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.


Jan Kempenaers in Yugoslavia

Posted on May 16, 2011 Under Design

Photos by Jan Kempenaers of incredibly interesting (LOST anyone?) sculptures erected by the communist regime in the former Yugoslavia. Via ISO50 A more in-depth story of their origins can be found here. Powerful photographs of mysterious monuments in former Yugoslavia. Willem Jan Neutelings, quoted…

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Ckie

Posted on May 16, 2011 Under Design

Ckie (pronouced seeky) is an interntational funding and pre-ordering platform for product design. Yes, like a Kickstarter clone, but this time just for product design. There aren't a ton of projects for you to explore quite yet, but they're getting…

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Beams Tokyo x Steve Harrington

Posted on May 16, 2011 Under Art

Steve Harrington is opening a show up at Beams in Tokyo on the 18th of May. All proceeds from sales of artwork will be donated to tsunami victims. The show will consist of 15 new sculptures, 20 new screenprints and…

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The Filter Bubble

Posted on May 16, 2011 Under Books

Go buy (and then read) my friend Eli's book The Filter Bubble. If you want an appetizer before you read, watch his TED talk. Heck, watch his TED talk anyways. Eli Pariser delivers an eye-opening account of how the hidden…

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Ngorongoro Crater Lodge: Tanzania

Posted on May 14, 2011 Under Travel

On one of my trips to Africa last year I had the distinct opportunity to visit and stay at one of the most remote and incredible places: The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge.   Perched into the side of the craters wall, it's…

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Quirky’s Pivot Power

Posted on May 13, 2011 Under Gadgetry

Not only is the story of creation incredible, but the product dubbed Pivot Power is simply awesome. Congratulations to everyone involved– especially all 1351 influencers making money on each sale. Full Disclosure (Hat tip to the FTC): I’m a minority…

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Jan Chipchase Blogs On

Posted on May 11, 2011 Under Life

If you're not reading my friend Jan Chipchase's blog Future Perfect you're missing out. His travel schedule rivals my own as he bounces around the globe. Most recently between Shanghai, Libya, Cairo in only a few days on research and…

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Casualties of War

Posted on May 10, 2011 Under Art

This work is sad and moving.  Toy soldiers as amputees in wheelchairs, begging, engaged in violence, and even one soldier sitting in an armchair about to shoot himself.  The hell of war comes home. Our treatment of veterans in this country is…

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Hand stitched Vogue Covers

Posted on May 8, 2011 Under Art

Incredible hand stitched Vogue Covers by Inge Jacobsen– a fine artist with serious embroidery, cutting and collaging skills.

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Fonts In Use

Posted on May 6, 2011 Under Design

Love fonts? Me too. Want to see them in use in print design and all over the web in the real world? Check out Fonts In Use where you can see type at work in all it's beauty and glory.

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