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The Lullaby of Kendra Morris.

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Kendra Morris isn’t just a singer, she isn’t just a voice with a pretty a face nor is she a reincarnation of a talented free spirit. The daughter of musicians, she is a splendid creature invested in the theory of melody, song and harmonious lore. [divider]SPONSORED AD[/divider] [divider][/divider] We actually covered Morris earlier this year and remained smitten with her …

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Picture in a Picture.

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Christoph Wohlfahrt shot model Christoph Wohlfahrt in the ‘School Girl’ story for the Summer issue of German Qvest magazine. Styled by Megal Grouchka, Caroline wears Marni, Rochas, Paul Smith, Diane von Furstenberg and others. 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,” …

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99 Copies of Books on the Wall.

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Melissa Jay Craig is truly intertwined with her work. The effort and dedication she puts into each piece is unfathomable. In fact, many paper artists can be accused of such dedication but it often takes further examination to come to such a conclusion. However, when it comes to Craig’s (S)Edition, you can see it from miles off. Craig, who is very …

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Policing the Police.

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From Jiu-jitsu : a comprehensive and copiously illustrated treatise on the wonderful Japanese method of attack and self-defense (1904). 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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No Apologies.

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A moving documentary about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is set to hit US theater this upcoming July. Ai WeiWei, reffered to Ai God by some, is one of China’s most prolific and politically aware artist to ever live. In land where freedom of is expression is prohibited and censorship is king, WeiWei has been beaten, harass, detained and has also had …

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The Soundtrack to Murder.

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“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” – Voltaire. 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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The Tall Tale of Kane Mayfield.

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Quiet Lunch often pushes the notion of staying true to one’s self. But it is a theory that is directly injured by the nega-slogan “easier said than done”. Nonetheless, the theory still rings true for some. Not everyone is meant to chase their dream but Kane Mayfield isn’t one of them. This isn’t the story of an artistic soul who struggled …

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Lana’s National Anthem.

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Lana Del Rey released visuals for her single “National Anthem”. The video takes on an historical context, featuring Del Rey as Jacqueline Kennedy and rapper A$AP Rocky as John F. Kennedy. The two have been building up a collaborative buzz over the past couple of months and after a fair amount of teasing, have finally released material. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

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Money Grows in Trees.

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Alongside the money tree at Becky Falls is the following description: “Nobody knows the exact origin of the Money Tree, but local legend has it that many years ago, this path was the main route from the Moor to Bovey Tracey. It is said that a huge serpent lived in the brook and ate the occasional unsuspecting traveller. In order …

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Murphy’s Maybes.

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Orlagh Murphy seems to be perpetually caught in a somewhat terrifying but ethereal daymare. She invokes a sense of precise chaos. She plays with the balance between innocence and malice. With too much structure to be abstract and too little obedience to be by the books, it’s hard to exactly determine what message Murphy is trying to convey. It’s also a little …

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To All My Bad Bitches.

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Rapper Lupe Fiasco turned some heads with “Around My Way” and had a lot of fans pontificating the return of the “Old Lupe”. Well, in a TRUE return to form, Lupe recently released “Bitch Bad”. Off bat, the title of the song already reeks of sarcasm. Before Lupe even says a word, you know what’s about to go down… some stone cold …

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An Eyeful.

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Dutch artist Desiree Palmen is a magician of sorts. Almost seamlessly melting her subjects into her pieces Palmen paints her dummies into a corner (or sidewalk or staircase)–making for one hell of an optical illusion.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …

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Compliments to the Fool!

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“A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.” – Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton. 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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A Fine (Renn)dition.

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Model: Crystal Renn Photographer: Nagi Sakai Magazine: Vogue Latin America Stylist: Sarah Gore Reeves Hair Stylist: Dennis Gots Make-up Artist: Tyrone Machhausen Source: Fashion Gone Rouge  Editorial by Francine Lucas.↓ Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/

Quiet Lunch Present Mayfield. (Sneak Peek.)

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This week’s book is featuring Kane Mayfield and we decided to give an appetizer ahead of time. Be on the look out for “The Tall Tale of Kane Mayfield” COMING SOON. 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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Running Wild. (NSFW)

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Swiss artist Michel Comte originally started out as an art restorer but, through his own autodidacticism,  became a master of photography. Although Comte has shot a number of famous names, he remains unfazed and is always looking to push the boundaries of his craft. “If I no longer have a sense of risk I immediately move on. I probably inherited …

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Three Little Birds.

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When we first laid eyes on these cute little lamps by Fajno, we had a feeling that everything little thing was going to be alright! The Marina’s Birds lamps are available in a variety of colors, as well as materials and fixtures–from table top to overhead. Sure to brighten up your day while brightening up your room, they are kitschy …

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Skull Candy.

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For anyone who happens to be a former orchestra nerd and plays the violin (like our editor at large, Grizzy) or are simply a collector, this skull electric violin made by Jeff Stratton is one that deserves its own space–hell, maybe even its own damn hallway. This five-string beast is carved out of natural wood and backed by the devil …

Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Jorum.

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Jorum (Pronounced: jor•em)→ noun.: a) a large drinking vessel or its content. Example: “Bill and Bob enjoyed their jorums of lager.” 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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Prada Squared.

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Miuc­cia Prada is looking to dismantle the current print and pattern trend that has been running wild this year. The designer envisions a more minimalist look for the future, opting for solid colors, clean silhouettes and a somewhat sporty motif. Prada’s Summer/Spring 2013 menswear collection made its debut at Men’s Fashion Week in Milan and being seen as a brilliant …

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Sporting Life.

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“As I understand it, sport is hard work for which you do not get paid.” – Irvin S. Cobb.   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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A Look at These Americans.

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The Color Mugshots (1974 – 1988) series by Doug Rickard of These Americans is a humorous and nostalgic look at the members of society who possess a checkered pass. 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 …

Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Idiorrhythmic.

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Idiorrhythmic (Pronounced: idee•uh•rhythmick)→ Adjective.: a) self-regulating; used of monks that live separately, hold property, work individually in supporting themselves, and though members of a monastery supervised by an elected council are not under direct daily supervision or of monasteries so organized . Example: “He is an idiorrhythmic member of society.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …

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The Evolution of The Coiffure Project.

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Remember our delightful interview with TYP founder Glenford Nunez? Well, as you can tell, we wholeheartedly stand behind his work and have been doing our best to keep you updated on one of the most poignant photo project of the young decade. More recently we showed you a fresh photo but today we are happy to announce that The Coiffure Project …

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Bon Iver Plays for Keeps.

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Justine Vernon of Bon Iver has teamed up with conscious shoe company Keep to bring us a wonderfully designed shoe that is being sold for a cause. The Ramos features herringbone accents, a black fishbone detail across the toe, and a canvas upper custom “dyed to a perfect pale salmon.” The proceeds will be donated to the Best Friends Animal Society, …

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The Hair Up There. (NSFW)

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More photography from one of our favorites, Quazi King. We haven’t featured the Afrocentric photog in quite some time and figured it was time for a fix. 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 …

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Quite the Bada$$.

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There’s a violent storm of raw lyricism brewing in rap’s younger generation. We’ve seen it before — somewhere around 94′ — but back then it was perceived as common atmosphere. Those basking in its ambiance and molding its dynamics were never truly aware that it would come to an end. They knew nothing of the nuclear winter that would follow …

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The Future of Food.

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What you see is not just a scattered assortment of paper cutouts. What you are looking is The Future of Food, a dazzling series by Zim  & Zou. Lucie Thomas teamed up with Thibault Zimmermann to form Zim & Zou, a French studio based in Nancy that explores different fields including paper sculpture, installation, graphic design, illustration. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

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Necessary Neglect.

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“A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd.” – Max Lucado. 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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The Public Enemy Also Rises.

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This year is the 25th anniversary of famed sociopolitical rap group Public Enemy. Originating out of Long Island, the group formed back in 1982. Although the group started off as a pseudo collective and didn’t officially become Public Enemy until 1986, Chuck D and company wasted no time in telling it like it is and instilling a sense of sociopolitical …

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Julie’s Good Side.

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 Model: Julie Eid Photographer: Emil Monty Freddie Stylist: Fadi Morad Source: Touch Puppet Editorial by Francine Lucas.↓ Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/

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Happy No Panty Day from Quiet Lunch! (NSFW)

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Okay, we have great news and we have not-so-great news. We’ll give you the great news first: Great News: It’s No Panty Day! Not- So- Great News: We couldn’t find the photographer of the cheeky photo below. Nonetheless, it’s still No Panty Day and coincidentally we’re in New York is in the mist of a heatwave. Can someone say pervy …

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A Walk Through Wallingford.

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We here at Quiet Lunch have an insatiable hunger for music. No matter the genre or time period, if one thing is for certain it is that when your ears are graced with a melody that hooks you, you have no choice but to fall victim to it. Mike Mahoney’s Wallingford is a collection that is progressive while giving us …

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Learning the Map.

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New York City is often considered to be the home of rap music and now, thanks to this brilliant map of the stars that we poached from Very Small Array, we can know the origins of some rap’s most memorable practitioners. Note: There are about 42 million rapper that have originated and resided in New York City so the map doesn’t necessarily …

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The Lemieux Effect.

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Photography in motion can be a powerful a thing. It can be revitalizing; an invigorating experience that leaves the soul restless. After you’ve seen enough photographs, you quickly realize that very few photographers can bring that effect. Boston photographer Diana Lemieux is skilled at bringing life to what is still. Her photography is poetry in motion; a song rendered stagnant in the …

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Get Free!

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CHERI COKE just released a new song from X/COKE EP. Titled “Free”, it is their third single from the EP and features the passionately airy vocals of Cheri Dennis and the slow bubbling production of Melo X. “What does it take to be FREE? In this case it’s freedom of expression, freedom of creativity, and breaking free from the cube …

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The Pie Hole: Cool Fruit.

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A mini-heatwave is looming and just when we were getting used our comfy summer sweaters, weather has chosen to remind us that it is indeed the first day of summer. Needless to say, thanks to this recipe from Pip & Ebby, we are prepared for the upcoming hell on earth. It’s easy, too simple to be true and healthy! Fruit …

Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Hawk-nosed.

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Hawk-nosed (Pronounced: Hawk•nosed)→ Adjective.: a) having a markedly curved and more or less pointed nose suggesting a hawk’s beak. Example: “the strength of the hawk-nosed face.” 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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Craig McDean x Double Edge.

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Maria Bradley, Julia Nobis, and Kremi Otashliyska for the “Double Edge” by Craig McDean in the July 2012 issue of W Magazine . 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