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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.


Neo Gramophone

Posted on June 15, 2010 Under Art

The Neo Gramophone: Beautiful. Stunning, actually. Currently only available as a sculpture, but how about this for imagination: Playing vinyl back in the days the gramophone is now able to play your personal musical selection via streaming directly from itunes…

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Buckyballs: Black, Silver, Gold!

Posted on June 14, 2010 Under Design

Your favorite toy is now available in a Black and/or Gold scheme. So sexy. This packaging is off the hook, congrats Jake and crew! Use code Spear for 10% off right away!

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24 Hours in 19,500 Frames

Posted on June 14, 2010 Under Art

A Stereoscreen production, very nice! Filmed with Canon 5D MKII. Very slight color correction with Magic Bullet. Congratulations to the Schnitzer BMW Team!

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The Vader Project: Los Angeles

Posted on June 10, 2010 Under Art

The Vader Project features 100 Darth Vader Helmets re-imagined by today’s most notable artists. Pretty sweet. In July, The Vader Project travels to Freeman’s Auctioneers and Appraisers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the final opportunity to view the helmets in person…

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24 Karat Gold Toy Soldiers

Posted on June 9, 2010 Under Design

My kind of toy soldiers. Via Hypebeast Inside, five individually crafted soldiers lay side by side. Each soldier is handmade, individually capturing a slightly different look and feel, so no two will be exactly the same. In addition, they are…

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New OeTZI3300 Gear

Posted on June 8, 2010 Under Fashion

Pretty psyched about the new Oetzi gear, slip ons and rucksack. More here...

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Rainbow City: Toronto

Posted on June 8, 2010 Under Travel

If you're in or around Toronto June 10th to June 20th, you should check this out. Looks fantastic and hilarious! FriendsWithYou is heading to Toronto this week to bring the Wish Come True Festival to life! Commissioned by Luminato, this…

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Nooka Mercury Sunglasses

Posted on June 7, 2010 Under Fashion

My friends at Nooka are at it again. This is their first collection of modern eye wear! Bringing the brands sleek and cutting-edge design aesthetic to the world of sunglasses, the Nooka Mercury is available in an array of vibrant…

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Al Riwaq Art Space: Bahrain

Posted on June 4, 2010 Under Art

Al Riwaq Art Space was a total surprise during my trip to Bahrain. It's an absolutely gorgeous non-profit space supporting contemproary art practice and encouraging the creativity of the youth in Bahrain. A few shots of work throughout the gallery…

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Bahrain International Circuit Visit

Posted on June 2, 2010 Under Travel

Thanks to some local friends one of the stops during my tour of Bahrain yesterday was the new Bahrain International Circuit– the first track on the Grand Prix tour in the Middle East. I figured I was just going on…

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