About the author

Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


Rock’n Clothing Update

Posted on September 10, 2006 Under Fashion

Rock'n Clothing's line of vintage rock t-shirts continues to get better and better with time. The young designers quickly expanded from their own basement (one founder is now a JoshSpear.com contributor) to the shelves of many of the top boutiques…

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The Art of Shaving Kit

Posted on September 8, 2006 Under Life

Anyone who knows me well knows I'm not exactly the biggest fan of shaving with a straight razor; I do it when I have to. With that said, when I do indulge in the morning activity, it's pretty clear from…

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Supernatural at Tate Modern

Posted on September 8, 2006 Under Art

Supernatural studios will be hosting a series of lectures at Tate Modern in London on visual effects and computer animation. Speakers include Joe Letteri, Visual Effects Supervisor on King Kong, Scott Eaton, Escape Studios' Creative Technical Director and the heads…

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NoPattern Facelift

Posted on September 6, 2006 Under Design

Our friend Chuck Anderson over at NoPattern just gave his site a nice new facelift. New projects, new products, a new book and lots of delicious eye candy. Go check it out, seriously.

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Nike Savvas: Atomic Ballroom

Posted on September 5, 2006 Under Art

Adventures with Form in Space is the theme of this years Balnaves Foundation Sculpture Project in good ol' Australia. This piece by Nike Savvas is dubbed' Atomic: full of love, full of wonder. Basically it's a room of free framed…

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New Hulger Goodies

Posted on September 4, 2006 Under Gadgetry

Word is circulating on the street that Hulger has some fantastic new products in the pipeline. This gorgeous new phone base is one of them-- no mention on price or availability yet but they'll also be launching some improved PIP*…

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Substratum Apparel

Posted on September 1, 2006 Under Fashion

The name Substratum comes from the idea of having a solid foundation: Layers of appreciation for design, art and life. The recently founded apparel company has a great starting lineup of t-shirts and prints for sale. This one, Call Me…

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One Year: Thoughts and Images

Posted on August 31, 2006 Under Art

I honestly meant to post this sooner (two days ago) but I still feel like it has some serious relevance. Superstar designer Nessim Higson dedicated his IAAH (I Am Always Hungry) portfolio to "The city that care forgot and the…

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Sooishi Cuisine: Just Cook It

Posted on August 29, 2006 Under Food

The crazy Swiss sneaker heads over at +41 are at it again. Earlier this year they released a scrumptious Chocolate Sneaker, and it looks like now they're dabbling into a little more gourmet sneaker-fetish madness. My French (still) is a…

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Naked and Angry Wallpaper

Posted on August 25, 2006 Under Design

From the same folks that brought us Threadless, the democratization of t-shirt design and manufacturing, comes

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