Vanja Lisac‘s Out of Africa pits its subjects against a brilliant African backdrop. There is a welcomed struggle between the model and the environment, both are simultaneously vying for your attention. The model eventually wins out, hooking you with bold features, warm hues, and distinguished garbs. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
No More Mr. Nice Tie.
Contrary to popular belief, the lazy man does have some interest in accessorizing. Made from 100% merino wool felt, the average lazy schmuck can look like Tom Brady on the cover of GQ. Get yours → 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. …
The Rearrangement.
One of art’s oddballs, Bogdan Rață seems obsessed with rearranging the human anatomy. His sculptures are clever reinterpretations of the human form, not a nose, foot, hand or finger is safe. 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 …
Waking Up Free.
Dyme-A-Duzin just released visuals for the single, “Wake Up Free”. Directed by Rik Cordero & Ryan Blazon, the video is a metaphorical mirage catering the concept of a life’s journey. Produced by Emile Haynie, the rack appears on his latest offering, A Portrait of Donnovan. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Spring in the Park.
Despite being in the midst of of a blizzard, we are finding warm solace in Colleen Parker‘s work. Parker’s watercolour work reminds us of those days where you barely need a sweater at night. 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 …
It Was All a Dream.
“Never waste your time trying to explain who you are to people who are committed to misunderstanding you.” – dream hampton. 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
Spring Staple.
Jeff Staple just released visuals for his up coming Staple “Spring Training 2013” Collection. The collection looks to have some sporty leanings, we can’t wait to see wait Staple has in store. “We are pleased to announce the release of our new spring line. The foundation of every victory; whether it be on the ball field or the battlefield—is the off-season training. …
It’s All Going to Your Head.
A little self glorification never hurt anyone–well, that’s not completely true. Okay, let’s rephrase that: a little self glorification through the construction of a huge 3D paper head never hurt anyone. Thanks to Paper-Kit, you can make decent sized paper of yours truly. First, you begin by uploading photos taken from the front, left, and right side of your head. …
No Jason.
Flatbush Zombies dropped some fresh visuals for their single “MRAZ”. Directed by Phillip T. Annand, the video is possibly their trippiest yet. Upside down angles, slow-mo smoke drifts, you’ll likely catch a contact after watching it. You can download the single → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
The Beauty of Skullpture.
After taking the world by storm with his famous Floral Skull design made for Alexander McQueen, Jacky Tsai continues to enrapture us with his floral masterpieces. The Shanghai born artist unveiled his most recent Skullpture, a massive skull covered in leather flowers. It looks to stand anywhere from 8-10 feet tall. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Macnaughton Goes Huntclubbing.
Kathryn Macnaughton unveiled a sneak peek of one of the pieces that will appear in an upcoming show. Taking place at the Huntclub Studio on St. Valentine’s Day (Feb 14th), With Pleasure will also feature paintings by Sri Lankan born, Rajni Perrera. Find out more → here. ← Also view, and purchase, Macnaughton’s work → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
We Give It a K+.
Kilo Kish released her k+ mixtape this morning. Known for her intergalactic shoegaze rap, we predicted that k+ will be Kish’s ultimate coming out party–and with help from the likes of A$AP Ferg, Flatbush Zombies, Jesse Boykins III, and Childish Gambino, she seems to be starting the part off right. Although Kish has quite the following, it is about time …
A Breath of Fresh Hair.
Trinidad native, Gerrel Saunders, wows us again with his graceful layering and intricate linework. Hair Study is a superb example of Saunders’ skill and commitment to detail. 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 …
Modern Vice x Quiet Lunch Magazine’s Shoe Giveaway.
In honor of Quiet Lunch Magazine’s 50th Youtube video, we are proud to announce that Quiet Lunch Magazine and Modern Vice are teaming up to celebrate with an awesome shoe giveaway! The iconic Gotham City shoe company and your favorite online art magazine are giving away a pair of fancy clodhoppers to one lucky girl and one lucky guy. The lady will receive a …
Big Bang in Little China.
Wilson Hennessy‘s China Bang series is a head on collision of vibrant powder and unsuspecting porcelain. Using high speed photography, Hennessy captures a volatile dialogue between the flexible and the rigid. 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 …
Shoot ‘Em Up.
The world’s first vaccine to cure alcoholism is in clinical trials in Chile. Addictions to alcohol are linked to those who usually have social issues. Often needing a drink to “loosen up,” they are driven to drinking by a particular malfunction–a malfunction referenced as: SHYNESS. The vaccination is said to help with a chemical imbalance, which is only a small sector of …
In This Together.
We spend a majority of our life being defined. Ben Cuevas‘ new work, Duality #1: Masculine/Feminine, addresses the issue of gender identity. Two mannequins–one male, the other female–are conjoined by a knitted garment decorated with “phallic and vulvic motifs”. The knitted garment, and its patches, represents gender traits and characteristics. Altogether, Duality #1 is a shrine dedicated to gender complexity. Now on exhibition …
Like Clockwork.
Rapper YONAS recently released visuals for his single, “Clockwork”. Directed by Jakob Owens, the video is gritty, breakneck tour through New York, New York. You can’t help but feel a little amped after watching it. “Clockwork” can be found on YONAS’ latest effort, The Black Canvas. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
We Love Woodkid.
Woodkid has struck again. His latest visuals for the single, “I Love You”, are stunning–as usual. Bolstered by cinematography by Arnaud Potier, the video tells the story of a boy who dies twice. Sounds strange, no? Check it out for yourself. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Coming Full Circle.
A series of colors and shapes, Anai Greog‘s work brings a warm smile to our faces. The work is simple, but intricate, and Greog’s accompanying tagline sums everything up wonderfully. “There once was a circle looking for shapes, and some shapes looking for colors. This is their story.” You can purchase Greog’s work → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
I’m a Little Bonsai, Short and Stout…
We always welcome miniature art, and these Wire Bonsai Trees by Ken To are more than welcomed. Standing 2 to 4 inches tall and placed in various bonsai pots made by Jim Barrett, To’s pieces take a fair amount of skill, and patience, to create. You can purchase these exquisite microsculptures → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Malady.
Malady (Pronounced: mal•uh•dee)→ Noun.: a) a disease or disorder of the animal body. b) an unwholesome or disordered condition. Example: “Today’s generation is suffering from some unknown malady, one that you can’t quite put your finger on.“ 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 …
The Pie Hole: A Tribute to the Gods.
The world didn’t end on December 21st, but the end could very well come after everyone is thrown into a permanent food coma. Today is both National Pancake Day and World Nutella Day… Now, if that last sentence did not resonate with you or at least cause to leap through a plate glass window out of sheer joy, you have …
To Be Young Again.
Ed Young knows a thing a two about relationships. How else would he be able to accurately recalled such a dismissive quip? Another great chapter in Young’s typographic mural work, “It Was Just A Blowjob” is a guilty display that disarms its audience with its candid sense of humor. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Secret Weaponry.
“Together, my brothers and sisters, we are going to rule, not by the peace of guns and bayonets, but by a peace of the heart and the will.” — Patrice Lumumba. 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 …
Let Them Eat Cakes.
DTM Recording artist Cakes Da Killa has our attention. The New York based rapper recently released The Eulogy, and we’re all ears. Flaunting a sliver tongue and razor sharp wit, Cakes rips through the tape like wet tissue paper. At one point, Cakes puts an overly masculine rap industry on Front Street. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Fool Me Trice.
Feast yon eyes on our newest guilty pleasure! With an affinity for almost everything Fool’s Gold, it was only a matter of time before we got hooked on this bevy of chic photography. Featuring clothing centered around the Fool’s Gold music label and some of its artists, Fool’s Girls is a nonstop scrollfest that is currently becoming one of our …
A Tight Squeeze.
Inspired by alienation and angst, Ji Lee‘s Squozen is a bizarre, but meaningful, installation that harks back to a period of awkward adolescence. Things become apparently cloudier in your twenties, but at least you are aware of the storm–and you even go as far as to relish in it. However, teenagehood can be a far choppier sea, and attempting to navigate it …
(Siff)ty.
We are currently digging artist, Gregory Siff, and his collaboration with Supreme. Signed and numbered by the artist himself, these ill limited edition tees fall more in the realm of collectors items than they do urbanwear. Get it → here! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
The Sartorialist Gets Personal.
We currently discovered yet another savvy project from The Sartorialist. The Sartorialist: Personal Portraits is a black and white look at some of the lives that Scott Schuman has touched with his work. Schuman is known for his tasteful street portraits of unsuspecting citizens who have a knack for looking fabulous. Schuman brings recognition to an individual effort that would otherwise go unsung. …
Hang In There, Kitty.
Tired of stepping on your cat? Well, the Hanging Cat Cuddle Pod could be at the top of your must-have list. Made from durable polyester canvas, it even comes with a comfy cushion. 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, …
An Empire of Hidden Gold.
As a whole, the New American Noise is an outright hit, but, due a little Gotham City bias, we are particularly fond of Spit Gold Under An Empire. Directed by Emily Kai Bock, the short film features some notable new acts, including CJ Fly and Kirk Knight of Pro Era, Angel Haze, and Mykki Blanco. One of six installments, Spit …
All Day, Every Day.
Addressing the issue of domestic autonomy, Shadi Ghadirian‘s Like Every Day reveals a world of commonplace oppression–specifically in Iran. In the series, the subjects are draped in household fabrics (curtain, tablecloths, bedsheets, etc.) while their faces are obstructed by various household appliances. Although Like Every Day may be analyzing the Muslim world, the whole series seems to will an honest …
Kilo Kish x CSV.
We swung by Kilo Kish‘s art show last night. Held at the Clemente Soto Vélez Cultural and Educational Center in the Lower East Side, the show was a cordial affair featuring multimedia based artwork by Kish herself. With many friends coming out to support her artistic endeavor, Kish was all smiles. Her brand new mixtape, k+, is set to drop this …
Doin’ It In The Park.
Exploring the culture and social impact of New York’s basketball scene, Bobbito Garcia a.k.a Kool Bob Love and Kevin Couliau directed an independent documentary that brings you into the culture, definition and history of summer B-Ball in New York City. Doin’ It In The Park is about Pick-Up Basketball. Co-director, Garcia and Couliau visited a total of 180 courts throughout …
Made in New York: Modern Vice.
What’s in a shoe? If you are an average citizen who could careless, the answer may seem irrelevant, but if you are Jordan and Jensen Adoni of Modern Vice–or any other shoe obsessed individual for that matter–the answer will describe the very reason you live and breath. Shoes are not just clothes for your feet, shoe are a physical manifestation …
When Stripes Attack.
Verticals, horizontals, black, white, retro–there are so many stripes that it is hard to keep track. Bold graphics have recently taken over the runways, and that only means that the retail experience for Spring 2013 will include an overwhelming amount of stripes. Brace yourselves, because this ‘megatrend’ will be seen everywhere, from apparel to accessories. It is certainly safe to say …
A Dash of Pepper.
Quiet Lunch first crossed paths with the East London based boutique, The White Pepper, less than a year ago and we instantly fell for their cozy and chic style. Since then, The White Pepper has established itself as an independent entity. The success of their boutique at ASOS Marketplace has given them the opportunity to set up shop at their …
The Perfect Imperfections of Ms. Jacci Stallone.
A few years ago, when I called New Brunswick, New Jersey my home, and the infamous Route 1 provided a daily dose of rage as I travelled to Princeton for work, I fell in love with fashion blogs. By following bloggers like wunderkind Tavi Gevinson of Style Rookie, Susie Bubble of Style Bubble, Sherrin of Miss Riot, and Jacci Stallone …
This Song Will Make You Jump.
Theophilus London spends most of his time jetsetting across the globe–currently in Paris–but all the while, he’s been making a name for himself on the DJ scene, getting down with some of the best up-and-coming electronic and hip-hop producers in town. TL recently remixed Rihanna’s “Jump” with French producer Club Cheval. New music from last name London is always welcomed. …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ February 1st, 2013. – February 14th, 2013.
The monster that is Fashion Week is due to arrive in no time, and we’re not hesitating to get with the program. This issue shines a spotlight on Jordan and Jensen Adoni of Modern Vice. One of the only shoe companies that manufacture their shoes here in New York City, Modern Vice opened its doors to Quiet Lunch Magazine. Francine …