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.


SpearTalks: Chuck Anderson

Posted on August 29, 2008 Under Art

Ah, Chuck Anderson. Fresh, brave, and brilliant from all angles, we turned our sights towards this self-taught, Michigan-based designer in 2005, when the then 20-year old's portfolio was already competitive with those of players twice his age. Since then, Chuck…

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Manifest Hope Gallery

Posted on August 26, 2008 Under Art

There are official-looking men on the street corners in downtown Denver, and eying them while they whisper top secret information into their pen caps is sort of exciting. However, even men in black lose their mystery, and when that time…

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La Merde

Posted on August 26, 2008 Under Fashion

The warmth is played out, suntans have lost their sparkle -- even mojitos have abandoned their minty appeal. We're ready to swap sweat for sweaters, and -- as said item is among our favorite of apparels -- we will welcome…

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Behance Inspiration: Justin Melnick's "Arm Me"

Posted on August 26, 2008 Under Art

Justin Melnick is an avid photographer, digital artist, and has spent time oversees in the Middle East. All of these influences have come together in his latest project, titled Arm Me, Melnick imagines -- quite vividly -- what Louis Vuitton,…

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SpearTalks: Josh Keyes

Posted on August 22, 2008 Under Art

Josh Keyes is a tough artist to put into words. Initially, "painstaking" seems like the most appropriate term to describe his hyper-realistic paintings-- after all, the detail is above the average human being's level of artistic devotion. What else would…

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Most Official Bitches' Fall '08

Posted on August 20, 2008 Under Fashion

NYC's Married to the MOB just dropped their contributions to Fall '08, and if last season's Reebok Freestyles had you twitchy, this collection of hoodies, jackets, and denim (that's right, the Most Official Bitches have officially entered ready-to-wear) will feel…

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Man on Wire

Posted on August 18, 2008 Under Art

If you're wondering what to do tonight, I suggest you run, don't walk to see the film Man On Wire. In 1974 a young Frenchman named Philippe Petit illegally rigged a wire between New York's Twin Towers, which were at…

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Barack Obama For Illinois State Senate

Posted on August 18, 2008 Under Fashion

Back in '96 the now superstar Web 2.0 politician by the name of Barack Obama ran for State Senate in the 13th District of Illinois, and there's a T-shirt to prove it. Homage clothing is giving a portion of donations…

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SpearTalks: Luke Chueh

Posted on August 15, 2008 Under Art

"Sure we've never been bears, but that doesn't mean we've never loved one," says Luke Chueh, the man behind some of today's more recognizable pop-surrealist paintings. That's one way that the SF-based artist tries to explain the world's growing affinity…

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Nat 2 Shoes: Sneak-andals

Posted on August 14, 2008 Under Fashion

The Nat 2 Shoe that's buzzing around the blogosphere has me in stitches today. It's reminiscent of those old school REI pants that zip off into shorts. The ones I had to have to go camping as a kid. More…

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