The Deep State: Art, Culture & Florida explores the strange, sun-soaked mythology Florida projects into the American imagination. The book traces the evolution of art in the state from its earliest chapters to the present day, uncovering forgotten histories, overlooked perspectives, and the icons and outsiders who have shaped a cultural landscape unlike anywhere else. Featuring work by Harmony Korine, Zaha Hadid, John Singer Sargent, Damien Hirst, Gary Indiana, Bunny Yeager, and many more. The book debuted during Art Basel Miami.
We were commissioned by
@culturalcounsel and worked alongside producer
@sad.dison to design the 228-page hardcover, aiming to embody the same eccentricity, mystery, and wonder found within its pages. The cover features original artwork by Harmony Korine, printed on a thick, high-gloss stock with a bold spine hit that bleeds over the edge, a tactile gesture that echoes the book’s eccentric, offbeat spirit.