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Introducing Gazelle…

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If you haven’t met Gazelle, you haven’t met awesome. The Cape Town based duo aren’t exactly the newest kids on the block but let’s put it like this, they don’t have a Wiki page; which means they are relatively new to anyone who almost strictly listen to radio. But if you are into Zef, you will definitely dig these two. …

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Liqen x Elotl.

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Liqen is a street artist from Mexico City. He’s super talent and we had no choice but to bring you his latest project. “This April I was invited by the “Collectivo Tomate” to paint a mural on a recovery project Xanenetla neighborhood, a neighborhood with lots of history to Mexico in the city of Puebla. It was a good opportunity to …

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No Pants, Full Service. (NSFW)

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PRETTY MUCH EVERYTHING: PHOTOGRAPHS 1985-2010. Van Lamsweerde and Matadin made a grandstand with their last exhibit that included a library of photos spanning from 1985-2010. The duo, living in New York since 1995, have been a part of numerous fashion campaigns and have placed amongst the most important photographers in the world by the New York Times. The exhibit contained up to 300 photographs and …

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Everything is Golden.

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Gold is now staring at the Rs 30,000 per 10 gram mark for the first time after equalling the previous record of Rs 29,540 on Saturday. Just when people had started writing it off, the precious metal has staged a comeback, rising nearly Rs 550 per 10 gram over the last week, largely due to the low faith that investors …

Welcome, Carly Sioux!

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Quiet Lunch enjoys adding members to its band of miscreants; so, with no further ado, say, ‘Ay, vato.’ to our newest staff member Carly Sioux! Carly Sioux is a brilliant photog but, MORE IMPORTANTLY, she is an exquisite photo essayist who uses her lens to capture carefree mayhem and warm introspection. In essence, she isn’t just some sassy jabroni with a …

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Goldie Music Video x Behind the Scenes.

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Here lies footage from behind the scenes of A$AP Rocky’s “Goldie“. Harlem’s Pretty Muthafucka gives us a preview of some highly anticipated visuals and also takes a minute out for some moderate shit talking. Have a seat and take peek — provided that you are not already sitting… Goldie Music Video: Behind the Scenes.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …

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Over the Old, Enthralled with the New.

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“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com

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Jadakiss Consigns.

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Jadakiss is gearing up for a 2012 studio album release and he was grateful enough to give his fans a free appetizer. Usually when an artist does this, it comes off like a halfhearted 13 track promo but J-to-the-Muah uses this platform to go in and prove to his fans –old and new– that he is indeed the “Top 5 …

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Smoke and Fumes. (NSFW)

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Just in case you haven’t caught the new Flaming Lips video released a week and change ago, we decided to throw it up — despite it being “stale” by hip standards. The song, “Girl, You’re So Weird”, comes off of their collaboration with one man band New Fumes and was released just in time for Record Store Day (April 21st). The …

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Simply Dramatic.

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The illustration of Aad Goudappel is simplistic but still drives home a particular message. Based in the Netherlands, Goudappel’s work plays coy while revealing a bedrock of social commentary that is all too real. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we …

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Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ April 30th, 2012.

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This week’s edition sees the arrival of a new staff member (Carly Sioux), the ushering in of a new monthly theme (Celebration!) and the complete makeover of Quiet Lunch as whole (Brand NEW site!). Since we were only testing the idea before our relaunch, this is our first official issue. This issue begins a brand new chapter in our brief history …

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Soft (Yan)ding.

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Yan Nascimbene‘s work is serenity at best. Great for a Sunday — or any day for that matter. The French illustrator’s work is lackadaisical but collected. It sacrifices detail in the name of the overall effect; an effect that fosters a comforting moment of reflection.   But Nascimbene’s work is not without its message. He is fully capable of washing off the sugary …

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Woodkid Makes You Run, Boy, Run.

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Best known for throwing his stark visual style on the likes of Lana Del Rey, Katy Perry and most recently Drake’s “Take Care” video, Yoann Lemoine–also referred to by his musical moniker, Woodkid–has released a teaser for his upcoming project. Featuring what Lemoine does best, “Run Boy Run” promises bold dramatic displays and hair raising surrealism. Think the sequel to …

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You vs. A Larger World.

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This a sketch of a song called “You Against The Larger World” that will not be on Dirty Projector‘s upcoming album Swing Lo Magellan. They released the song in honor of Record Store Day which recently passed on April 21st. “I wrote a ton of songs when we were upstate last year. here’s one that didn’t go further than the demo …

The Lesser of Two Evils. (NSFW)

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Attack of the Mutant Crabs.

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BP’s massive oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico may be related to the eyeless shrimp, clawless crabs and other deformed animals now found in the Gulf, reported Al Jazeera. Fishers and marine biologists believe tremendous amounts of highly toxic chemicals may have had a negative effect on creatures that are constantly bathed in them, contrary to what BP asserts. …

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Lady in the Trees.

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Stillness in Motion is a sculpture by Olga Ziemska. The piece is made entirely from locally reclaimed willow branches that have been cut and stacked to create a human figure.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative …

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Thin Lizzy.

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From the quaint London fog emerges Lizzy Stewart; a charming illustrator who uses her craft to tell folkesque stories that warm the heart and soul. Perhaps it is the pencil strokes; perhaps it is her mellow quirk… but there is genuine something about Stewart’s work. It feels natural. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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E Cosi Desio Me Mena.

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Due to its appropriate design, we have no choice but to heart this ring. Seeming fit only for the most interesting man in the world, this DIGBY + IONA creation is engraved with the phrase “E Cosi Desio Me Mena” (‘And So Desire Carries Me Along’); a phrase taken from Francesco Petrarca’s 1342 work, Canzoniere. The Heart Signet ring has a classic design and …

Ke$ha x The Flaming Lips Upgrade You.

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The newly released Flaming Lips LP, The Flaming Lips and Heady Fwends, features collaborative cuts with Bon Iver, Prefuse 73 and the Lips’ audio-tronic bestie, Ke$ha. The featured track, “2012…You Must Be Upgraded” showcases K-E-Dollar Sign-Ha doing what she lyrically does best: sing like an injured cat over a scratchy beat but to the Flaming Lips’ credit, the beat is …

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Lana Del Rey Banks On It.

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Lana Del Rey has employed the skills of Harlem femcee Azealia Banks on the new Smims & Belle remix of her latest single “Blue Jeans”. Banks, who is currently reveling in celebrity in the UK due to the success of “212“, rides the beat like a champion while Del Rey’s siren-like vocals provides a yin to Banks’ yang. Smims & …

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(Houghton) Bothered.

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Essentially, Andy Houghton‘s work is a loaded gun; shiny, heavy and filled with danger. There’s nothing about his work that is to be taken lightly. It is unyielding and demands your utmost respect. The British photographer has keen a eye for sex, violence and despair — a rotten appetite that results in rather delicious photography.     Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

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Whatever Will Be, Won’t Be.

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“Because things are the way they are, things will not stay the way they are.” – Bertolt Brecht. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com

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(Sensu)ble.

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Complimentary to the app Paper, Sensu allows the user to create vivid masterpieces and humble doodles through the use of a brush and a stylus. Although it may lack a “real feel”, the brush and stylus works just about as well as any real pencil or brush and works perfectly with your iPad and iPhone. “Sensu is two very useful tools …

The Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia.

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From a life sized replica of a lynching tree to the various depictions of African American women as mammies and Jezebels, the Jim Crow Museum of Racist Memorabilia in Michigan opened Thursday to some raised eyebrows. According to the Huffington Post David Pilgrim, the founder and curator, started his collection as a teenager and says the museum housed at Ferris …

The Pie Hole: Chicken & Mango, Make You Wanna Tango.

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Nothing ushers in a summer fiesta better than finger foods of the Latino persuasion. Borrowed from the Tasty Kitchen, this Mango Chicken Quesadilla is quick and easy to make; and a guaranteed delicious lasso to keep guests coming back for more. Now, bring on the tequila! Ingredients.↓ 2 tablespoons olive oil 6 whole chicken tenders or 2 chicken breasts sliced …

Behind Those Jaded Eyes.

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We did a hit and run with Richard Salcido in the past and it only left our readers salivating for more. Nonetheless, we ignored the spit. Truthfully, we didn’t see much in his work. We thought it to be a little incomplete. Obviously we were out of our fucking minds. We underestimated Salcido and passed his work off as simple social …

Shutter Down.

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Let’s face it, although your pictures come out great, the touch screen shutter on your iPhone doesn’t exactly feel as authentic as an actual shutter. Introducing the iPhone Shutter Grip… Now all you Instagram junkie can feel like Gordon Parks himself! It adds a photo and video button right where you’re used to having a shutter button. The grip connects to …

The Helmet.

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Den Lille Havfrue: The True Story of the Little Mermaid.

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Most of us are familiar with Disney’s version of Little Mermaid but few of us actually know of the original tale written by Danish poet and author Hans Christian Andersen in 1837. Disney’s happy ending ensured kids would go to bed nightmare-free while Andersen’s version wasn’t exactly as mindful. In the original story: “The Little Mermaid, longing for the prince and an eternal …

Surrending to Your Slaughter.

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“Find what you love and let it kill you.” – Charles Bukowski. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com

Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ April 23rd, 2012.

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Hey, Quiet Lunchers! We’re constantly finding ways to grow and we decided that a weekly cover would be a great way to continue that growth. The covers will list significant articles that will be featured during the week and the artwork or photo will usually belong to a showcased artist. This week’s cover comes courtesy of Richard Salcido. The concept is in its …

Q'd Up.

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Titled “Steve the Q Urkel”, this piece by Ryan Milner is from the group show, “Rock Paper Sinners,” at Phone Booth Gallery in Long Beach, California — which is up until May 8th. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative …

Ron Paul: Scoring Delegates and Taking Names.

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A Ron Paul video game is in the works and politically aware hipsters everywhere are all the chatter. Titled Road to Revolution, game developer Daniel Williams says it will be a “side-scrolling platformer action/adventure game, reminiscent of console classics like Super Mario Brothers and Sonic the Hedgehog.” In the game, you play Ron Paul; a Libertarian turned Republican who is hell bent on becoming President …

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Everybody’s Doing It.

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Many artists and writers have used cannabis for creative stimulation – from the writers of the world’s religious masterpieces to our most irreverent satirists.” – Jack Herer. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. …

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Everybody’s Doing It.

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Many artists and writers have used cannabis for creative stimulation – from the writers of the world’s religious masterpieces to our most irreverent satirists.” – Jack Herer. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. …

The Blacker the Berry…

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Ng’s 100.

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Toby Ng – The World of 100. “Have you ever asked yourself, what would the World look like as a small community of 100 people? Probably not. However, it is something to think about, as the reality would be startling – as much as you’d think so, the village would only have 7 computers, and only 1 person in the …

The Classic Tale of Willy Bum Bum. (NSFW)

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Okay, out of fear of ruining the whole experience, we’re not going to really prep you for what you’re about to watch. Instead we’re just going to throw you in face first and  hope that you swim. But we will say this, at the video’s end, you’ll either say, “What the fuck did I just watch?” or more simply, “What …

Bad Nuns. (Slightly NSFW)

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Give It to Mikey. (NSFW)

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Glaring into the eyes of Mikey McMichael‘s work is like making out with a topless Viking queen in the Hall of the Slain whilst drenched in the blood of a thousand Romans. An exaggerated truth but an appropriate description nonetheless. McMichaels’ work is exhilarating; delightful. You can pass it off as smut or bask in its aura of carefree misconduct. This isn’t just nudity. It’s reality. It’s …

Tangled in Ecstasy. (Slightly NSFW)

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Quiet Lunch often finds any excuse to get filthy but Erik Ravelo‘s raunchy Lana Sutra series is worth getting caught up in. Sponsored by United Colors of Benetton, Lana Sutra depicts various positions that can be found in the legendary Karma Sutra while exploring the various physical spectrums of love. The Cuban artist crosses borders by branching out on the diversity of …

Looking for Jane. (NSFW)

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Yesterday, we featured a new video from Jack White’s debut album Blunderbuss. But in the process we became enthralled with the work of AG Rojas, the video’s director. We mentioned that he also directed “EARL” and “Hey, Jane” — speaking of “Hey, Jane”, the video is fugging bonkers. The video for the Spiritualized track, which is the first single off of the forthcoming …

Aw, Crackers. (Slightly NSFW)

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Jack White recently dropped a new video for his single “Sixteen Saltines” and it kind of fucks you in the face; vigorously. Directed by AG Rojas, who also directed Spiritualized’s “Hey, Jane” and Odd Future’s Earl Sweatshirt’s “EARL“, the video is shot in White’s home town of Springfield (Nashville) and depicts him stranded in a Lord of the Flies themed wasteland. Rojas had this …