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.


Acquired Art Crusade

Posted on December 14, 2005 Under Art

Acquiring real artwork shouldn't be about whether or not you can stomach the huge price tags on good and inventive artwork these days. This project called the Acquired Art Crusade is about being lucky enough to come across art in…

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Iluren

Posted on December 14, 2005 Under Design

As the gift giving season comes closer, be sure to head on over to Iluren to check out some interesting possibilities for designer gifts. They have an excellent selection of unique pieces by contemporary designers. No heavy plug here, their…

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Felted Clothing

Posted on December 13, 2005 Under Fashion

Many don't know how much I like playing poker-- I have a dream of being incredibly skilled and taking everyones money at the table, but don't ever seem to get enough time to practice. Maybe someday, but for now I'll…

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Denver Post: Brand Josh

Posted on December 13, 2005 Under Press

I recently did an interview with Doug Brown from the Denver Post-- he turned out to be a really great guy and we spent some time together talking about everything I was up to. He wrote a nice little feature…

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Element 2005

Posted on December 13, 2005 Under Design

The Danish Design Centre recently held a competition called Element 2005 based on a very simple question: Is it possible to create a new home furnishing element in only eight days? They invited seven of Denmark's youngest and most promising…

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Cathode Corner: Nixie Watch

Posted on December 12, 2005 Under Gadgetry

David Forbes is like a mad Cathode scientist, and his time 'creations' made of old nixie tubes shown on his website Cathode Corner is proof. This Nixie Watch displays the time in old nixie tubes, with a soft neon display--like…

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Start Mobile

Posted on December 12, 2005 Under Design

Start Mobile is the first company to ever offer actually good art from credible emerging independent artists--downloadable to your mobile phone. They have quite the collection of artists with art and wallpaper from guys like David Choe, Shepard Fairey, Yoffy,…

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Mimobot Magma

Posted on December 8, 2005 Under Gadgetry

Mimobot is at it again with a fresh new goSeries character. They call it 'magma', from the ashes deep in the core of the planet blooh (wherever that is). He comes embedded with exclusive content like animated movies, mini-games, wallpapers,…

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Hecklewood Apparel

Posted on December 8, 2005 Under Fashion

Hecklewood Apparel has some great t-shirts and sweatshirts for sale. They initially started as a hobby earlier this year, and as they say 'it kind of took on a life of its own'. A good life indeed, Hecklewood started as…

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Q-Unit Greatest Hits

Posted on December 7, 2005 Under Music

Ah, yes, another mash-up record. Q-Unit is a 50 Cent meets Queen mix with stellar hits like "This is How We Bite The Dust" and "Bohemian Wankster." This might be 50 Cent's best record ever. No telling how long this…

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