I am deeply saddened to pass along the news that a dear friend has passed away. Justin Van Hoy was one of the most motivated and focused designers I’ve ever had the privilege of calling my pal.

I met him when I first started publishing Faesthetic and producing my own artwork. We both starting hustling right around the same time and often shared stories and experiences related to the industry. When he relocated to Los Angeles I would pick his brain about all of the amazing people he was meeting.

Early on he worked for and with Shepard Fairey, and through Shep ended up having fantastic artistic relationships with crazy creatives like Mark the Cobra Snake. He also worked very closely with our mutual friend Roger Gastman.

He worked on several of Roger’s books, and through that experience he caught the publishing bug. Only recently did Justin’s brand new book make it to the shelves… Milk & Honey: Contemporary Art in California.

The publishing of this new book wasn’t Justin’s only proof that LA had accepted him as one of their own. His involvement with THIS gallery proved he was completely dedicated to his adopted city.

My heart goes out to his beautiful wife Holly. I am seriously seriously bummed about this loss. His long battle with cancer inspired many of us. He fought to live, and lived life to the fullest. Take a moment to remind yourself how wonderful it is to be alive, and tell all of your friends you love them.

Our friend Zach Gibson said it best… “so many people will be so sad today.”

After what some are calling the most successful Olympic Games in modern history, London went out with a big bang during their closing ceremonies.  With some of Britan’s most well known stars including the Spice Girls and the remainng members of Queen, London would not overlook their contemporary art posterchild Damien Hirst.  The entire performance took place on Hirst’s interpretation of a giant British flag.  Read more about it..  via DesignBoom

While I’m hard at work putting together the next issue of Faesthetic, I’m also scoping out awesome deals online this Black Friday. Not everyone is looking for deals on flatscreen tvs and tennis shoes. Some of us are also looking for deals on art & zines!

I thought I’d add some madness to the mix, and drop the prices on everything available through the Faesthetic / Inprnt shop.

Enter code: FAESTHETIC during check-out for 75% off everything in our store! Happy holidays, art fiends.

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While I wish there were more samples to check out, I’m really enjoying the crispy clean vibes being sent from Anton’s website!

This talented motherfucker just keeps getting better. New Zine from Trineo, and a new FB page to follow his work. “Like” him and better your visual life.

Awesome new video from long time Faesthetic friends GLUEKIT for SCION.