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.


Zoom Art: The Details Matter

Posted on May 21, 2008 Under Art

People who know me, know I love my art -- and with art, it's always important not just explore the picture from afar, but examine the excruciating details that make a print, painting or piece exquisite. I recently received a…

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Speartalks: Joe Sorren

Posted on May 16, 2008 Under Art

There are people in the paintings of Joe Sorren, but they're not quite human. We have ways to relate -- they hold instruments, they take pictures, they build sand castles by the sea -- but there is something in them…

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Alex + Chloe Sunglass Collection

Posted on May 14, 2008 Under Fashion

When Alex + Chloe formed in 2004, they found their inspiration in shadows and light and created their first collection to reflect this. Now, three collections later they have returned to their initial obsession, but this time they're interpreting the…

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SpearTalks Roundup! (Click Away)

Posted on May 12, 2008 Under Life

I was browsing around the site reflecting on how far we've come and couldn't help but notice the wealth of inspiration and content we've got in the SpearTalks archives. So, I figured I'd round them all up for easy consumption.…

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Behance Inspiration: A Global Collaboration

Posted on May 12, 2008 Under Design

Amazing things can happen when a brilliant photographer from the Bronx, New York hooks up with a talented graphic designer from New Delhi, India. Through the Behance Network, Parris Whittingham has been presenting his photojournalistic masterpieces alongside some of his…

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Speartalks: Chris Rubino

Posted on May 9, 2008 Under Design

From the looks of things, Chris Rubino knows how to mix work and play. The NYC based designer, a 2006 ADC Young Gun and possessor of a shining list of lustworthy clients, hasn't abandoned his personal pursuits in order to…

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Tokidoki Mimobot Winners!

Posted on May 6, 2008 Under Design

It was a tough decision, but after sifting through all of the sometimes serious, sometimes hilarious, and generally well-written entries, we have decided on our tokidoki mimobot winners. First, a few gems from contestants that didn't make the final cut,…

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Daily Dose of Imagery

Posted on May 5, 2008 Under Art

It doesn't really matter if you like photography or not (although, who doesn't?), Daily Dose Of Imagery should be a staple read for anyone looking for inspiration or visual goodness. Frankly, it's a must visit for people who can see.…

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Last Call for Tokimimobotkis!

Posted on May 5, 2008 Under Design

Today is Cinco de Mayo, and not only are we guzzling margaritas faster than Mexico smashed that French army, we are also gearing up to judge the entries of the Tokidoki Mimobot contest. If you've yet try your hand at…

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Speartalks: The Little Friends of Printmaking

Posted on May 2, 2008 Under Design

JW and Melissa Buchanan are the husband and wife team known as The Little Friends of Printmaking. Known for their God-like mastery of screen printing, their brightly layered imagery, and their quirky sense of humor (take that, douchebaggiezz!), this Milwaukee-based…

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