Beautiful Losers: Make Something From Nothing
Ninja August 6th, 2008
Beautiful Losers celebrates the spirit behind one of the most influential cultural movements of a generation. In the early 1990’s a loose-knit group of likeminded outsiders found common ground at a little NYC storefront gallery. Rooted in the DIY (do-it-yourself) subcultures of skateboarding, surf, punk, hip hop & graffiti, they made art that reflected the lifestyles they led. Developing their craft with almost no influence from the “establishment” art world, this group, and the subcultures they sprang from, have now become a movement that has been transforming pop culture. Starring a selection of artists who are considered leaders within this culture, Beautiful Losers focuses on the telling of personal stories…speaking to themes of what happens when the outside becomes “in” as it explores the creative ethos connecting these artists and today’s youth.
Beautiful Losers (a film companion to the exhibition and book) will debut this Friday night in New York at the IFC Center.
IFC Center Showtimes
12:45pm, 2:30pm, 4:15pm, 6:15pm, 8:20pm, 10:20pm, plus Fri-Sat: 12:15am
Director and Artists will be in attendance at the 8:20pm & 10:20pm screenings on Friday and Saturday
For Beautiful Losers fans outside the NY area, it will be showing in theaters in LA, San Francisco Chicago, and Portland.
AIGA members who buy tickets at the Beautiful Losers Store, can use the code BLAIGA. Buy three tickets to receive a free limited edition KRINK / Beautiful Losers graffiti marker at the IFC Center Theater.
Purchasing link
+ Purchase tickets here
Related links
+ Official Beautiful Losers movie web site
+ Interview: Mike Mills on Beautiful Losers
