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Resurrecting the Half-Dollar, One Transaction at a Time
The 50-cent piece is our most inconspicuous coin, which makes it ideal for a project that’s currently unfolding at a Maine retail shop.
Jul 1
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Paul Lukas
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A Very Special Postal Art Project
For 36 years, Alan Blackman mailed letters to himself and matched his handwriting on the envelopes to the visual themes of the stamps, with amazing…
Jun 16
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Paul Lukas
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A Very Special, Utterly Enjoyable Piece of Mail
A reader sent me an extremely thoughtful letter. Plus more apostrophic signage and a new Inconspicuous News Roundup!
May 21
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Paul Lukas
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Follow-Up Roundup
Some new developments involving recent Inconspicuous Consumption posts.
May 8
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Paul Lukas
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How Much Stuff Do You Own?
Some people have decided to answer that question by cataloging their belongings, one material possession at a time.
May 6
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Paul Lukas
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Pole Tacks
Wooden utility poles are often pockmarked with nails and staples, turning the poles into canvases for a unique form of abstract art.
Apr 16
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Paul Lukas
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The Oddly Compelling Pleasures of Obsessive Artwork
Certain artists pursue a specific niche with a near-fanatical precision and drive, producing extremely satisfying results.
Mar 24
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Paul Lukas
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Follow-Up Roundup!
Some new developments involving a bunch of recent Inconspicuous Consumption posts.
Mar 19
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Paul Lukas
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The Pleasures of Poor Product Design
A brilliant project cleverly sabotages everyday objects to reveal how much we take for granted about them — and about the design process.
Mar 12
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Paul Lukas
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Stick Figures in Peril — on a Hand-Embroidered Quilt!
Plus follow-ups on several other recent Inconspicuous Consumption posts.
Jan 22
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Paul Lukas
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Setting Things Straight, Literally
Jared Ewy’s obsession with fixing misaligned manhole covers makes him the perfect inconspicuous folk hero for our times.
Dec 1, 2025
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Paul Lukas
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Show and Tell: Address-Based Infographic
An Inconspicuous Consumption reader used house numbers to chart a formative period of his life. Plus more stick figures, a new Inconspicuous News…
Sep 17, 2025
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Paul Lukas
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