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 …
The Future of Food.
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 …
Necessary Neglect.
“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
The Public Enemy Also Rises.
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 …
Julie’s Good Side.
Model: Julie Eid Photographer: Emil Monty Freddie Stylist: Fadi Morad Source: Touch Puppet Editorial by Francine Lucas.↓ Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/
Happy No Panty Day from Quiet Lunch! (NSFW)
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 …
A Walk Through Wallingford.
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 …
Learning the Map.
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 …
The Lemieux Effect.
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 …
Get Free!
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 …
The Pie Hole: Cool Fruit.
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.
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
Craig McDean x Double Edge.
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
Office Warfare.
Take a look at this dope print from Hidden Moves. Titled “Office Warfare”, it is an enjoyable piece of occupational satire and also comes in pillow form. → Purchase 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 …
The Hertz Back.
Remember Viktor Hertz? We featured the artist a little while back and we’re happy to bring you some of his latest work. Hertz’s Pictogram Rock Posters series goes quite perfectly with this month’s music frenzy. 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. …
Alley Cats.
The Rap Game Taylor Swift just teamed up with The Rap Game James Franco for a fun but trill tune. Kitty Pryde‘s video for “Orion’s Belt” features her and Riff Raff lyrically going off in Daytona Beach. The single comes off of Pryde’s current EP, Haha, I’m Sorry, available on Band Camp. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Ill Harmony in Hades.
“Hell is full of musical amateurs. ” – George Bernard Shaw. 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
Don’t You Know He’s Loco?
French painter Mohamed Kahouadji is a connoisseur of color. Kahouadji’s ability to marry hues is both exhilarating and forthright. Submitted to us some time ago, we actually sat on Kahouadji’s work before finally reviewing it and acknowledging its worth. Again, much like Claudio Parentela we realized Kahouadji’s greatness all too late. His raw style and vibrant mannerism is anchored in …
The Robin’s Egg Blues.
We found this great DIY nail tutorial at The Beauty Department. The gang at TBD found a way easy and interesting way to turn your digits robin’s egg blue! Paint the base coat with any pastel polish. Here use THIS ONE for the blue. And top it off with THIS GLITTERY GOODNESS by Deborah Lippman. It’s got several sizes of glitter in one bottle …
The Power of Aluminum.
The course of alternative automobile fuel has taken an interesting turn as of late. Turns out an Israeli company named Alchemy Research has developed a technology for using alumimum as a “fuel” and using electric power to “recharge” the aluminum. This news comes in the wake of a shrink oil resource and a growing need for that very source — not to …
Beercycling.
There are few inventions that can make a hipster’s brain melt; this is one of them. Introducing the 6 Pack Frame Cinch… Okay, it’s really a polo mallet holder but to be frank, we don’t give a fuck. Now that we can pedal our way through the city buzzed, you can expect drunk bike accidents to go up by 250%. …
(Fa)ssion: Take It to the Max.
Summer is practically here which means is time for shorts, cut off jeans and legs. Slated for a Fall 2012 release, Nike has unveiled Air Max 1 Holiday Collection. Peep the flavors that are sure to wore in a hood near new. Our favorite are the green & purple joints. Those have some pop to them. Not sure when they …
Car Trouble. (NSFW)
Photography by the legendary Jeanloup Sieff. Sieff was French fashion photographer who became very famous in the States; shooting for a number of publications including Esquire, Glamour, Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. He also shot many celebrities, including Jane Birkin, Yves Montand, Alfred Hitchcock, Jacques-Henri Lartigue, Yves Saint-Laurent, and Rudolf Nureyev. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Hair, Have a Seat.
Bare Hair is a project that has resulted in two poufs made from recycled PET bottles stuffed with human hair. Developed for Studio Västra Sandgatan, a swedish hair studio in Helsingborg, Sweden, the combination seems a little off putting but looks pretty comfortable. →Click here← to learn more. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Summer Forever.
Indie trio Eternal Summers recently released a new tune. “Wonder” comes off of their forthcoming album Correct Behavior. The song it said to be a step away from the group usual sound. “Wonder” features a more rambunctious feel compared to Eternal Summers’ normal mellow feel. “Wonder” by Eternal Summers.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Partners in Guide.
“Faith and doubt both are needed – not as antagonists, but working side by side to take us around the unknown curve.” – Lillian Smith. 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
The United Taste of Tara.
London based illustrator Tara Dougans has firm grasp on the balance between ancient symbolism and new age innovation. Implementing nuances of high fashion and bold art, Dougans’ work is striking and interactive. The disproportion of her subjects and their almost eerie gazes leave a lasting impression. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Eternal Peace: Rodney King.
Rodney Glen King: April 2, 1965 – June 17, 2012. Yesterday saw the passing of Rodney King, the unintentional symbol of the destructive racial tensions between the Los Angeles police and the African American community in the 1990s. King, who was 47, was discovered in his pool by his fiancée and pronounced dead at the scene. In 1991, King became …
The Pie Hole: Mexinese Cuisine.
There isn’t a sushi eater alive that does not appreciate a good burrito. If you examine the two closely, you’ll notice they are practically twins, if not one in the same. Fortunately, we poached a recipe from Julia at No Face Plate that embodies the very same notion. Burrito Sushi.↓ Ingredients.↓ For filling: • Queso Fresco (Vegan darlings – try some Daiya …
Live on Film: Back Pockets & Bad Credit No Credit.
Back Pockets @ Acheron with Bad Credit No Credit by Carly Sioux Bulla by Back Pockets \ Carly Sioux.Guest writer for Quiet Lunch Magazine. paparazza.net
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ June 18th, 2012. – June 24th, 2012.
Music month still trudges on and this week’s book sees an exclusive interview with drummer Mike Mahoney! Public Enemy is back and young Brooklyn MC Joey Bada$$ is here as if he never left. We’re catching up with photographer Diana Lemieux and French painter Mohamed Kahouadji. Stay Tuned! Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
A True (Banga)rang.
The Godmother of Punk is back with a new offering. We’ve been listening to Patti Smith’s newest album Banga and we are happy to report that Smith has yet to lose her touch. Recorded partially at Electric Lady Studios, the album was released on June 4th but while other online publications gave a review for the sake of being relevant, …
(Fa)ssion: CAMO AD(VAN)CE.
Yeah, we know… Camouflage prints are making another resurgence in the urban style scene when it seems like they never went out of style in the first. Nonetheless, when we came across the new Vans Alcon collection and we just had to share it with you. ↑ Purchase Here ↑ Written by Bim Star.↓ Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete …
The Trill Life of Jeff VASH.
“…There’s always somebody reaching for something that’s out of their reach or out of their control and they’re trying to fix it.” When you first look at Jeff VASH, you see a walking thundercloud of awesome visuals, ill techniques and supreme vision. But when you actually speak with Jeff VASH, you are met with a tranquil eye of a diligent storm. [divider]SPONSORED …
The Desensitization of a Nation.
I can’t speak for the world, but I can speak for Americans—We are so desensitized. Our actions, morals, and values are grossly disappearing. Some say it is evolution; some say it is progress; some say we are going to hell in a hand basket. When do we step outside of the box, take a peek through the looking glass, and ask—Do we really need …
Mayor Bloomberg to Formally Ban Sugary Drinks.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s ban on sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces has been set in motion after the city’s Board of Health unanimously voted in favor of the proposal Tuesday. Bloomberg announced his proposed idea last week and now with its approval, some New Yorkers are up in arms. A formal vote has yet to be secured but if it …
A Clockwork (Ocean).
Waiting in the wings for the right moment to strike, Frank Ocean’s highly anticipated debut album, Channel Orange, is sure to force you to tune in. His preview drop, “Pyramids” is as if flipping through audio channels; a 10-minute journey through snapshots of a multitude of musical genres. Definitely not one to be predictable, the track demonstrates Ocean’s lust for …
Getting the Art Down Pat.
“All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on.” – Havelock Ellis. 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
Perfucted.
Boneface’s work can be summed up using two words, PURE POWER. The UK artist spares neither lives nor details. Snorting a powdery crystallized substance that consists of comics, video games, and craptastic B-Movies, his work is spunky, gory and occasionally surrealistic. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
A Dip in the Strawberry River.
What may look like a giant pool of strawberry Nesquik is actually Lake Retba in Dakar, Senegal. The lake’s dazzling color is caused by high levels of salt — with some areas containing up to 40% of it. Extremophile bacteria expert, Michael Danson, explains the phenomenon of the “Strawberry Shake Lake”: “The strawberry colour is produced by salt-loving organism Dunaliella salina. They …
Splattery Will Get You Somewhere.
Maison Martin Margiela recently revealed their 2012-Pre-Fall Paint Splatter Replica Sneakers. The artsy kicks feature authentically accidental splatters that look very much like one of Basquiat‘s suits. 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. …
Ian the Smart Ass.
As an artist Ian Stevenson is both smart and rude — intellectually uncouth, if you will. He truly has a sense of humor. Stevenson’s work does its best to satirize the things that most human beings hold dear; and that includes everything from Superman and 9/11 to Kim Kardashian and Princess Diana. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
News from Nunez.
Remember the feature we did on Glenford Nunez and The Coiffure Project last week? Well, we are happy to announce that the artist is working on a new project and released the first photo today! “First photo from my new series. Not sure about the name yet but this project is no makeup, Photoshop, or strobe lights. Just sun light …
The Ahmad Jamal Trio.
A friend of ours sent over a wonderful video last week and we’ve been working to it all weekend. It features pianist Ahmad Jamal along with cellist Jamil Nasser and drummer Frank Gant performing in Paris as the Ahmad Jamal Trio in 1971. Our friend actually had the pleasure of recently meeting and befriending the drummer and thought we would enjoy a …
Neneh Cherry’s Thing.
Reemerging from a years-long hiatus, international pop star of the 80’s and early 90’s Neneh Cherry is back with an album of remixed and refurbished covers. The “Buffalo Stance” singer (and big sister to Eagle Eye Cherry) takes the concept of re-doing to an elevated level. The Cherry Thing is a showcase and reminder of why Cherry is an artistic …