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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.


Flashback: Retro Design

Posted on November 3, 2009 Under Books

New Victionary book about retro design and how it's appearing in contemporary graphical work. Looks good as both inspiration and a reference tool. Emerged today as the perfect marriage between old and new, retrospective designs are deemed to be an…

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Black Noise: Awesome Music Video

Posted on November 3, 2009 Under Music

Totally rad music video by Tin Spider Studio.  It's the new single from Black Noise feat. Lex One, taken from Black Noise 'EP.02' on Southern Fried Records.  Just watch it, you'll see.

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Papercraft Self Portrait

Posted on November 3, 2009 Under Art

Artist and designer Eric Testroete, in his own words: I made this as my costume for Halloween 2009. It was kind of inspired by big-head mode seen in videogames. I really wanted to get the faceted geosphere look with wireframe.…

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The Reverb Solar Powered iPod Dock

Posted on November 2, 2009 Under Gadgetry

Perhaps a competitor to the Geneva Sound System (I've got one in my house and I LOVE it), is the Reverb Solar Powered iPod Dock (it stands 3 feet tall, so that's some dock). It has built in solar panels…

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Outlier Clothing

Posted on November 2, 2009 Under Fashion

What happens when you make a hoodie out of Merino wool? New York based clothing company Outlier knows the answer in one word: Awesome.  They're durable, warm, wicking. Originally built for cycling, these look fantastic. Check them out.

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Johnny 7 Stop Motion

Posted on November 2, 2009 Under Music

Nice top motion music video for 1970's punk band The Johnny 7 Combo and their song "I Wipe My Nose On You". Artist Andy Martin Says: I created an animated handmade poster using a tub of black paint, a tub…

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Doca Pet

Posted on October 30, 2009 Under Design

If I had pets in NYC, they'd be eating and drinking out of bowls that looked this good from Doca Pet.

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Nike Paris Bastille by 180g

Posted on October 30, 2009 Under Fashion

Initially shown back in April, Nike announces a wider launch for November from its Paris Bastille by 180g campaign, focused on three simple sneaker styles, including the Tennis Classic, Air Flytop, and Flash. All three receive unique 180g treatments, a…

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Krink Mini Cooper

Posted on October 29, 2009 Under Art

Legendary New York street artist Craig “KR” Costello customized a Mini Cooper S with his signature KRINK aesthetic. The car was shown today at Erste Liebe Bar in Hamburg, Germany. A vernissage takes place at Vicious Gallery on October 31st.…

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Le Cuffie Di Giovanni

Posted on October 29, 2009 Under Fashion

Great merino wool bobble hats by Alessia Giovanni in Italy. And a damn cute kid!

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