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 …
Brand “New” Blue.
In what looks to be a case of ‘lost and found’, the James Franco directed visuals for R.E.M.’s single, “Blue”, have surfaced after mysteriously laying low for nearly a year. Starring Lindsay Lohan, the video is a pleasant surprise for fans–especially since it is for a song that is off of R.E.M.’s very last album together, Collapse Into Now. Retaining …
Booklandia.
Portlandia can be a strange place, but thankfully the Norse Gods have bestowed upon us, Portlandia: A Guide for Visitors. With everything from a comprehensive restaurant guide to a purposefully God awful trailer, this book is guaranteed to usurp the bible in both usage and worship. Get a copy of the book → here. ← “Please note, and point out to your best friend, that …
A Sparkling Rarity.
After releasing the video for “The Symbol” last month, Action Bronson has finally submitted the highly anticipated mixtape, Rare Chandeliers. Produced entirely by The Alchemist, Rare Chandeliers sports a few dope features like Styles P, Mayhem Lauren, and Schoolboy Q. The project also sports a dope GIF cover by artist, Johnny Sampson. Bronson serves up more of that good shit, dishing out brassknuckle raps …
A Tiny Projection.
As you may already know, we’re down for anything Instagram related–even it’s malaria. Hailing all the way from London, designer Benjamin Redford has developed “Projecteo”, a tiny projector that uses wheels of 35mm slide film to showcase instagram images. Similar to classic View-Master toy, Projecto uses a special wheel roll to access these photos: “Through an iterative process, we optimized the focal length of the lenses and added a …
Right On the Monáe.
Janelle Monáe is the new face of CoverGirl® and we couldn’t be happier. Props to CoverGirl® for stepping outside of the box from ‘Easy and Breezy,’ Girl Next Door’ to pompadour hair, black and white wearing hipster. CoverGirl® is often known for the more traditional fair; however, their selection of Monáe is far from traditional. Her look is the exact revamp …
Can’t Forget the Little People.
After nearly a decade long hiatus from New York City, London based artist, Tomoaki Suzuki, is back with a brand new exhibition at Marc Jancou Contemporary–and although Suzuki’s return to the Apple is a grand occasion, the works on display are of a more Lilliputian nature. Boasting a height of 22 inches (on average), Suzuki’s miniature sculptures are a result …
The Scattered Crowd.
After ‘oohing’ and ‘ahhing’ over the Balloon Lamp we featured last issue, we were happy to stumble upon this 2002 installation by William Forsythe. Titled, Scattered Crowd, the installation involves an insane number of balloons and engulfing audio. Scattered Crowd directly relates to relationship, humans, distance, and emptiness. “In the gorgeous, breathless space that is choreographer William Forsythes «Scattered Crowd», the …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: Sans Pan.
With Black Friday looming and the premature bombardment of holiday cheer, Thanksgiving is now viewed as a mere speed bump. Nonetheless, there are still some of us who still cherish that day when you are forced to be under one roof with all your annoying relatives. For those who are actually looking forward to Gobble Gobble Day, this one’s for …
Alphabet Soup.
Dee & Ricky are best known for their Lego® brooches, which quickly got the attention of a number of fashion industry leaders like Marc Jacobs and Kanye West–the crafty little Lego® heart was the breakthrough piece needed to make the Staten Island duo relevant. They have since partnered up with Casio, Pony footwear, and now with LA based designers, Joyrich, for …
H(Ola).
New York City isn’t exactly the land of 1200 sq foot apartments and it helps to have furniture that is both useful and space efficiency. Coming off of a showing at the Green House, Stockholm International Furniture Fair in 2010, the Ola Table is a perfect piece for those who have the “privilege” of living in a 8 x 9 box that …
Doing It in the Park, Especially After Dark.
New York artist, Leo Villareal, combines the realms of art and mathematics with his latest work titled, BUCKYBALL. Inspired by the work of Buckminster Fuller, the 30 foot sculpture will feature two nested, geodesic sculptural spheres comprised of 180 LED tubes arranged in a series of pentagons and hexagons, known as a “Fullerene.” The light sequences created by the BUCKYBALL is said to …
Listening to Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors.
Rapper Big Boi invited everyone to experience his new album last night at Converse’s Rubber Tracks. Titled, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, the album is anticipated to be a stellar follow up to his previous effort, Sir Lucious Left Foot: The Son of Chico Dusty. After announcing in May 2012 that the album was 80% done, the Def Jam recording dropped the …
Gordon Parks at Jackson Fine Art.
An exhibition is being held in honor of the late, great, Gordon Parks. Selected works by the iconic photographer will be on display at Jackson Fine Art in Atlanta, Georgia. Aside from his extraordinary skill, Parks is most famously known for his documentation of a pre-Civil Rights America. Parks traveled all around the country capturing aspect of American life and …
By a Thread.
We stumbled upon the work of Ryuta Iida and out of all the projects we saw, the one being featured today is the one that affected us the most. Iida, an artist from Shizuoka, Japan, there are some sectors of her work that reminds us of Meg Hitchock–but her Misin series isn’t as recognizable. In fact, it is perplexing. We can’t …