Rapper Kane Mayfield recently dropped visuals for his single “Beautiful Drug” off of his recently released Rhymes by Kane: Thievery Corporation Edition. When we reviewed Mayfield’s project late last month, we mentioned “Beautiful Drug” as one of our favorite songs — so you can only imagine how delighted we are to see a music video for it. Directed by Joey Angerone, …
The Sword Maker.
With the pace of technological innovation becoming speedier by the minute, there are a species of endangered traditions that die off everyday. These tradition either become tedious, unprofitable or simply out-of-date and walk solemnly off into the sunset; never to be seen or heard from again. But what seems like a death may actually be a hibernation — for there …
FREE PUSSY RIOT!
It’s been a rough years for Riot Grrrl band Pussy Riot. On March 3, 2012 Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, two alleged members of Pussy Riot, were arrested by Russian authorities and for their participation as part of a protest at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour of the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow and accused of hooliganism. A third alleged member of the …
Welcome to the City of Ephemicropolis.
Ephemicropolis by Peter Root is made by using approximately 100,000 everyday-use staples to create an entire city over the course of 40 hours. The Jersey native enjoys building mini metropolises with various materials like potatoes and sheets of metal. The project is over two years old but even today we can’t help but marvel at Root’s patience. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
Puzzling.
Illustrator Tim Watkins pieces together a wide array of images to create one great abstract display that is just as mind melting as it is intricate. 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. …
More Than Hot Air.
US President Barack Obama has been catching a lot of flack for his pursuit of clean energy. A number of the population see it as a useless expense and some think it’s the bee’s knees. However, the latter half of that equation will be happy to see the infographs below. Despite the widespread “meh” stigma against wind energy, it is …
Mr. Smith & His Peach Pits.
One year ago, I came across a picture of Roger Smith, showing him towering over his diorama of a baseball stadium. Spectators lined the balsa wood bleachers and players covered the felt field. Each person – there were more than a hundred in all – was meticulously carved from the pit of a peach. I was at the opening of …
Just In Time.
“If there are no stupid questions, then what kind of questions do stupid people ask? Do they get smart just in time to ask questions?” – Scott Adams. 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 …
I’ll Tumblr for Ya: Everyday Posters for Everyday People.
Welcome to I’ll Tumblr for Ya! When we’re not out and about flashing our genitals and giving babies the finger, we can usually be found perusing Tumblr. So, in an effort to highlight all that is Tumblrrific, we decided to showcase a chosen Tumblr page every week. I’ll Tumblr for Ya will include pictures, a few facts about the about …
Topshop x Opening Ceremony.
Although this past weekend saw an end to the London 2012 Olympic Games, we are still raving over the Olympic inspired collaboration between Topshop and Opening Ceremony. The two have teamed up to create a capsule collection featuring clean tops, shorts and skirts in traditional Union Jack colours. The collection was launched at the recently opened OC pop-up in London …
Covered in Purple Kisses. (NSFW)
After recently releasing “Bath Salts”, we finally get to see visuals from A$AP Mob’s upcoming Lord$ Never Worry. Directed by A$AP Rocky, the video for “Purple Kisses” is a drug drenched kaleidoscope of sin and winning. As of now, this video seems to be doing a hopscotch across YouTube but we’ve found its temporary place of residence so get a look at …
Courtesy of NASA, You’re Welcome.
Most of us don’t give a shit about space. It’s all the way up there, we’re all the way down here and somewhere along the line there’s a disconnect. It is this common disconnect that causes many of us to wrongfully shun NASA and its spending habits. The recent landing of the MSL Curiosity on Mars has caused controversy about …
Consuming Consumerism.
Photographer Linus Morales has taken the depiction of consumerism to whole other level. Morales’ FabFood Project shows an assorted selection of everyday food transmuted into high fashion delicacies. The work is currently on displayed at Saatchi Gallery in London. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Eddie Money.
The duo at Yum Yum have some brand designs. Simply dubbed the Bear Toy Design, these new figurines are uniquely comical and generally adorable. Each has somewhat of a summer motif and come with their own appropriate accessory. Who’s your favorite? Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ August 13th, 2012. – August 19th, 2012.
This week’s cover features the founders of Ale et Ange! Owned by duo Eloise Simonet and Osore Oyagha, we stopped by their Lower East Side shop to talk inspiration, fashion and creativity. Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Stay Tuned! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
(Fa)ssion: Be Influential.
Yesterday, New York City was a perfect summer Sunday. The city was celebrating its great Dominican culture. And in Washington Heights Nice In Harlem treated some of NYC’s dopest taste makers to preview you his latest project. ↓ introducing InfluentialNY↓. There was a plethora of style at the function. Many of the attendees definitely came with there own sense of swag and …
A Zombie Among Us.
Self taught artist Lora Zombie splatters gruesome daymares that evoke a surprising sense of humor. Operating in the field of grunge art, the young Russian illustrator is often criminally crude, auspiciously satirical and somewhat sarcastic. 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. …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Offish.
Offish (Pronounced: Awf•ish)→ Adjective.: a) somewhat cold and reserved b) standoffish. Example: “She was consistently surly and offish with the would-be suitors who came calling.” 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
Anti-Pioneering the Way.
Folkstress Leslie Feist recently dropped visuals for her single “Anti-Pioneer”. The singer teamed up with director Martin de Thurah for a black and white midnight run. On working with Martin de Thurah: “Martin leaps out as this person with a really strange, beautiful language of moving poetry that isn’t spoon-feeding anything, but allows for a darkness and a buoyancy at the …
Caring About Your Body: 5 Easy Ways to Show Your Body That You Care.
I’m not a vegan. Not even a vegetarian. Hell, I don’t even believe in the ‘meatless Monday’ mantra that most Veg Heads are trying to get carnivores to begin practicing. But I can agree wholeheartedly with one thing these groups believe in: caring for your body. Here’s 5 easy ways to easily do just that and maybe even prolong your life — or at …
Laced in Sliver & Gold.
The folks at Mr. Kennedy have kick luxurious footwear up a notch. Paying homage to Mr. Kennedy — whom happens to be the founder of the modern day shoelace — the company has forged laces made purely of silver and gold. Using ancient techniques, the laces are manufactured in the middle of Colombia’s Gold Belt; less than 10 miles away …
Vantours’ Contours.
French designer Maud Vantours has her hands in few projects now and days but her Spirales series really stands among the bunch. The beautiful paper sculptures are colorful and interactive. Vantours uses an innvoative method that breath life into each on of her pieces. The ones featured below, and others, can be purchase at her →online shop.← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
While the Dance is Red Hot. (NSFW)
Illustrator Anton Marrast creates an appropriate but fun portrayal of self intimacy. This piece should click well with those who occasionally break out into a nude dance number when no one’s watching. 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 …
From Fire to Ice.
Make some room in your home for the Cocoon Aeris Stainless Steel Fireplace designed by Federico Otero of OTERO Design Studio. Instead of using firewood or a gas connection, the Cocoon Aeris runs on denatured ethanol. When the warmer months roll around, the combustion chamber can easily be removed and the Cocoon Aeris then transforms into a stylish cooler where you keep …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: (Doo) Step on Scooby.
With some of us are fresh off a staycation or hitting our heads on our desk, this video will help you get a break from mundane. Happy Hump Day 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 …
Shang Wang.
Continuing with New York City’s theme of the week, Alexander Wang shot a dope video in Shanghai, China with A$AP ROCKY, Diplo, and Penn Badgley. Fashion is becoming more and more expressive these days and this lookbook video begins to delve into the mind set that is responsible for that change. Peep it Below. ↓ Alexander Wang Men’s Fall 2012 Ready-to-Wear ↓. → Click Here …
Stenciled Sounds.
There are many styles of art. Stenciling uses thin surface in which a design is cut out then colored in with an aerosol can or paint. It’s a technique that has been growing in popularity. We found an amazing video by London-based asrtist, Pahnl, that gives a peek into the process of creating stencil art. Enjoy the video. ↓ The Sound of Stenciling ↓. …
(Fa)ssion: Simon Says Brooklyn.
It was an uber-hipster scene Down under the Manhattan Bridge. We were with New York-based clothing designer, Brooklyn Industries. Every year, Brooklyn Industries holds a contest where one winner gets their submissions and artwork on a Brooklyn Industries t-shirt. Their were many submissions: And the t-shirt design winner is…. Simon Winheld.↓. Simon’s design feature a rooster water tower hybrid with …
Smarter Gaming.
A row of PS3 games on the shelf doesn’t exactly impress the ladies as much as a shelf full of books; but what if all of your video games looked like books? New York based artist James Bit has created a series of ill Custom Video Game Covers that resemble the old penguin paperback books. The custom made covers are available to purchase at the James Bit …
Bryant K ‡ The Down Town Swinger and the Cosby Kids at Nublu.
Live on Film: Bryant K with the Cosby Kids at Nublu.‡ by Carly Sioux Carly Sioux.Guest writer for Quiet Lunch Magazine. paparazza.net
Game Over.
Quiet Lunch has been on a mug kick these past two days but when we keep running into cool mugs like the one below, it’s hard to stop. Created by graphic designer Tiago Gonçalves, this Gameboy mug is currently our number one love. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Inside the Design.
The world of a designer is a whole other subculture within itself. There is a lot of understanding and know-how that goes into the work and if you’re not a practitioner, you can certainly make some off base assumptions. London based designer Anneke Short of AMS Design Blog took some time out to address and clear up any misconceptions that we commoners …
Super Angry!
With the leaps and bounds technology has made over the past couple of years, there is no reason why you should still be playing Angry Bird with your finger — you deserve a real slingshot! Super Angry Birds is a force feedback USB controller for Angry Birds that simulates the feeling of a slingshot. All the controls found in the …
Subsequent Ownership.
“I don’t know why women want any of the things men have when one the things that women have is men.” – Coco Chanel. 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
Mutant Lover.
Brilliant painting by Paul Mutant. Cheeky, sarcastic and simplistic, it resonates with its audience using little or no effort. 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
Just Flapjack and Relax.
Ever had a stack of flapjacks so delicious that you just wanted to kick back and read a book on top of them? Well, maybe not everyone daydreams read books on top of their food but for those of you who do, Unica Home offers these Pancake Floor Pillows by Todd von Bastiaans. A collaboration with Bryan McCarthy, these pancake …
Stepping Up to Step Out.
Two years ago, as a favor to one of my best friends, I donated $20 to the America Diabetes Association. Her cousin suffers from Type 1 and he was participating in the annual New York City walk, and was recruiting all of his friends and family members to help raise money. In turn, to help her raise money, I made …
Bringing Light to Graffiti.
Feast your eyes on this dope Water Light Graffiti installation by Antonin Fourneau. The Water Light Graffiti is a surface made of thousands of LED illuminated by the contact of water. You can use any instrument you wish, a paintbrush, a water atomizer, your fingers or anything damp, to sketch a bright message or an elaborate picture. “I try to refrain from …
Kenzo Overload.
Kenzo, the fashion house of Takada Kenzo, has called upon artist Quentin Jones to cast her vision for the Women’s Pre-FALL/ Winter 2012 collection. This collaboration resulted in a 2 minute video stacked with tight fashion and bold colors. Jones inserts her surreal perspective and reminiscently Dadaist style into the Kenzo brand. Her dreamlike, and often cartoonish, animated figures have won her …
The Lamon Luther Story.
The recent of trend upcycling has taken a more meaningful turn. Furniture company Lamon Luther is proving that a business does not have to lack compassion in order to succeed. “Born in 1930 in the foot hills of Randolph County, Alabama, Lamon Luther Wilson is a farmer, a mechanic and a carpenter. With his hands he provides for his family. …
Maps & Recreation.
The Sierra Club recently created a subway map that includes every one of the United States national parks. The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization. Although the parody is “incredibly not to scale” and is also sheer fiction — just in case you were thinking about taking the green line to Yellowstone — it is entertaining …
The Pie Hole: Let the Shrimp Out of the Bag.
Spaghetti Alla Chitarra With Mixed Seafood Baked In A Paper Bag.↓ Quiet Lunch is big on innovation but we’re even bigger on not having to wash the dishes after a good home cooked meal. Thankfully we found a recipe that manages to blend the best of both worlds. For those of you who may not know of the method, the …
Hand It All Over Before I (Choo)t.
San Francisco based painter Jehan Choo creates a piece that makes us miss those days of play romance. 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
Sock Got It Covered.
An unnamed genius — or geniuses! — operating under the clever umbrella-like moniker of The Sock Covers has recreated some of our most favorite albums cover using only their socks. Visit The Sock Covers to see more. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Face to Face Mugging.
Check out these cool Face Mugs. Complete with eyes, nose and a functional mouth — not that kind of functional mouth — the Face Mug is made from 100% porcelain, microwaveable and dishwasher safe. Now, for the lost cost of $18, you no longer need to hold your own donuts and cookies… you fat lazy bastard. → Click here to Purchase ← …