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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.


Dave White’s Eagle

Posted on July 15, 2011 Under Art

Above is an exclusive limited edition print of Dave White's iconic Eagle print, taken from the critically-acclaimed Americana series (I purchased some pieces from that show, covered here and here). The print will be released in an exclusive limited edition…

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Tenue de Nîmes Indigo Chucks

Posted on July 14, 2011 Under Life

After wearing white Chuck Taylors with raw denim jeans, they look a bit like these Indigo-dyed Chuck Taylor's from Tenue de Nimes. Okay, maybe not quite as good as these look. Tenue de Nîmes asked the legendary denim experts, the…

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The Talks

Posted on July 14, 2011 Under Life

The Talks is a website featuring interviews with actors, artists, designers, musicians - people who influence culture.  Looks promising and reminds me of the SpearTalks series we used to do here back in the day.

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USB Wall Outlet

Posted on July 11, 2011 Under Gadgetry

When I move into my next office (or a new house), having these USB Wall Outlet's for $23 a pop is top of my list.

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iPhone SLR Mount

Posted on July 10, 2011 Under Gadgetry

My friends at Photojojo have done it again. This iPhone SLR Mount is sure to be a massive hit worldwide. Ever since the iPhone camera was invented, it's aspired to be what it simply never quite could be: a DSLR.…

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Out Of Office: Florence, Italy

Posted on July 5, 2011 Under Travel

Sorry for the radio silence.  I'm taking a little time off and visiting Florence for a friend's wedding in the hills of Tuscany.  Tips for Florence welcome, otherwise more next week when I'm back. Photo Credit

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Poetry Bombing

Posted on June 28, 2011 Under Art

Artist Agustina Woodgate has been going into thrift stores and secretly sewing poems inside clothes. Awesome. Via Booooooom

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Liu Bolin: The Invisible Man

Posted on June 28, 2011 Under Art

Artist Liu Bolin is exhibiting in NYC this week.  The opening will be tomorrow (Wednesday, June 29th) at Eli Klein Fine Art in Soho. His photos are moving very quickly– I'm told the supermarket series (shown at top) are already…

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The Rabbit Island Project

Posted on June 27, 2011 Under Life

Imagine a remote, forested island in the largest body of freshwater in the world. Now imagine living on that island and being a part of one of the most unique and challenging artist residencies in the world. Rabbit Island is that…

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Takashi Murakami: Gagosian London

Posted on June 24, 2011 Under Art

I'm happy to report that I'll be in London to see the Takashi Murakami exhibit open at the Gagosian Gallery! It runs from June 28th through August 5th, 2011.  New work, new sculptures, new dreams manifested.

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