The Roots. (Photo Courtesy of Fideli Sundqvist) Continuing on our paper chase for the week, Fideli Sundqvist’s works in the medium take us to a dreamy place; complete with chirping birds and sun rays. She delicately carves out dainty figures that are lively, jovial and bursting with color. Little Helpers. (Photo Courtesy of Fideli Sundqvist) Sundqvist’s works are like instant …
Paper Trail.
A Brooklynite by way of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Jean Seestadt’s approach to life seems very similar to her approach to her work. Working like a surgeon with a scalpel, Seestadt’s mood is devil-may-care but her precision is clean, sharp, and–upon even closer inspection–as accurately executed as one can do. After a digital dinner date, Seestadt invited us into her studio space …
With Only a Wink.
Check out these beautiful With Only a Wink Dresses by Bettie Page! Complete with a bateau neckline, hidden back zipper with hook and eye closure and cap sleeves, this frock is a worthwhile must-have for the upcoming summer season. It comes in navy, peridot, and rose. They are available at Mod Cloth and are priced at $133.99 – $139.99. Click to Purchase. Click …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Dehepatize.
Dehepatize (Pronounced: de•hepa•tize)→ Verb.: a): to remove the liver from. Example: “Hannibal stroked his blade over his victim’s flesh; taking his time to make the incision before he dehepatized his prey.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When we say, “Creative …
Behind the Scenes: Brand New Guys.
The official video for “Brand New Guy” — A$AP Rocky’s collaboration with ScHoolboy Q — drops this Monday June 4th. Here’s a behind the scenes look at what fans should expect. 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 …
El Cure.
El-P’s latest album, Cancer 4 Cure, is a distressed, semi-schizophrenic announcement of his return. After a five year hiatus since dropping his last effort, the Brooklyn native and veteran in the underground progressive rap scene weaves together his beat boy roots with bass heavy distortion; creating a Frankenstein of sounds. The track, “The Full Retard,” is as if he launches …
Alive with Color.
Jared K. Nickerson‘s series, In the Forest Where You Sleep, is a delightful marrying of color and design. The Seattle based artist client list includes Nike, Adidas, Coca-cola, Activision, K2 Snowboards, and CultureClub to name a few. 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. …
The Anatomy of Language.
Sculptor Andreas Scheiger is well versed in the anatomy of language. The Austrian artist dissects language down to its very inner structure; laying bare its mechanics for all to see. Scheiger’s Evolution of Type series possesses both an antiquated creepiness and playful accuracy. Frankly, it’s almost intimidating. The effort he puts behind his work and its concept is extraordinary. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Bath Salts: The New Drug of Choice?
This past Memorial Day weekend, a Miami man was shot and killed after gruesomely maiming another man while hallucinating on a new street drug coined “bath salts.” Also sometimes known as “Ivory Wave”, “Vanilla Sky” and “Bliss” these drugs–which have no direct relation to actual bath salts–contain similar synthetic stimulants as LSD and cocaine and can cause hallucinations, paranoia, violence, …
Only If You Allow It.
“Evil requires the sanction of the victim.” – Ayn Rand. 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
Hump Day Treat of the Week: Cadenza in Paris.
The Collective Cadenza — cdza for short — is a group of musicians that create musical video experiments. No Steinways were harmed in the production of this video: Here is our viral Hump Day Treat of the Week: 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. …
Welcome to Austra. (NSFW)
We dug up this ill vid from Canadian dark wave trio Austra. Released early last year, “Beat and the Pulse” is somewhat self explanatory. Directed by Claire Edmondson (who also directed the Broken Social Scene’s gory “Sweetest Kill“), these visuals are a lot less bloody and far more stoic. Austra experienced much success in the yesteryear with their immaculate debut …
A Bear Called Lou.
Look at what we got. It’s always awesome when someone sends us art from around the globe to share with you Quiet Lunchers. Check out this Louis Vuitton Monogram Bear on display in a LV Boutique in France. Want to see more? Check out this write up we did on the mini versions → Here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Burying the Alter.
After last week’s sneak peek, Jay-Z and Kanye West finally dropped the visuals for their popular single “No Church in the Wild”. Directed by Romain Gavras and featuring Frank Ocean, neither Hov, Yeezy or Frank make an appearance in the video. Instead, the video — which was shot in Prague — stands alone as a theatrical critique of one of …
Superb Visual.
Block them haters with these ferociously fly sunglasses by Italian eyewear brand, SUPER, and give all the framed face time your heart can dish out. The Summer Visiva Series comes in an array of fun and funky frames, and uniquely quirky prints that will remind you of shore house decor. The shades’ prints are wrapped front to back; making for …
The FAN Table.
Brazilian designer Mauricio Affonso has created an interactive table that is too cool for summer. The FAN table, created from over 400 slats, allows the user to form a variation of shapes and sizes with ease. Meant to explore “the role of tables as the infrastructure for social interaction”, the table will be exhibited at Royal College of Art ‘s …
Caminando On the Wild Side.
Go-to designer Ronnie Fieg teamed up with luxe footwear brand, Caminando (which translates to “walking” in Spanish) to release The Nolita Low oxfords that are selling out faster than you can say, “¿Que?!” The entire S/S collection–available online at Kith NYC in Navy, Slate, Black, and Leopard–will be popping up on the feet of urban sophisticates everywhere; inducing awe and …
Every Lion Has Its Day.
“It’s better to be a lion for a day than a sheep all your life.” – Elizabeth Kenny. 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
Pusha’s Exodus.
The recent beef between Lil’ Wayne and Pusha T has rap fans salivating. Shots — the lyrical kind — were fired over Pusha’s “Exodus 23:1” (“Thou shalt not raise [bring out] an empty report.”) this month and Wayne responded this past week with the rather empty “Goulish”. However, Pusha doubled back with that banana by releasing a video this morning …
Journey to a New Plateau.
Musical collaborations often attempt to sell/display a certain authenticity; they want you to believe that the collaborating artists genuinely like each other and are the best of friends. Although this strategy has its purpose, at times, it can be transparent and overwrought to a point where it just seems like smoke and mirrors. But here we have Cheri Coke and …
Mis(Fortune).
In our words, Eric Fortune‘s work is best classified as post-apocalyptic surrealism. The Columbus, Ohio based artist creates an ominous, almost violent, atmosphere that clashes with his subjects’ serenity. 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 …
Puzzled. (NSFW)
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That Has to (Hertz).
Graphic designer Viktor Hertz knows, that when it comes to advertising, there is a war going on for our minds. His series, Honest Logos, seeks to disarm the “enemy.” 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 …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 28th, 2012. – June 3rd, 2012.
Our month of celebration is coming to an end and with the way things have been going, it may just turn into a celebration all year long. This week’s book sees an exclusive interview with Gotham City paper artist Jean Seestadt; we’re also reviewing El-P’s buzzworthy Cure 4 Cancer and having a few words with Italian artist Claudio Parentela. Stay Tuned! …
(Retro)de.
Imagine you could just, I don’t know, plug in a device to your computer at your cubicle during a Quiet Lunch and play your favorite Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo games. What if you could get a quick break by playing a round of Street Fighter II’ Special Edition with James, who is always talking smack about his ‘old school’ …
Bottle Cap Assassins.
What you are about to see is a video inspired by a film from Songs of the Early Riser, an exhibit by artist Adam Young. Chris Sumers, who was a part of the film in Adam’s exhibit, decided to make it all one worthwhile video. Adam originally had 4 different edits looping at the show in his installation, but this edit is …
PJ(in) with Mike Dean & Scott Mescudi.
This is the life of a true musician. Our homie, Mike Dean, just sent over a dope picture with Scott Mescudi (@wizardcud ) , better known as Kid Cudi, in between shows on the Watch The Throne European Tour. FOR PING/REBLOG/POST PERMISSIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: → CLICK HERE ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Mike Dean Live On Tour in Europe.
As an extra to this week’s Mike Dean feature, we snagged exclusive photos from the Watch the Throne in Europe. Aside from Hov and Yeezy, the tour features various choice acts as it moves throughout the globe. Take a look at the musical mayhem being conjured up overseas. FOR PING/REBLOG/POST PERMISSIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: → CLICK HERE ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
The Roads to Creation.
Sometimes art takes patience; and once patience is coupled with innovation, it can make for an intriguing experience. Nikki Rosato‘s road map pieces — made from hand cut road maps — looks dizzying at first but a simple step back allows you see the “bigger picture”. We caught up with Rosato and attempted to explore the artist behind these seemingly intricate masterpieces. …
Water(words).
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Ultra Violent Beauty.
Cara Phillips Ultra Violet Beauty series is vivid and honest. The photographer discovered UV photography while researching her first body of the work in the beauty industry. 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
Lamp Reloaded.
These cool 9mm lamps would go perfectly in the apartment of Max Payne or Jason Statham but for the frugal price of $175.00 USD, any Joe Schmoe can feel like a complete badass with these babies adorning the walls of his man cave. That last sentence sounded kind of strange but you get our drift. These handmade ceramic lamps measure 4″ x …
Eternal (Summer).
Rest in Paradise, Miss Summer. This past weekend the world said goodbye to the ubiquitous queen of disco and grace, Donna Summer. Summer was not only a phenomenal singer with a talent that carried remnants of disco into later generations but she was also one of the fashion mavens of an era. Dedicated in her honor, we pay homage to …
Beats by Dre x Staple Designs.
We headed over to BEATS x STAPLE launch on Greene Street last night. The place was packed with audio junkies, hipsters and tech geeks — you know, precisely our kind of folk! Ciroc was in abundance and we almost forgot that we were there not to get drunk off of our lovable asses but to document the festivities. We ran …
More Than Meets The Eye.
From a distance Sagaki Keita’s works are deceptively normal but upon closer inspection you come to realize that his recreations are comprised of thousands of tiny doodles. His works are hand-drawn in ink, sans a draft, and can take between a few weeks to 10 months to finish. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
The Pie Hole: Memorable Chicken Salad Sliders.
Happy Memorial Day, Lunchers! We all know this weekend will be filled with the three best “Bs” to kick off the summer–beer, bud(dies), and barbecue–so in honor of the holiday we decided to feature this super easy recipe for bomb-ass chicken salad sliders; so simple you can make them when you’re already drunk! Borrowed from our favorite buttered up Southern …
Trayvoning.
Quiet Lunch Magazine normally refrains from taking a subjective approach to any current event story; however, this one struck such a nerve with us that we can say nothing more except shame on those who encourage such cruel behavior. In what can be deemed as the most despicable and disgusting “trends” to date, folks have been taking to photographing themselves …
Mike Dean, Check Two, One, Two.
This spring hasn’t exactly been on its best behavior. The air has been cooler than usual and the sky has had more of an autumn charm than a spring cheer. But meteorological misbehavior endured, we made our way through a rainy afternoon last week to Jungle City in Chelsea to talk shop with Mike Dean. The Grammy award-winning super producer was packing …
Playbook.
“My life is an open book. With illustrations.” –Hugh Hefner. 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
A Feel for Keal.
UK artist Barbara Keal’s handmade felt hats show us where the wild things really are. Made from alpaca and sheep wool, Keal makes the felt herself and fashions the hats after various wild beasts; from steer to jungle cats. Her wares are rustic and primal, able to bring out the animal in anyone, so go ahead: let out that guttural …
Shakespeare Swag.
We here at Quiet Lunch like to consider ourselves a fine group of wordsmiths (’cause we like to talk good and stuff) so this week’s LYSL is a roster of the origins of words that we use often, if not sometimes too much. Words like “swagger”, “nerd” and “Yahoo”, for examples, are the ones that some believe to be new …
Guy Rules #48
“The only acceptable gifts one dude can give to another dude are booze, a gun or a sword.” * *Today’s Guy Rule is not a Quiet Lunch original* 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 …
Resting Upright.
There was a time when sleeping vertically was a privilege strictly reserved for vampires and heroin addicts but now, thanks to contemporary visual artist, Ernesto Neto, we can all sleep like vampire heroin addicts. The Brazilian artist’s installations are some of the comfiest displays you’ll ever have the pleasure of seeing — the vertical bed just being one of them. …
The Write Stuff.
Welcome to writer’s paradise! This nifty typewriter gadget turns your desktop or iPad into an awesomely retro desk centerpiece via USB connection and is perfect for those who appreciate the humble beginnings of word processing technology. Available already made for a good chunk of change (between $600-$800 a pop), you can also opt to purchase the conversion kit if you …
The Beauties & the Beasties.
Jenny Liz Rome‘s knack for mixing untamed nature with high fashion is worth cherishing. The fine artist, who is also a photographer, skillfully weaves together feral beast with raw beauty. 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 …