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Dustin Amery Hostetler a.k.a. UPSO
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Faesthetic Magazine (2001-Present)
Faesthetic has grown from a photocopied zine to a high-quality arts magazine with international participation and readership. I provide artists with compelling themes and the challenges of a limited color palette, to create exciting results. Since 2001, I have published over 600 artists!

In 2015, I collaborated with the Toledo Museum of Art for a special edition of Faesthetic, that was also used as the catalog for their summer "Play Time" themed show. It was truly an honor.

In 2018, I alongside Karen Ingram, collaborated with SXSW for a special edition, that was also used as the catalog for their art programing.

Back issues and more information at Faesthetic.com

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Toledo Zoo Tunnel (2018)
The Toledo Zoo reopened their WPA era tunnel after decades of being shuttered. The goal was to give the tunnel a big city subway vibe with graffiti featuring colorful words and animals. I worked with the Toledo Arts Commission, the Zoo and a good internet friend to bring the “MFK” crew to Toledo. Artists included Novel, Wasp, Eugher, Spud, Exhaust, Timmy, Jig, 404 Era, Wruk, Snack & Fatigue.

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Peter Gendron (2015)
A group show dedicated to the inventor of the modern spoked bicycle wheel.  It took place during Toledo's iconic Artomatic 419 event, and featured contributions from Chad Kouri, Keith Greiman, Matthew Hoffman, Michelle Duni, Josh Byers, Yusuf Lateef, Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch, Damien Correll and Jason Vahle. 

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Busy Beaver Button-O-Matic series #10 (2009)
A small edition of buttons for Busy Beaver's Button-O-Matic series. Featuring work from Tim Biskup, Spacesick, Damien Correll, Jennifer Daniel, Nicholas Gazin, Ginette Lapalme, Travis Millard, STEAK MTN, Luke Ramsey & Geoffrey Todd Smith.


Threadless "Select" Series (2007-2009)
I pulled in over 100 artists for a sub-line of t-shirts produced by Threadless.com.

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This Must Be The Place (2009)
A group show at the Scion Space Gallery in Culver City, CA. The show featured a limited color palette and the theme of "Home." The artist roster for the show included Gluekit, Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch, Damien Correll, Joel Speasmaker, Matt Curry, Skull Phone, Dan Funderburgh & Jemma Hostetler.

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Bespoke (2009)
I curated a backdrop Fashion Week show at the Museum of Art and Design in NYC for Bespoken New York. The show included work from Fumi Mini Nakamura, Nick Tassone, Matt W Moore, Dan Funderburgh & Bradley Askew.

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Different Points (2006)
I put together a group photography show featuring work from Ben Loiz, Saiman Chow & Mike Giant at Table Brothers Gallery in New York.


Accident Happy (2005)
A generative digital art show featuring work from Derrick Hodgson, James Paterson & Joshua Davis at Alfred University.

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Postcard Series (2004)
I co-curated a group project featuring work from 10 artists for the left leaning Downtown 4 Democracy.


Make Art Not War Poster Series (2004)
Currated group project with Clamor magazine featuring work from Shepard Fairey, Cody Hudson, Kozy-n-Dan, Faile & myself!

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ZROX (2004)
Co-curated show for Chicago's Versionfest featuring over 50 artists.


8.5 x 11 (2002)
A show at 55DSL's New York City flagship store, that featured over 100 artists.

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