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.


Lumadessa: The Extinct Edition

Posted on November 23, 2009 Under Art

Remember those Lumadessa cards prints I found a few months ago? They just launched three new sets. More from the Flora Fauna Birds Edition, a Winter Edition, and my favorite– the Extinct Edition. Who loves Dodo Birds, Great Auk's, Saber-Tooth…

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ONETWENTYSIX: Brooklyn

Posted on November 23, 2009 Under Design

Good looking portfolio. Branding, design, illustration, photography, and more. Check it out.

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The Punch Card

Posted on November 23, 2009 Under Design

Digging The Punch Card:a highly customizable greeting card where you can punch out three character messages. Punch out messages like ILU, LOL, BFF, 143, U+I..basically anything you want, but only within three characters. It combines modern shorthand communication with a…

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Justin Gignac at The Apple Store

Posted on November 22, 2009 Under Life

My friend Justin Gignac of Wants For Sale and NYC Garbage fame (among other things) will be speaking at the Apple Store SoHo this Monday, November 23rd. That's tomorrow! Monday, November 23, 2009 6:30 - 8 PM Apple Store SoHo…

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The Shelter: Dubai

Posted on November 19, 2009 Under Travel

Even though I'm told there isn't a word for entrepreneur in Arabic, there is certainly a good amount of "from the ground up" spirit happening from within a new generation of people living in Dubai. I had the pleasure of…

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Dieter Rams: Less and More in London

Posted on November 18, 2009 Under Design

If I was in London, I'd absolutely be checking out the Dieter Rams "Less and More" exhibition at the Design Museum. If you don't know who Dieter is, he was the director at the German electronics company Braun for 30+…

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Headed To Dubai

Posted on November 17, 2009 Under Travel

I'm headed to Dubai for the Summit on the Global Agenda (a World Economic Forum event), as I've been serving on the Marketing and Branding council. I'll let you know how it goes. Excited to see the tallest building in…

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Kinetic Lights

Posted on November 17, 2009 Under Gadgetry

The Kinetic Lights system allows for a flexible arrangement of remote controllable light modules. Awesome. Check it out lighting nerds.

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We Are Handsome: Handmade Swimwear

Posted on November 16, 2009 Under Fashion

My friend Jeremy Somers has gone on and produced a range of women's swimwear called We Are Handsome which is very unique. Okay, it's totally unique. Check it out ladies. What do you think?

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Damien Hirst x Supreme

Posted on November 12, 2009 Under Art

Damien Hirst and Supreme are back together again. I love this version of the artist skate deck collaboration at least twice as much as the last work they did together. I had one of those boards for a little bit…

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