and subcultural aesthetics, featuring photographs of Macaulay Culkin and appropriated black metal imagery.
"Perfect Nonsense" also dedicates space to Korine's Miami influences, exploring how the city and the American South have shaped his recent abstract and figurative works. The exhibition culminates with "Aggro Dr1ft," a project that pushes digital aesthetics and gaming culture to extremes. Curators Alex Gartenfeld and Gean Moreno emphasize Korine's unique voice and his impact on contemporary culture.
