Beautiful Losers and design conferences

After the overwhelming response from last month of Helvetica the Movie , I've been trying to get my hands on this documentary. Click on the image and watch the trailer.

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.

An interesting article on the alarming increase of design events and conferences, but the lack of depth of so many. Isn't it time we went beyond show and tell? written by RICK POYONR from Creative Review.

1 word. READ!