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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.


Adam Neate: A New Understanding

Posted on October 9, 2009 Under Art

Adam Neate's exhibition at Elms Lester Painting Rooms opens to the public today in London– it's entitled A New Understanding and shows off what looks to be an incredible and moving body of work. The exhibition continues until 21st November,…

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Collective Sao Gabriel

Posted on October 8, 2009 Under Food

If there was ever a luxury beer made for food pairing, my South African buddy Rui created it with Collective Sao Gabriel. And damn, they did such an incredible job with packaging. Wonder how it tastes? Stay tuned.

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HTC HD2 Sense

Posted on October 8, 2009 Under Gadgetry

My friend Eric from HTC popped by my office the other day with a demo unit of the new HD2– I have to say it was pretty impressive. I'm not a huge fan of Windows Mobile but they did a…

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Frieze Art Fair

Posted on October 8, 2009 Under Art

I wish I was in London next week to check out the Frieze Art Fair. If you're there, pop by Galerie Emmanuel Perrotin's booth (F11) at Regent's Park in London. The opening reception is Wednesday 14 October, 2009 15 -…

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Wishbone Bikes

Posted on October 6, 2009 Under Design

Am I too big for the Wishbone Running Bike? Starts as a tricycle and on converts to two wheels as you (or your little one) grows. Via Grassrootsmodern

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Acronym 2009 Fall/Winter Collection

Posted on October 5, 2009 Under Fashion

Great looking Acronym collection for the Fall and Winter. It reminds me of Burton's Analog stuff. You can check out more coverage by Eugene Kan at Hypebeast.

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The Breakfast Machine

Posted on October 5, 2009 Under Life

Last month, Yuri Suzuki and Masa Kimura started to build the Breakfast Machine during Platform21 in Amsterdam. The machine is a Rube Goldberg machine which can serve you an omelet, coffee and a toast with jam. Yuri and Masa invited…

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Beethoven's 5th Graphics

Posted on October 5, 2009 Under Music

A graphical score animation of Beethoven's 5th Symphony. You can check out what color represents each instrument here.  Via Today and Tomorrow

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Twistedfork

Posted on October 5, 2009 Under Art

Twistedfork is the portfolio of designer/illustrator Dan Matutina from the Philippines. Talented fella! A few of my favorite images after the jump. Check him out. (more…)

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ARRGH Hated Movie Scenes!

Posted on October 5, 2009 Under Life

This week, a 33-year-old Belgian blogger has started a project called ARRGH !, a blog that collects the most hated movie scenes ever...

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