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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.


Æsir by Yves Béhar

Posted on March 15, 2011 Under Gadgetry

A dead sexy mobile device. The real question I have is all about functionality though. Ceramic, sapphire crystal glass and in 18k red gold for 42,000 euros, or stainless steel for 7,250 euros. Æsir, a new Copenhagen-based, design-focused mobile phone…

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Salvation Army Japan Relief

Posted on March 14, 2011 Under Fashion

Beautiful t-shirt for an important cause, supporting the Salvation Army in Japan. Design by Hydro 74.  Pre-order yours now.

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Zevs: NYC Show

Posted on March 14, 2011 Under Art

I'm a little late on this– but it's worth a visit. Zev's latest Liquidated Logos show in NYC at the De Buck Gallery. As a proud owner of a liquidated LV and Chanel logo– I'm now eyeing many more additions…

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Aaron Dignan: Game Frame

Posted on March 14, 2011 Under Books

Aaron Dignan, my partner in crime over at Undercurrent just wrote a book called Game Frame: Using Games as a Strategy for Success. Check this great trailer he did explaining the concept behind the book. I could go on and…

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W+K Japan Relief Poster

Posted on March 13, 2011 Under Art

Poster to raise relief funds for the the devastating 8.9 earthquake and subsequent massive tsunami that struck Japan March 11, 2011. All proceeds go to Japan. w+k Tokyo has set up this person finding aggregator. Designed by Max Erdenberger, printed…

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Blackbird Guitars

Posted on March 9, 2011 Under Design

One of the more bad ass guitars I've seen in a long time. Via Daily Icon The Blackbird Rider features an all-hollow uni-body shell setting it apart from any guitar in the world. That is the body, neck, and head…

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KILL SPENCER: New Products

Posted on March 8, 2011 Under Design

A few of the new products from KILL SPENCER pictured here. iPad 2 Case in Black Leather (shown), an iPhone 4 Cover made of Black Birdseye Maple (not shown), a Courier Case (shown), and Oversize Tote (shown). Spencer's work continues…

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The Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Lobby

Posted on March 6, 2011 Under Design

Check out this video– It shows off the newest project from the lab at rockwellgroup. It's the West Lobby of the Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas– and it's a kinetic space: Centered around 8 giant central columns wrapped with mirrors…

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Mr Porter Style Council

Posted on March 6, 2011 Under Press

Honored and excited to be a part of the Mr Porter Style Council. Go Natalie go!

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Ogi: Idealistically Hypocritical

Posted on March 6, 2011 Under Art

My friend Ogi is heading from his home base in Japan to do a show in Hong Kong! His HK debut is a continuation of his exhibition series titled “Idealistically Hypocritical”. The opening night will take place on Wednesday, March…

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