Not into the traditional, but often overly dramatic bookends? Well, instead of a lion’s paw or a griffin’s snout, Design Atelier Article is offering a more subtle, and literary approach. The Bookends Brackets are perfect for any bookworm who is looking to add an interesting touch to his/her library. Get them → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Leaving God a Note.
Translating the human subconscious, Helena Hamilton‘s NOTETOADISTANTGOD is a frantic examination of the human psyche. Performed in the first quarter of 2011, NOTETOADISTANTGOD allowed its audience an unfiltered window into the mind of an artist who has successfully linked brilliance and vulnerability. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Esoteric.
Esoteric (Pronounced: Eso•terick)→ Adjective.: a) designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone; requiring or exhibiting knowledge that is restricted to a small group. b) limited to a small circle; private or confidential. c) of special, rare, or unusual interest. Example: “It’s hard to fit in with those guys, they are usually throwing around esoteric terminology that only they can understand.” Quiet …
City Time Travel.
Through clever advertising, Gotham-based brand Nooka has transformed one of pop culture’s most recognizable vehicle into one of NYC’s most recognizable vehicles. Designed by Michael Lubrano, if we ever saw one of these around the Flatiron District, we’d hop in and tell the cabby, “Gun to ’88!” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Outdated Table Technology.
We have featured many novelty tables in the past, but today’s feature has a more no nonsense appeal, one that is more of an artistic venture rather than a furniture parody. Created by Neulant van Exel, the FLOPPYTABLE 3.5 is made from hot-rolled steel, and even comes with secret compartment. Get the table’s specifications and ordering instructions → here. ← Quiet …
Dolled Up.
Attempting to nostalgically address the beauty of survival, Jessica Tampas‘ Dolls series features portraits of forgotten toy companions. Having amassed over 100 early- and mid-century dolls, Tampas’ series shatters the ideals of perfect youth. “People often want to know the history behind these dolls. Who were their previous owners? How did they come to look the way they do? Do I …
Creature Featured.
Drinking a warm beverage can be soothing, but ultimately boring as fuck. Creature Cups gives coffee and tea drinkers something to smile at. Purchase them → here. ← 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. …
Lunching Carpet.
Today we are presenting you with the wave of the future; the next big thing! Carpet art. Yeah, you heard right. Laugh now, but once you see the work of We Make Carpets, you will build a shrine in their name. Disposable Carpet (below) is one of many pieces that trio Marcia Nolte, Stijn van der Vleuten, and Bob Waardenburg use …
Destination: Here.
“You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.” – James Allen. 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
Boys-a-Buzzing.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, we found another dope brand that can help you give that special person in your life a little winter swag. Created by Pharrell Williams and BAPE® creator, Nigo, Billionaire Boys Club is known for its unique prints, and über stylish designs; two attributes has make it a wardrobe must-have. It may cost you a grip, but we …
Hold Still.
Auckland artist, Henrietta Harris, creates surreal portraits that bends the mind to the point of absolute submission. 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
ForJeremy.
Not even automobiles are safe from the influence of Jeremy Scott. The living icon collaborated with Smart to put a new spin on their friendly ForTwo car. Dubbed ForJeremy, Scott designed the two seater’s interior, as well as its exterior. Jeremy showed off the winged beauty to some notable friends in LA this past week, inviting the likes of A.S.A.P Rocky and …
Sweet Memory.
Tired of your old USB that looks exactly like a USB? Ditch that crap, and snag one of these cool looking Chocolate Ice Cream Bar USB. The tasty looking flash drive not only looks cool, but actually work pretty well, holding up 4GB of memory. Purchase → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Aishwarya Ratan On Poverty Economics.
Director of the Global Financial Inclusion Initiative at Yale University and Innovations for Poverty Action, Aishwarya Ratan took some time out to discuss some key aspects of poverty economics. “If you look across the globe, there are severe inequalities in how people access and use finance.” Aishwarya Ratan on poverty economics from PopTech on Vimeo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
A Certain Brand(y) of Pipe.
Whether Jew or gentile, everyone has dreamed about drinking their brandy in the 17th century–now is the time. The Brandy Pipe offers a long sipping stem that is gently warmed by your hand as you hold this delicate glass to help release hidden aromas and flavours. Snag one of these, and you’ll be wearing pantaloons in no time. Purchase it →here.← Quiet …
Easy Explanation.
Heartsrevolution recently released visuals for their single “Not that Hard to Explain”–and by recently, we mean three weeks ago. Why are we so late to the party? Well, the explanation is easy, we didn’t know about it. Co-directed with High5Collective, the video features the duo riding around in one of the creepiest ice cream truck ever. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Autumn & Winter Get Some Color.
Giulio Rustichelli keeps up with a colorful tradition, photographing Esther Heesch, Henrietta Hellberg, Marihenny Pasible, and Sung Hee Kima for Benetton Fall Winter 2012 Women’s Campaign. 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. …
A Moment to Reflect.
Manuel Plantin, who also goes by the mononym of Yodamanu, transports us to a parallel world that exists right below our very feet. For those who have caught themselves staring at the ground on a rainy day, this sound be a familiar scene. Palntin’s Reflet is a series of photographs that features the reflections of the wet ground. The photos …
Fuxk the Fairy Tales.
“There is no such things as inner peace. There is only nervousness and death.” – Fran Lebowitz. 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
An Elevated Prank.
We have been watching this video since early this morning, and now that the night has descended upon us, we are sharing with those who have yet to see it. We are not to going to ruin the surprise by describing what the video is about, but we are going to issue a you-may-piss-pants warning. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Click-Clack Snack.
Sometimes conceptual designs really get under our skin, not because they suck, but because they are usually beyond kickass and completely unattainable. Perfect example, Hella Jongerius‘ Weekly Dinner. A part of a collective installation dubbed My Soft Office, Weekly Dinner is a keyboard plate that allows the user to snack and type at the same time–or at least, that what it appears. …
Step by Step.
Formed just earlier this year, the Dihzahyners collective are already well known for their dazzling works with paint. Paint Up V.2 is one of their early projects in which the group painted a flight of stairs in Beirut. In the end, the public stairway was transformed into a colorful piano. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
A Stitch in Time.
Calendars aren’t usually this cool. The Stitch the Stars 2013 Calendar Kit is a interactive experience that is not only worth the time, but worth the effort as well. Featuring calendars that depict a corresponding constellation, the kit itself comes in a hand-printed muslin bag and includes recycled card stock, glow-in-the-dark ink, embroidery needle, glow-in-the-dark embroidery floss, and an instruction sheet. Purchase it →here.← …
A Q&A with J. Pinder.
Upon hearing the name of the Northwest city of Seattle, one may think of coffee, the space needle, the sitcom Frasier, Sir Mix-a-lot and his infamous song “Baby Got Back”–or better yet the whole grunge rock scene, specifically, Nirvana. Most of the time, one will not associate good rap music with Seattle. But lo and behold, a new day has come! For we must …
Salvaging Private Ryan.
Now that the 2012 presidential election is over and the losing party is left to pick up the proverbial pieces, many are wondering what lies ahead for the runner-ups–particularly GOP vice presidential nominee, Paul Ryan,who was chosen by Mitt Romney to be his running mate in the month of August. At the time, Romney’s decision to choose Ryan as his …
Just Us.
Loneliness is a tough demon to contend with. The short film being featured today is a testament to that claim. Directed by Robin Bersot, Camille Dellerie, Mickaël Larue, and Thomas Rodriguez, Solus is a tale of a fifty-something year-old man who is attempting to cope. Solus from Solus LeFilm on Vimeo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ November 26th, 2012. – December 9th, 2012.
Fresh from our food induced coma, we’re back with a whole new issue chocked full of wordy goodness. This issue sees the work of Bodu Yang. The painter’s pieces are currently being shown in SoHo and we decided to pay a visit. Nina GoLightly interviews potential XXL Freshman J. Pinder. The Northwest native is putting Seattle’s new school on the map. We …
A Little Blood.
Jennifer Abessira is an odd ball. The photographer has a knack for warping everyday concepts into something that is vaguely candid, offbeat, and unconventional. Today we are featuring her series, It’s All Right, Ma (I’m Only Bleeding). Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Take a Number.
Designer Troy Knoll of TEN & Co. has created the coolest shoes that anyone could ever own ever–no “ifs”, “ands” or “buts”. Inspired by his visits to a Marrakech flea market in Morocco, Knoll has efficiently married the handmade appeal of Moroccan fabrics with elegance of an Oxford shoe. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Peinture.
Niele Toroni‘s work somewhat resembles the work of John Baldessari. It embraces the idea of simplistic genius, employing the use of a specific shape. However, Toroni’s work is a bit more organic. Instead of dots, the Swiss artist uses neat brushstrokes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Simon the Snowman.
Hailing from Southern England, Simon Beck has taken playing in the snow to all new heights. Using raquettes (snowshoes), Beck trots around Les Arc creating geometric wonders that closely resemble crop circles. In Beck’s words, the setting out is done using a handheld orienteering compass and the distance determination is done using pace counting or measuring tape. The result is …
Zip It, Buddy.
Shahar Peleg has given students a most interesting way of keeping their place. In conjunction with his studio, Peleg Design, the Tel Aviv-based designer has created the Zipmark, the bookmark that looks like a zipper. The Zipmarker fits most books and comes in a total of three colors. You can get yours here at Monkey Business. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
A Constant State of Alarm.
“There are more things to alarm us than to harm us, and we suffer more often in apprehension than reality.” – Seneca. 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
Jive Beanie.
Nothing says, “I fucking love Thanksgiving!” like a Knit Turkey Hat. You be the talk of the table with hilarious beanie–but be weary of drunk relatives/friends trying to sneak an extra drumstick. Made from textured acrylic, the Knit Turkey Hat is available at Fred Flare. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Lady Teeth.
Remember the whole Apex Predator get up we featured a while back? Well, Fantich & Young noticed that the ladies may have been feeling at little left out, so in the spirit of equal opportunity, they recently debut their Empire Shoes. The shoes are fashioned from a pair of Jimmy Choos and 500 dentures. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
This Soda Pops.
New York rapper, Le1f, and longtime collaborator, Boody, recently released vibrant visuals for their single “Soda”–a song from their debut project, Liquid EP. Direct by Sam Jones, the video is a offbeat, psychedelic eye-fuck laced with blinding colors and fierce hair whips. Get the Liquid EP → here ← and peep a behind the scenes clip → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Street Prattle: Another Storm on the Way.
Quiet Lunch is often doling out its own opinions, but today that all changes for the better. Sure, we may be wise beyond our years but we’re also surrounded by a city filled sophisticated scholars and crude sages. Featuring our correspondent, Rico, in some of the city’s most popular neighborhoods, Street Prattle is an effort to document how New Yorkers …
Letters of Light.
Lumen Type is an enjoyable series that melds the two worlds of light and type. Created by Russian artist, Ruslan Khasanov, Lumen Type features experimental light arrangements made to look like the letters of the alphabet. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Shots That Make You Levitate.
Franck Bohbot‘s Levitation series is something special. We’ve seen photography that catered to some sort of floating theme, but there’s a difference with Bohbot–he found just the right lift, just the right poise. The Paris-based autodidact creates a series of photographs where levitation looks oddly organic. Bohbot purposefully places his subjects in quotidian settings, making their levitation an everyday feat–as …
Shelf Life.
When it comes to furniture, extravagance is revered but simplicity is innately welcomed. Understanding this phenomena, Inga Sempé has created the Balcon collection, a minimalistic army of shelves meant to hold small plants, sculptures, and other various knickknacks. The shelf is easy to apply and gives your living/work space a quaint, organic appeal. Get it → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Steps to Greatness.
As you may already know, we can never get enough of Baltimore-based photographer, Glenford Nunez. The artist recently made a fresh addition to his renowned Coiffure Project, and we thought we would share it with our readers–especially those of you who enjoyed our past coverage. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Captain Murphy to the Rescue.
This weekend was a complete dud–is what we would have said if we didn’t spend it listening to Captain Murphy. Releasing his newest project, Duality, late last week, the mystery rapper is quietly making a shitload of noise. Many are still speculating on the rapper’s true identity; with 99.9999% listeners believing it to be Tyler, the Creator. Some have even …
Well Put Together.
We haven’t featured a collage based artist in a while, but today we discovered an artist who refreshed our affinity for the hands-on genre. Like most collagists, Joana Coccarelli‘s work makes a bold statement through meaningful arrangement. But unlike most collagists, Coccarelli effortlessly blends artistic substance with connotations of fashion. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Burst of Motion.
The vivid paint story, En Route, is a visual ballet of abstract motion and dynamic artistry. The brilliant creation of photographer, Mark Zibert, each piece is a portrait of human athleticism that extends itself into a realm perpetual movement. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
A Journey to Rock Center.
With most galleries easing their way from underneath the after effects of Hurricane Sandy, we were more than happy to see our friends over at Lyons Weir get back on their feet. Reemerging from their hiatus with a bang, the gallery debuted their exhibit for the talented Melodie Provenzano. Titled Rock Center, the show features a series of selected works from …