Concrete Playground

Combining the intimacy of a slide show and the insight of a director's commentary, Beautiful Losers Shorts is a truly special one-off presentation this Saturday afternoon at the Chauvel Cinema. Presented by Monster Children Gallery as an extension of the 'Simulacrum' exhibition which runs from the 25 March-17 April, this is a selection of short films by artists featured in the documentary Beautiful Losers. The artists involved include Mike Mills, Harmony Korine, Geoff McFetridge, Spike Jonze, Chris Johanson, Jo Jackson, Thomas Campbell and Clare Rojas to name but a brilliant few.

The films — some of which will be screened from the original VHS tapes — are mostly unavailable to be seen anywhere else, and all are rare little items of times and places we don't often get to explore in such abundance. Curator Aaron Rose, currently in the country for Simulacrum, will be talking viewers through the collection from the stage, offering notes and knowledge about the artists and their works.

Tickets can be purchased prior to the event from Monster Children Gallery and the Chauvel Cinema. Any tickets left will be available at the door on the day until full.