Have you ever dreamed of being at the helm of an entire party? Do you think you can find the Skrillex in you? Well, this may very well be the gadget that will help you fulfill your DJ dreams. What you are looking at is the world’s 1st mobile mixer that connects to any mp3 device. The PokketMixer allows anybody to …
Seasons Ahead.
Sculptor Krisztianna recently created wall sculptures that explore all four of our seasons. Each work comes customized with appropriate adornments that pay homage to their respective season. Autumn Muertita. “Autumn Muertita is one of four sculptures that represent the seasons. This Muertita is the crowned sentinel of the harvest, feasts, and remembering the lives of those who are no longer …
Forever Summer.
One of our favorite photographers, J. Quazi King, recently shot the lovely Whitney Summer. The series is a minimalistic and quaint, somewhat of a far cry from his usual bold, vibrant style. 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 …
Man and His Best Friend.
“If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.” – Mark Twain. 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 …
BBQ Films Presents: Zoolander & The Derelicte Fashion Show.
BBQ Films Presents: The Derelicte Fashion Show by Carly Sioux Carly Sioux.Guest writer for Quiet Lunch Magazine. paparazza.net
Cup Full of White Sprite.
Riff Raff recently released visuals for his single “White Sprite”. Directed by Jason Ano, the video was shot at the Upper West Side home of our good friend AT; our homeboy, Liam McMullan, owner or The Factory New, also makes an appearance along with artist Aesha Waks. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
True Luv.
What is Love? This independent film looks into the world of a police officer (played by Common), whose underworld connections interferes with the life of the most important person in his world… his son. Take a look into what true Luv is. ↓ Luv .↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Take the Good with the Bad: Emmys Red Carpet Breakdown.
The Emmys have come and gone; now it’s time for Quiet Lunch to switch it up and play fashion police. The stars were lacking luster that night with only a hand full of actresses standing out- whether they wanted to or not. So we’ve compiled a brief list of the good and downright horrible. Let’s take a look. The Good. …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: Up, Up & Away
Pogo gets another pic for this week’s Hump Day treat. This time is a great musical treat based on Disney/Pixar’s “UP” animated movie. Here is our viral Hump Day Treat of the Week: → 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 …
A Course in Swearology.
Education in America is almost dreadful. When you think of how many of us aren’t well versed in the ology of swearing, it makes you sick. After all, how is one suppose to express their anger adequately without a proper vocabulary of swear words to work with? How will the younger generation truly offend the elderly when their curse word …
The Zombie Men Cometh.
After our brief interview with the RZA, we didn’t think the night could truly get any better. Little did we know, the Flatbush Zombies would readily grace our cameras after a monstrously ill performance that left the stage smoking. The gang was surprisingly subdued, nowhere near as raucous as they were on stage but still maintaining an easygoing joviality that …
The Pie Hole: Custard’s Last Stand – Most Likely Not.
With the days of summer now behind us, we can now delve into the more savory and hearty foods that warm our soul the most. Today’s recipe comes from Gina Marie Miraglia Eriquez and feaured a reinvention of the classic Japanese egg custard—chawan mushi—with creamy corn and crab. Steamed Corn Custards with Crab.↓ Ingredients.↓ FOR CUSTARD • 1 cup fresh corn kernels (from 2 ears) …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Quaff.
Quaff (Pronounced: Kwahf)→ Verb.: a) to drink deeply. Example: “We stopped at a bar and quaffed a few beers.” 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
Noise in Paris. (NSFW)
Ever since we featured his Naked Truth series a while back, Mario Zanaria has become one of our most cherished photographers. His work is often a revealing experience and his innate ability to capture these moments is what makes him an artistic force to be reckoned with. Once photographed, his subjects are usually encased in a frame of bare honesty. …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ Sept 24th, 2012. – September 30th, 2012.
This week’s issue sees the conclusion of our epic summer night. The issue also sees Quiet Lunch catching up with the Flatbush Zombies who also performed Burton’s launch of the movie 13. 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 …
Into the Abyss.
Artist Jen Stark creates a seemingly endless crater of color in her Abyss sculpture. Also dabbling in drawing and animation, Stark colorful sculptures take center stage for the most part. See more of 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 tinge. When …
Hell Yeah, No Way, Whatever.
Artist Oliver Hamsch creates some fun work that illustrates some key phrases that some of us may use everyday. 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
Flags, Letters, Countries & Stereotypes.
Kirill Zaytsev‘s “Flagsters: Flags Letters Countries & Stereotypes” is an entertaining visual experiment that translates national flags by using their verbal stereotypes to reinvent pre-existing national designs. 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 …
A Stretch in Anatomy.
Artist André Wee has found a way to give you that third arm you’ve always wanted. No more itches you can’t reach. No more stretching across the couch to get the TV remote. Check out André’s “Anatomy” project for some artistic relief. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
R&R with a Side of Bacon.
It may be safe to say that the folks at the Yellow Bug Boutique just might love bacon more than we do. We didn’t think it was possible but once we saw this pillow, we knew that we may have met our match. They even have it down to an exact science! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Strapped to a Gold Mine.
With the value of the U.S. Dollar plummeting thanks to QE Infinity, folks are loading up on stock piles of that thing that originated in the stars, gold. Brought to you by Lodon-based clothing brand, KTZ (or Kokon ToZai), this pack just might make you bust out your old grills and really blind your haters. ↓ Golden BackPack ↓. This backpack has gold coin print , …
Great Lawn of Know-How.
The growth of knowledge is very much a figurative concept. Fortunately for us, Yuruliku has created GreenMarker bookmarks that allow you to see a wealth of knowledge grow before you like a lush lawn of know-how. Get yours →here←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
42 Is the Magic Number.
Baseball icon, Jackie Robinson, is finally getting a biopic done in his name. Directed by Brian Helgeland, 42 will not be first movie to tell Robinson’s tale but unlike its television based predecessors, this will be the first motion picture since Robinson played himself in 1950s The Jackie Robinson Story. Set to be released on April 12th, 2013, Robinson (who has been previously played …
The Pie Hole: The Great San Gennaro Pigout.
For decades, New York City has enjoyed the lights and sweet aromas of the San Genarro Festival. Held annually since 1996, the 86th Feast of San Genarro has become a key indication of fall, bringing with it games, merriment and, most of all, delicious foods. Hungry tummies roam the selected blocks of Little Italy following their noses to whichever food …
Francis Has Our Hearts.
Artist Francis Baker is an artist who doesn’t just create to inspire, he creates to bring pertinent sociopolitical issues to the forefront — and not just sociopolitical issues but issues that affect the human condition overall. Baker explains the idea behind Armament, a current work in progress: “I created this work, inspired by the Egyptians and the ‘Arab spring’. The visual starting …
New York’s Week in Fashion: Vera Wang x Oscar de la Renta x Honor.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and …
A Visit to the New Mumbai.
Tobias Revell makes our brains hurt. Let’s put it like this, you know how Onion News can seem like the real news to a person who is watching it for the first time? Well, that is what we went through with Revell’s project, New Mumbai. At first we said, “Wait, is this shit real?” Then, as we delved deeper into …
The Pie Hole: Lady Lavender.
Although it’s fall, these next few days will still have a taste of summer on its lips; and so can you, if you follow this recipe to the tee. Borrowed from Kelly at Eat Yourself Skinny!, this recipe will give you the Indian summer that you deserve. .↓ Ingredients.↓ • 2 cups water • 1/2 cup sugar • 1/4 cup agave nectar (or …
(HUF)fing the Fall Air.
HUF can do no wrong and, in this case, they only did right with their new Fall/Winter 2012 collection by sticking to familiar basics while improving on designs that we already love. → Click Here to Purchase ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Bald-Its.
If looking in the mirror wasn’t enough to remind you that you’re going bald, then these balding post-its may be just the thing you need to help you embrace your changing physique. Add a little self-effacing humor to your life with these creatively crafted reminders! Have a looksy for yourself: Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
A Night with the Abbott.
Last week Quiet Lunch stopped by Angel Orensanz Foundation, Inc. for the premier of Burton‘s movie 13 but on top of seeing one of the sickest skate films ever, we were also anticipating performances by Wu patriarch, the RZA, and Brooknam newcomers, Flatbush Zombies. We strolled up to the venue and was automatically taken aback by the line that seemed to …
New York’s Week in Fashion: Calvin Klein x Anna Sui x DKNY X Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and lesser- …
Failing to “Coexist”.
Coexist is the second album to come from the UK-based band The xx since their self-titled debut album, which was released in 2009. This much anticipated second album keeps up the minimalist trend of their debut, however, it takes a new approach to keeping their sound minimal. Unlike the first album, where each individual track could stand alone as a …
Ecoooooooooooo.
Light artist Ivan Navarro‘s Eco (2011) series is a deceptively intriguing display that plays with the concept of onomatopoeia. 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
A Life to Live.
Yuna teamed up with Theophilus London for the tune “Live Your Life”. The song is distant but ethereal and London treads lightly, making the collaboration air tight and just right. 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,” …
On the Grid.
We have a treat for all the Tetris junkies. Being that you are probably an adult and it’s difficult for you to show your love for the game without someone accusing you of having a Peter Pan complex; Kim HyunJoo’s grid sofa allows you to be a bit more discreet… kind of. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Pocket Sized Vacays.
With the colder seasons approaching, you may find yourself longing for the warm breezes of summer and spring, looking at your shorts with sour remembrance and, most of all, contemplating suicide. But before you slit your wrists or force your spouse to find you sprawled out Kurt Cobain style, let Valulot & Dyèvre cure what ails ya! Part of the MINIFLUX …
Curb Your Tee.
Let’s face it, t-shirts these days are far too enthusiastic. They’re either riddled with blatant messages that implore you to obey or slathered with crazy patterns that make your mind twirl — enough! 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 …
New York’s Week in Fashion: Marc Jacobs x Thom Browne X Victoria Beckham.
Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and lesser- …
Bars of Freedom.
Built by Marco Cianfanelli, this magnificent sculpture commemorates 50th anniversary of Nelson Mandela’s arrest by apartheid police. The sculpture includes 50 steel columns that symbolize prison bars. When you view them at certain angles, Mandela’s face appears. 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 …
Bombed.
Remember those rocket shaped cappuccino thingamajigs we showed you a while back? Take a look at these Bombs Away shot glasses. Made from high-quality double-walled borosilicate glass, they feature an authentic looking bomb compartment that makes you feel like a B-52 pilot who’s drunk off his ass. Get them →here←! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Still Life.
Model: Irina Nikolaeva Photographer: Natalia Alaverdian Magazine: Harper’s Bazaar Russia May 2012 Source Fashion Editorial Curated by Francine Lucas.↓ Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/
Road Kill Proof.
Backpacks are usually cumbersome if your mode of transport has 2 wheels. And who wants to look like a messenger everyday on their way to work or their next class? So we were kind of giddy when we came across a dope shell shaped back pack. ↓ Cyclus Pangolin .↓ This brain bucket will definitely give you a modern futuristic look …
Smoke ‘Em Out!
Smith Journal collaborated with renowned Victorian grower, gatherer, hunter and cook Rohan Anderson to build a pioneer-style cold smokehouse on his property just outside Ballarat. This short film by Melbourne-based production studio Commoner captures the vision of the smokehouse build and the story of Anderson’s motivation. A step-by-step account of the process is featured in Smith Journal volume four, on sale now. …
Cloud Over Calgary.
Calgary based artist and filmmaker Caitlind Brown created a whimsical installation for this year’s Nuit Blanche in Calgary, which took place a few nights ago. Simply titled, Cloud, the installation is made from 5,000 reappropriated domestic light bulbs. Participants are allowed to walk through a shower of rain-like pull string switches and illuminate the cloud at their on will. More info here. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …