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.


Growing Jewelry

Posted on August 5, 2009 Under Design

Growing Jewelry is a redefinition of modern values. It is a clash of jewelry and gardening; couture and organism. The collection of this hand jewelry is designed for people in metropolitan cities and is an experiment in drawing nature toward…

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Into The Wild Title Sequence

Posted on August 5, 2009 Under Art

Absolutely love this Unofficial Into The Wild Title Sequence by student Jurjen Versteeg. One talented dude. Thanks Mike!

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Vintage Tennis Classic

Posted on August 3, 2009 Under Fashion

I'm absolutely loving Nike's latest push back into their heritage with their vintage lines. This Tennis Classic is 95 Euros, available at Star Cow. Via Hypebeast

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Jeremy Somers does Bing!

Posted on August 3, 2009 Under Art

Our friend from down under, Jeremy Somers is on the front page of Bing today! Awesome! Congratulations! A summer storm envelopes the Sydney skyline. This photo by Jeremy Somers won our first ever Facebook Photo Contest as voted by Fans…

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Eepmon for Yahoo!

Posted on August 2, 2009 Under Art

My friend Eric Chan (Eepmon) just recently just finished two art pieces done for Yahoo! in South East Asia, for a campaign called "BIG IDE CHAIR". This is one of the two pieces he created for their event. Great, as…

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Jose Parla: STAGES Interview

Posted on July 31, 2009 Under Art

A great interview with one of my favorite artists Jose Parla during the Stages art opening in Paris.  Love him (and I've luckily got a few of his pieces). JOSÉ PARLA - STAGES PORTRAITS BY LA MJC from La MJC…

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Cheesburger Cupcakes

Posted on July 30, 2009 Under Food

Gross. Awesome. Cheeseburger Cupcakes. Grossly awesome. My boyfriend surprised me on my birthday with these amazning little cupcakes. They were a huge hit so we decided to make a how-to page for everyone that always asks about them. By Kate…

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Star Wars x Full Metal Jacket

Posted on July 29, 2009 Under Art

Great Star Wars and Full Metal Jacket mash up poster by artist and "graphic satirist" KENYONB. $30 and it's yours. Star Wars and Full Metal Jacket is like chocolate and peanut butter"¦ Darth Vader and Private Joker's helmet epitomize the…

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Handcrafted Wooden Handlebars

Posted on July 29, 2009 Under Design

No, these are not wooden handlebar mustaches. They're bad ass handcrafted wooden handlebars for bikes. Check out more at Workerman and buy them on Etsy. (He also seems to make some great t-shirts).

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Mickey Jackson Mouse

Posted on July 28, 2009 Under Design

An interesting/odd project by atelier Alessio Blanco for Walt Disney Company: Mickey Mouse was born as anthropomorphic mouse and from its origins until today has evolved to meet the aesthetic taste of a society in constant transformation. Continuing this process,…

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