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Beautiful Losers
Transforming pop culture

Featuring the work of Thomas Campbell, Shepard Fairey, Ed Templeton, Barry McGee and others, Beautiful Losers highlights how these artists, with almost no influence from the established art world, have been transforming pop culture.

Link: Beautiful Losers
Via: 70percent.org

Synopsis:

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.

 Comments (2)
Molly  — June 5, 2008
I can't wait!!
I have been reading such great reviews about this film. I first heard about "the losers" when they had their exhibition in New York. I hope it comes out in Boston.
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Anonymous  — July 18, 2008
Shepard Fairey
Above in the description it it read FaLrey Ed: Fixed, thanks!
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