June 1st, 2010
by Sasha

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“Why should I subscribe to Beautiful/Decay,” one may find themselves wondering, “when I can pay over 33% more to purchase it on newsstands? And besides, running the risk of Beautiful/Decay selling out before I get a hold of my hand-numbered, limited edition copy is so exhilarating, it’s practically legalized gambling!”

In addition to the popularly publicized reasons of saving money and never missing a copy, Beautiful/Decay has actually closely guarded, for centuries now, a highly secret set of reasons to subscribe. Until today, that is. In collaboration with artist  C.W. Moss, Beautiful/Decay is proud to present a hand-painted watercolor series, illustrating 5 new reasons to subscribe.  Stay tuned every this week for 4 more great reasons to subscribe!

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June 1st, 2010
by admin

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Illustrator Catherine Campbell is the kind of artist that really speaks to my imagination. I mean, what young girl didn’t dream of owning a carousel-horse teacup big enough to bathe in? I did! I feel like these drawings are so sweet and delicate that I don’t even want them up on the big, bad internet–I want to stick them in my hope chest and keep them safe. Assuming I have a hope chest…

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June 1st, 2010
by Sasha

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Apart from UCLA being my own alma mater, I thought I’d give a quick shout-out to the upcoming Senior Design show as it features a whopping round-up of not one, but four former fearless B/D interns, including: Matt Manos, Kate Slovin, Corinna Loo and Greg Ruben! Go team and congrats on graduating! Check it out June 3rd, 5pm at UCLA.

June 1st, 2010
by Sasha
Drew Beckmeyer "Sutters"

Drew Beckmeyer "Sutters"

Today’s Art Works Every Time interview is with Drew Beckmeyer. His work teetering somewhere between abstraction and figuration, creating a symphonic cacophony of color and exuberant linework.

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