2 album covers in our archive
Sufjan Stevens is featured in Behind the Covers' archive with 2 album covers from the 2000s. Released across Asthmatic Kitty, the artwork sits in the indie, rock tradition. Each cover is documented in our archive with design notes covering illustration, controversial, iconic, hand drawn. Below you'll find the full story behind each Sufjan Stevens cover — designers, photographers, label history, and the visual choices that defined the release.
Artist Divya Srinivasan created the intricate illustrated cover depicting Illinois themes including Lincoln, Al Capone, the Sears Tower, and originally Superman—until copyright concerns led to multiple versions with balloons and eventually an empty sky.
Carrie & Lowell by Sufjan Stevens — album cover art and credits.
