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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.


You Took My Name

Posted on April 13, 2011 Under Design

You Took My Name is another great logo project– reminds me of the distorted identities project we saw, and of course Zev's great logo destruction. "We’re working on a series of paintings that strip famous logos back to their basic…

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Dave White Americana Opening

Posted on April 13, 2011 Under Art

Miraculously I made it to Dave White's Americana opening in London last night. And left with this incredible Coyote below. Good article on him here– except Andy Warhol couldn't paint himself out of a box, and Dave is a master…

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Spear Talks: Takayuki Akachi

Posted on April 11, 2011 Under Art

This Post is Brought to you by Onitsuka Tiger In 2010 artist Takayuki Akachi travelled around the world to 50 countries documenting how a pair of jeans fade, and in the process documented an incredible diverse look at global culture–…

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De La Espada: Matthew Hilton

Posted on April 7, 2011 Under Design

Love some of the new De La Espada projects launching at Porta Romana this month. All these pieces are by designer Matthew Hilton.

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A Touch of Code

Posted on April 7, 2011 Under Books

Yatzer has a great inside look at the newest Gestalten book called A Touch of Code. It's an exploration of the colliding worlds of art, design and technology. Fascinating and beautiful. Check it out. Thanks to the omnipresence of computers,…

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IDEA Slim Calculator

Posted on April 7, 2011 Under Gadgetry

The IDEA Slim Calculator: A minimal and slim solar powered calculator made out of a comfy rubber. The calculator was designed to be easily carried around with notebooks. Math made sexy.

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Dave White’s Americana: London

Posted on April 5, 2011 Under Art

The Coningsby Gallery is proud to announce the solo exhibition of Dave’s White’s latest collection of paintings: ‘Americana’. Inspired by American heritage and the spirit of the West, this body of work features oil paintings in White’s trademark expressive style.…

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Pray For Japan

Posted on April 4, 2011 Under Fashion

Despite the media turning it's attention to other global issues, not a day goes by that I don't think about my friends in Japan. Wear this shirt and remind people that thousands of people still need our help.

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Zhang Dali’s Slogans: NYC

Posted on April 3, 2011 Under Art

Eli Klein Fine Art in NYC is showing Zhang Dali's fifth exhibition and first solo show at their gallery. The opening is tomorrow night, April 4th. If you've never seen Zhang Dali's work in person I highly recommend seeing it.…

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Turncoat for iPad 2

Posted on April 1, 2011 Under Design

Pretty. The Turncoat functions with the simplicity of a sleeve while offering the protection of a more robust case. A single cut of 6oz, domestically tanned leather accommodates your iPad / iPad 2 with or without a smart cover. Four…

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