The Gummibaeren series by Florian Knapp plays a sweet game with defenseless gummi bears; the result is a adorable personification of inanimate food. 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
Is That You, Amelia?
Forty-two years ago on August 24, 1945, a telegram was sent via U.S. Naval Radio that relayed personal messages from civilian internees liberated from Weihsien Internment Camp located in present-day Weifang, Shangdong, China. These very brief messages usually gave a few words of reassurance “…family all well…,” “Advise Mother all concentration camp liberated…,” “Health perfect spirits high,” and then signed by the internee. However, …
In the Red.
Models: Max Papendieck and Don Dachuan Photographer: Alvin Kean Wong Magazine: Men’s Folio Singapore Stylist: Wei Lun Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/
The Power of ‘Like’.
Illustrator Pankaj Bhagat has teamed up with TBWA/India to create an ad campaign that addresses the presence of cyber and generally negative social behavior online. The ads specifically ask its audience to acknowledge that their Facebook “Likes” may have more power than they may realize. The ad urges us to use our “Likes” wisely. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Designer Waffles.
Label whores unite! Artist Andrew Lewicki has ensured that you can now EAT, breathe and sleep Louis Vuitton; obvious emphasis on the eating part. Besides, what good are waffles if they don’t match your handbag? 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. …
Reinventing the US Dollar.
In an effort to ‘rebrand the US Dollar, rebuild financial confidence and revive our failing economy, New York designer Richard Smith has founded The Dollar ReDe$ign Project. We have seen most of the submissions to the project but the one that strikes us the most is the submission from Dowling Duncan. Simultaneously progressive and traditional, the redesign currency tells the history …
Stripes Are In. (NSFW)
Barcelona born illustrator Chamo San take an intimate perspective on stripe patterns. The works are both playful and sensual. San presents a duel between pattern and eroticism; almost daring you to choose between ogling the female form or becoming entranced by the stripes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
The Visualization of a Bad Bitch.
Lupe Fiasco has finally dropped visually for his hard-hitting single “Bad Bitch”. Fiasco made a splash with the song about a month ago and caused plenty of fans to proudly exclaim ‘Lupe is back!’ The video is equally satirical as the song but we honestly did expect anything short of Bamboozled II. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
A Century of Immigration.
Although certain parties would like you to believe that rampant immigration is plaguing the United States, recent studies have found that immigration is around the same percentage as it was 100 years ago — in fact, it’s slightly lower. Read more → here ←. However, what has changed is the different types of immigrants that have been arriving to the country; and …
Refueling.
Art and the use of its tools are usually a process but what if it was a ritual of consumption. Created by graphic designer Christian Baranowicz, the Adobe Fuel series tackles that very same notion. “A University brief asked us to express what we thought reappropriation was and my personal interpretation was to take something current into an unknown world. Adobe …
Losing Our Seats.
Ivan Puig‘s 2008 chair installation has a strikingly eerie nature that is only eclipsed by its execution. Ivan explains the installation’s true purpose: “The piece outlines a comment on education, challenging the artificial induction of knowledge. More generally, check the power structures on which ‘feel’ the doctrine of education in the country and its system, strongly affected by conflicts of …
The Stationary Set at Webster Studio.
The Stationary Set. Live at Webster Studio. by Carly Sioux. Carly Sioux.Guest writer for Quiet Lunch Magazine. paparazza.net
Shitty Lamps.
Good Boy lamp was designed by Whatshisname as an item of everyday use that makes the user uncomfortable with every use. He even went as far as to place the On/Off switch on the turd itself–and get this, it requires being stepped on . Puppy is in its natural pose, looking around with a bit of surprise on her face. Both lamps were supposed …
Co-Addicted to Bart.
Here a set of illustrations by Bartosz Kosowski for an article in Twoj Styl magazine. The article tells about different forms of co-addiction (sex, gambling, alcoholism). The illustration was hand drawn with pencil, inked with Copic Multiliner SP and coloured in PS. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Pay Through the Nose.
Pay Through the Nose (Pronounced: Pay•thru•the•nose)→ Verb.: a) to pay exorbitantly or dearly. Example: “If you take him up on that offer, you’ll end up paying through the nose.” 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 …
Wall Street Abandons Obama.
It looks like Wall Street has abandoned President Barack Obama in favor of Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. Studies have shown that Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and other financial institutions have flipped in four years, giving more to Romney and conservative super PACS than to President Obama and liberal groups. According to WNYC, employees in the securities and investment sector have …
The Breakfast of Champions.
Playing with your food is often frowned upon but Tibi Tibi could care less about the rules. The artist’s cereal bowl works are both candid and humorous. It’s perfect for those who always knew their Alpha-Bits cereal was trying to tell them something. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
The Importance of Eating Organic.
Organic is a word that many of us are familiar with. While shopping at the local grocery store, you come across a gallon of milk that is labeled “organic.” It’s minutely more expensive than your typical standard whole milk. At the moment, the extra dollar doesn’t seem appealing to pay. “Isn’t all food created equal?” you may ask. The truth of the matter …
Blond Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend.
Mattel is displaying some forward thinking with their newest Barbie. The “Blond Diamond Doll,” created by fashion design duo Phillipe and David Blond, otherwise known as The Blonds, is the first cross-dressing Barbie doll. The pint sized drag diva was inspired by Phillipe, who is a fab cross-dresser, and a look from their fall 2008 collection. At $125, the Barbie (available exclusively online …
Living On a Curve.
“A smile is a curve that sets everything straight.” – Phyllis Diller. 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
Statuesque Athleticism.
Berlin based artist Jens Ullrich pieces together the Nazi era, the so-called State of the Art 1933 – 1945 with the modern day sports era in his Selected Works series. The works went on display last year and featured life-size displays. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Crafty Americans.
It’s being reported that America has more craft beer breweries today than at any other point since 1887. A new term that was just added to the Merriam-Webster dictionary this year, even President Obama has his own brew. According to the Brewer’s Association, the number of breweries is increasing dramatically in just a year. Among these breweries, 97 percent are “craft brewers“ — meaning they are relatively …
Safe in the Trees.
Contrary to the variety of technological advancement taking places, there are those who feels the inherent need to stay close to our ancestors — and what’s more ancestor-like than sleeping in trees? Located in Pfronten, Bavaria in Germany, Waldseilgarten is an adventure mountain resort that offers guests a thrilling night in the wilderness. Waldseilgarten offers three sleeping options but the most interesting …
Clocking Life.
Bertrand Planes has furthered the concept of theirLife Clock. The original life Life Clock mechanism move 61,320 times slower than an average clock; each number represents years based on the maximum average life length or women. However, Life Clock 2 is absolut time based and Life Clock 3 is relative time based (time speed increases with age). Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Reading the Scenery.
Designer Julian Bialowas is an aspiring graphic designer who oversees the beautiful union of minimalist typography and landscape photography. All of these photos were taken by him while he traveled to through Canada (Calgary and the Canadian Rocky Mountains), Iceland and the United States. Only a few of them are lackluster and cliche but a majority of them are beautiful, inspiring …
The Pie Hole: Cheese It!
Today’s Pie Hole recipe comes from Yammie’s Noshery. Ooey and all sorts of gooey, these cheese buns look as if they just might rival Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay biscuits. We know, it’s blasphemy but at least try the recipe and decide for yourself. Peeta’s Stuffed Cheese Buns.↓ Ingredients.↓ • 1 cup warm water (probably somewhere between 105º and 115º. I just get …
Skulduggery.
Like most of us, Calgary born artist Maskull Lasserre doesn’t read the manual. But unlike any of us, he puts them in a vice grip and makes extraordinary art out of them. Carved from old software manuals, Lasserre’s Incarnate (Three Degrees of Certainty II) is a unique piece of work that exudes great innovation and skill. On his inspiration: “My …
Pissing Her Life Away. (NSFW)
There has been a renewed interest in Sophy Rickett’s Pissing Women series as of late.. Created in 1995, Rickett’s radically redefined the idea of women in a civilized society and played with the notion of sexual misbehavior. The series can viewed as empowering on some levels but, overall, it contains a compelling satirical shock value that resonates with its audience. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Repel with Liquipel.
It’s about to be 2013 and anyone who watched television 20 years ago is fully aware that we should be piloting flying cars by now. To add to insult, not only are we unable to pilot our own flying cars, we can’t even text while showering! But thanks to the folks at Liquipel, only the latter half of that previous …
Keeping Track of Your Ideas.
You are fucking brilliant and when it comes to writing down your fucking brilliant ideas, just any old notebook will not do! We can’t all get our hands on 15th century parchment but the awesome book below is just as good. Made by Sparrow Nest Script, this Idea Notebook can even be customized to your liking! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
The Universal Manifesto.
We’re sure that most of you, through the interconnectedness of social media, have laid eyes on the Manifesto at least once. The Manifesto has been viewed over 80,000,000 times. Designed by Rachel Beresh, the Manifesto is now printed on 100% cotton. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ August 20th, 2012. – August 26th, 2012.
This week’s cover features the artwork of Sienna Freeman; we have a digital sit-down with Freeman to ask her about her inspiration and the process of her work. The issue also see a few words from artists Maskull Lasserre and Allan Innman! Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Stay Tuned! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
A Night at the Beach with DJ Jamieson Hill.
The summer is almost over and most of us are already trading stories about the best nights we had during the season. So, because we can’t drunkenly yell it at you during happy hour tonight, we decided to share our story with you here. It was a sweltering July night in the city and there we were, dressed for the …
The Providence of Eugenia. (NSFW)
One of the true marks of an artist is their ability to engulf you into their world. We would like to think that art is a vast landscape with various unique regions that are governed by a particular genius. Day in and day out we stumble through these regions, gathering odd experiences and tall tales along the way. This week …
Adventure Time Wallet Time!
What time is it?! Adventure Time Wallet Time! Okay, that doesn’t roll off the tongue like it should but you get our point. Check out these mathematical Adventure Time wallets by Poketo. 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, …
Pita Filling.
Ashtanur is a local pita bread of Jerusalem. Collaborating with Baruch Mogilevsky, Mohar Design made to an appetizing pencil holder. It comes with a strap that is fit to hold pens, pencils, paintbrush, scissors, needles full of insulin or heroin — whatever your heart desires! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Lana Del Rey x Inez & Vindooh x H&M.
After announcing that Lana Del Rey would be the new face for their brand this fall, H&M has finally offered up the full campaign. Lana will not only star in a print campaign shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin but will also be featured a full-length film in which she will be singing a cover of “Blue Velvet”. Shot by director Johan Renck, the …
Blued to Perfection.
Soul singer Jesse Boykins III just recently released a video for the single “The Perfect Blues”. The song comes off of his upcoming project Zulu Guru. Due out October 30th, Zulu Guru also boasts a collaboration with MeLo-X. “The color blue is supernatural. It has the power to create a peaceful state and form bonds in any space. It …
Keeping It Thorough.
The folks of Thorocraft have lived up to their name once again. The LA based shoe company has released the visuals for their Spring/Summer 2013 collection. The shoes will be available soon between $180-$250 USD. We caught up with Gianpaolo Altomari and ask him about the inspiration for the new line: “This season’s theme takes inspiration from the woven leather craft …
Hey, Kool-Aid!
Jon Vermilyea creates a chilling but humorous strip that comments on one of the most delicious poisons a kid could ever drink. Vermilyea is known for his grotesque and sugary illustrations — as you can see. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
The Pie Hole: Stacking Panda Bread.
What’s cuter than a panda? Fucking panda bread, bitch! We haven’t tried this recipe yet but we’re hoping that it’s just as delicious as it is adorable. Ingredients.↓ • 3 cups Gold Medal unbleached all-purpose flour • 2 1/2 tbsp sugar • 1 cup milk w/ 1 egg yolk (both should total 1 cup together) • 3/4 tbsp salt • 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened • 1 tbsp green tea …
Bird in the Sky.
A 21 year old illustrator who goes by the pseudonym, May Day Bird, has truly captivated us this week. The Sweden youngster crafts illustrations that are surreal but oddly mundane. See more of her work → 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 …
Twittiest of the Tweeting Tweeters: Top 20 Tweeting Cities.
Paris-based Semiocast just released a study that tracked the number of tweets with location info in the month of June, 2012. New York is the top U.S. city for tweets, beating out other major Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, and Houston. Meanwhile Twitter’s hometown, San Francisco, did not even make the top 20. See FULL study → here ←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Coulson’s Study.
London based painter Alan Coulson‘s work borders along the lines of hyperrealism and traditional oil painting. Coulson’s portraits possess a brilliant balance of skill and intimacy that make them automatic modern day classics. 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 …
8 Great and Not-So Great Facts About Paul Ryan.
The media has spent the past few days buzzing over Mitt Romney’s VP pick, Paul Ryan. But let’s face it, most of us don’t know diddly squat about Paul Ryan. If a secret billionaire emerged from a bushel of thorns and offered you half of his/her fortune if you could tell them one fact about Paul Ryan, you would probably …