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.


Roden Gray Online Store

Posted on February 4, 2011 Under Fashion

One of my favorite stores in the world (and certainly the best place to shop for men's clothing in Vancouver) Roden Gray has a pretty solid online store I didn't know about! Check it out for some of my favorite…

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Google Art Project

Posted on February 2, 2011 Under Art

Oh hi, I didn't see you there. I was just visiting the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam. Afterwards I'll be visiting the Palace of Versailles in Paris, the Tate in London, MoMA in NYC and The State Tertyakov Gallery in…

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WeWood Watches

Posted on February 1, 2011 Under Fashion

These are kind of fun. WeWOOD watches made of 100% Natural Wood, often utilizing waste from flooring, or wood used to create musical instruments. They also say they plant one tree for every watch purchased. Via Mlive

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Davos 2011

Posted on January 26, 2011 Under Travel

I've been off the grid attending the World Economic Forum in Davos with The Forum of Young Global Leaders. Sorry for the lack of updates– back to scheduled programming soon! I'm live on Twitter with occasional tweets.

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Levi’s Waterless

Posted on January 19, 2011 Under Eco

I never wash my jeans, ever. Once in a while I throw them in the freezer (yep), or have them dry cleaned at an eco dry-cleaner.  But most people do, all the time. So what if your jeans could save…

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Derry Church Artisan Chocolates

Posted on January 19, 2011 Under Food

I love a good underdog story. Who else makes chocolate in Hershey, Pennsylvania (or the small farming community of Derry Church)? Well, Derry Church Artisan Chocolates does. They hand-produce world-class French style chocolate bon bons. They make a point on…

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Unevolved Brands

Posted on January 18, 2011 Under Design

How many Brands can you recognize after they have been Unevolved to just circles? A progressive study on brand & logo simplification by Graham Smith.

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iPad Studio Dock

Posted on January 17, 2011 Under Gadgetry

If you ever doubted the power of the iPad or the democratization of media, this is just a sign of what's to come. Alesis is so smart to make this. Via Notcot.org and all over the web now! The StudioDock…

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Kate Banazi’s Astronauts

Posted on January 17, 2011 Under Art

Handpulled screenprint on smooth white archival paper. Loving this work by Sydney based artist and illustrator Kate Banazi. Via Aqua Velvet

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Music Blog Zeitgeist: 2010

Posted on January 12, 2011 Under Music

I ran into my friend Anthony from Hype Machine on a plane today, how random. Or maybe not so random! He just launched the Music Blog Zeitgeist for 2010. It's a collection of the very best music of 2010 as…

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