Carlos de Spinola Photography

Posted on January 23, 2009 Under Art

My South African-Portuguese pal, Carlos de Spinola, is at it again with his manual focus. After a brief hiatus of website updating during an extended trip through South Africa, the London-dwelling eagle eye photographer has posted quite the update. Everything…

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Atsushi Kaga at Art Basel

Posted on December 10, 2007 Under Art

A few artists jumped out at me this weekend at Art Basel down in Miami -- one of them I had to mention was Atsushi Kaga. Born in Japan, and schooled at the National College of Art in Dublin (weird,…

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The Whale Hunt Launches: Jonathan Harris

Posted on December 10, 2007 Under Life

Back in October, I raved about Whale Hunt, the latest project from Jonathan Harris, friend and JS regular. Finally, the project is online and is a must see for anyone interested in the art of story telling. If you missed…

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Sigur Ros: Heima Trailer

Posted on September 3, 2007 Under Music

This trailer for Heima, the documentary by Sigur Ros is a must see. It's gorgeously shot (HD is stunning), and shockingly moving. The film was made last summer at the end of an extensive world tour-- the group returned home…

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Jose Gonzales: In Our Nature

Posted on August 27, 2007 Under Music

Our heads have been bobbing all morning to the new Jose Gonzalez album, In Our Nature. No, it's not available yet (slated for a September 25 Release), and yes, we're naughty boys for listening to leaked music -- but I…

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Spear Exclusive: Global Talent Database

Posted on July 5, 2007 Under Art

Ooh, this sounds good: "An online talent search engine designed to connect the creative class with enthusiasts around the world." If "enthusiasts" means clients (also known as jobs) like I think it does, the new Global Talent Database sounds like…

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Cubadust: Jonas Strandberg-Ringh

Posted on April 30, 2007 Under Design

Cubadust is the portfolio of insanely talented Swedish freelance graphic designer Jonas Strandberg-Ringh. It was recently updated with some of his incredible work in both motion and print for the likes of MTV Europe, Discovery Channel, Unicef, Nike and many…

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Vulcan Edition Google Servers

Posted on March 21, 2007 Under Art

Legendary graffiti artist Vulcan was recently commissioned to paint a line of servers for Google in conjunction with his solo show that recently opened on the company's Mountain View Campus. You can browse the work from the show on Vulcan's…

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Undoboy: New Site, Same Talent

Posted on March 1, 2007 Under Design

We have to admit we're going to miss our friend Chean Wei Law's old portfolio site-- but the new one is just as impressive. If you don't remember Undoboy, he created those super-fun Super-bastard box figures. His new identity is…

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Ashkahn: Don't Stop Studio

Posted on February 26, 2007 Under Design

Ashkahn just launched his new online studio called Don't Stop. Through his new site, Ashkahn will continue to wow the masses with his experimental and utterly unique visuals for music packaging, merchandise branding, posters and identity. I also learned through…

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