Tomorrow will as epic as the day someone first sullied the walls of the legendary CBGB’s. Tomorrow will be the day that rock and roll’s dead souls are revived. Tomorrow is the day that Bodega de la Haba and OXHEART present The Wrong of Spring. Happening May 1st at the Bowery Hotel (335 Bowery, New York) with doors opening at …
For a Safe KAWS.
In an effort to promote bicycle safety, the New Museum Store and the Safe Streets Fund have collaborated with the notorious KAWS to bring us a limited edition Bern Watts bicycle helmet. The helmet features KAWS classic X’s and eyes design, but there are only a limited edition of 500 available. The KAWS bicycle helmet is available for pre-order with delivery in mid-June at the New Museum …
All the Candy You Can Eat.
As we’ve already made clear, we’re big fans of Gordon Holden and this past Friday we got the chance to check out his latest show, Times Have Changed, Eat More Candy, at Art On A Gallery located just on the edge of Alphabet City. Featuring some new works, as well as some familiar favorites, Holden and company hosted a of night live music, …
Wakuda at LaunchPad.
We went to visit our good friend Jonathan Wakuda Fischer at LaunchPad in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. We reported last week that Wakuda would be unveiling some new stencil work and a sick mural, all done in the signature ukiyo-e/graffiti style that has become his calling card. After the unveiling and a groovy music performance by NYC rapper, Gliffics, we spoke to …
The Circles of Life.
Laura Berger just released a new illustration that cleverly sums up her life–as well as some of our own. Complete with circle graph thingy and legend, the illustration a quaint nod to sanity. 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 …
Privacy.
In his series, Private Bunker, German artist, Carsten Güth, convinces us that a house is not a home unless it has no windows… or doors, for that matter. In a fine display of dry wit, Güth uses the series to show us that too much privacy can result in us being trapped in our reality. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Come Through Anytime.
We spent much of the weekend listening to Yuna’s new tune, “Let Love Come Through” with Kyle. It’s a steady boom bap made ethereal by Yuna’s sweet, dainty vocals. The song can be found on her forthcoming EP, Sixth Street. Yuna says of the upcoming project: “‘Sixth Street’ is probably a new chapter for me. All of the songs were written in …
Silver Lining.
An artist with a libido often stands on shaky grounds. Their work can either be perceived as pretentious smut or unbridled carnal inspiration. Katherine Jane Wood is a female photographer who encourages us to embrace the female form (and its sexuality) not as pornography, but as art. Wood’s Silver series, however brief, is a dazzling presentation that makes an American Apparel ad look …
Muses in Progress.
Muses is a work in a progress, and we love where it’s going so far. Created by Conrad Roset, the series is an intimate romp between sketch and paint. 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,” …
Digitize Me, Drew.
Pixel artist Drew Wise collaborated with Beloved Shirts to bring us a series of nostalgic 8-Bit sweaters that are inspired by some early video games classics. The Drew Wise collection consists of nine pieces altogether, but the Tetris seems to be sold out for obvious reasons. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Made Up Information.
Designer Charles Williams created an interesting interpretation of Information Graphics. Using a selection of thin colorful ribbons, Williams skillfully arranged them to reflect the made up data. 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. …
Wakuda Unveils at LaunchPad.
Factory New artist Jonathan Wakuda Fischer is having an art showing and mural unveiling at LaunchPad tonight in Brooklyn. Wakuda is a modern graffiti artist inspired by ukiyo-e, resulting in art that is in the style of traditional Japanese woodblock. There will also be a special performance by Gliffics. Quiet Lunch will also be in the building. See you there! Quiet LunchQuiet …
Feel It One More Time.
After recently releasing their latest single, “Feel”, the duo has followed with up some clean visuals. Directed by Nat Lanyon, the video is a simple affair, relying on vibrant backdrops, a seedy bearded guy, and a adorable pooches. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
God Save the Q.U.E.E.N.
If you have yet to hear Janelle Monáe & Erykah Badu’s “Q.U.E.E.N.”, punch yourself in the face. It seems like this marriage should have happened ages ago, but with Monáe’s new album on the horizon, the timing couldn’t be better. Monáe recently explained the origin of the song via twitter: “Q.U.E.E.N. was inspired by private discussions between Erykah and me. It is …
Dave 1 x Frank & Oak = Classic.
Dave 1 is teaming with Montreal menswear tailor, Frank & Oak. The Chromeo member has been called on to help design a groovy capsule collection that is inspired by the South of France. Watch Dave 1 and Frank & Oak creative director, Ethan Song, discuss the concept behind the collection–which will be available May 1st. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
GZA & Devo Make History.
GZA will be performing at the Natural History Museum‘s (Los Angeles) 100th birthday bash. Headlining the Centennial Celebration with new wavers Devo, the Wu-Tang general will be part of a musical performance that will accompany the grand unveiling of the Otis Booth Pavilion. Celebrators will be treated to a cocktail reception and an exclusive menu designed by celebrity chefs, Vinny Dotolo and …
3X Over.
Paul X. Johnson recently did some new work for the London Spring/Summer 2013 issue of SHOP magazine. If our count is correct, this is the third cover Johnson has done for the publication. He has executed his craft flawlessly each time. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
G-Shock Turns 30.
He’s shocked. She’s shocked. We all love G-Shock. Believe it or not, but Casio‘s G-Shock digital watch brand has been gracing wrists around the world for 30 years. It has always been considered as a must have for watch enthusiasts, Starbucks’ hipsters, and us normal homosapiens because of special features that are scarcely found on a other watches. To celebrate the 30th …
Buckle(y) Up.
Moments like these make us feel like Nostradamus. We’ve always noticed that James Franco and Jeff Buckley share quite a striking resemblance. Reportedly James Franco is gearing up to play the late Jeff Buckley in a biopic titled, Mystery White Boy. Aesthetically this is a cinch, but it turns out that the two have also led similar lives; both are California natives who were …
Popped Culture.
Alessandra Celauro‘s Vanishing series has an inescapable juvenile charm that doesn’t quit. However brief, the series is a cheeky portrait of innocent food play. 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
Jen Ray Gun.
Berlin based artist, Jen Ray, sharp illustrations are a glamourous mind-melt. Think Freddie Mercury meets Salvador Dali. A futuristic, post-apocalyptic disco afterparty, Ray’s drawings are of another galaxy. 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. …
Dusting Off the Tambourine.
We stumbled across a moderately dusty gem by Allen Laseter. Created for Dave Armstrong‘s single, “Tambourine,” off of his album Your Voice; A Violin. Your Tongue; A Tambourine, the year-old video follows a homesick astronaut on journey to reunite with his family. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Blooming Good Bookcase.
The duo at Raw Edges have done it again. Commissioned by the British Council to hold the literary works by Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists list, the Bloom bookcase is made to resemble a loom but functions like a bookcase–hence the name Bloom. It was shown at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile during Milan’s design week earlier this month. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Baths & Ironworks.
Will Wiesenfeld, better known as Baths, just recently a new track from the forthcoming Obsidian. “Ironworks”, the third track off the album, is said to be the best both of creative worlds, containing some staple traces of Baths’ sound and revealing some expansion. Obsidian is set to be released on 5/28. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Passion on the Silver Screen.
Created by Eli Craven, Screen Lovers comes from a photo book of iconic movie couples of the same name. The series includes a collection of steamy scene stills made even steamier through a simple folding action–the result is a tad awkward, but nonetheless effective. The artist said in a recent interview: “As I looked through them, I really wanted to see …
Mobbin’ Like It’s ’95.
Just in case you didn’t know, the 20th anniversary of Mobb Deep‘s first album, Juvenile Hell, recently passed on April 13th. But what is even more interesting is that the anniversary of their highly successful, The Infamous, is just right around the corner (April 25th). Despite the bickering (and eventual reconciliation), the duo is still going strong until this day and we …
Les Cages.
Finding freedom from the “cages of society’s twisted preconceptions of what a woman should or shouldn’t be,” French painter, Sandra Chevrier, brilliantly defaces the concept of beauty with her ongoing series, Les Cages. 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 …
Visit Earth, Please?
Student Bri Hand honors Earth Day with her cleverly crafted Visit Earth campaign. The campaign includes photos, a video, and some BTS footage. 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
Fly Pictures.
Paul Octavious‘ Birds Of Aperture is a puzzling series that reconfigures the anatomy of both camera and bird. Deceptively simplistic, the series proves to be quite a lot for the mind’s eye to take in. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Nautic Exposure.
The Decades Hat Co. is set to release its highly anticipated Nautical Alphabet pack today at 4pm EST. Chances are, these hats will go faster than the only bottle of mouthwash at an AA nature retreat, so head over to their site at 4pm sharp to snag one! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Move Over.
Waking up needs a makeover, and Victor Johansson of Objects Interactions is just the person for the job. Using NFC-technology this Tangible Alarm clock eliminates the need for touch screen interaction in the morning. So, instead of fiddling with a smartphone with morning still in your eyes, you’ll simply be able to shift for extra sleep. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
A Premature Paradise.
“Sacrificing the Earth for paradise is giving up the substance for the shadow.” – Victor Hugo. 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 New A.D.I.D.A.S.
Cali quartet Overdoz recently released a single titled, “FSWSAD”. For those of you going ‘huh?’, the acronym stands for “Fuck Smoke Weed and Sleep All Day”. Featuring Problem, “FSWSAD” is a funk laced summer tune that featuring a signature sound that is quickly gaining Overdoz some serious recognition. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Empty Headed.
German conceptual artist, Hans-Peter Feldmann recently had a solo exhibition at Micheline Szwajcer. The show included early and new works from several thematic series that can be found throughout the artist’s career. The exhibition ended on April 20th but Feldmann’s work will be presented in a major monographic exhibition at Deichtorhallen, Hamburg, from 1st March to 2nd June 2013. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Feel Me?
Bleeding Knees Club just released a thumping stand alone single titled, “Feel”. The track was produced, mixed and mastered by Lindsay Gravina at Birdland in Melbourne. The duo will be playing at The Zoo in Brisbane this Saturday and will embark on a headline tour later this year. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Breathing the Airs.
We found some the dopest air fresheners to ever dangle from your rearview. Made by Shoepreme, these Air Jordans and Air Yeezys air fresheners are must-have for any car owning sneakerhead. Get them at Shoepreme’s shop. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Always Wear a Condom Forever.
It’s been close to a year and some change, and we still can’t stop laughing at these illustrations by Grey Germany, Alphons Conzen and Gary Davidson. Done for a safe sex campaign by MTV, the illustration show unsuspecting characters getting into awkwardly carnal situations that seem to be beyond their control–it’s almost as if MTV is teliing you to constantly wear …
A Sip of Sweet Bitch.
We just got wind of the first official visuals from MeLo-X‘s GOD: LoFi EP. Directed by The Martian Project, the video finds MeLo in East Flatbush, Brooklyn dining on delicious caribbean cuisine while sipping his favorite wine, Sweet Bitch. Just when things seem like regular night in Brooklyn, a goddess (Carley Beck) in a flowing white dress and a menacing black skully floats into to join MeLo’s enchanted evening. …
A Hero to Us All.
“The artist’s task is to save the soul of mankind; and anything less is a dithering while Rome burns. Because of the artists, who are self-selected, for being able to journey into the Other, if the artists cannot find the way, then the way cannot be found.” – Terence McKenna. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Investigating the Shooting of Natalie White.
We headed over to the ROX to check out their highly anticipated exhibit, Who Shot Natalie White? Centered around the freewheeling mega-muse, Natalie White, the exhibit is a collection of photographs, paintings, and video installations, most bearing the image of White. Curated by Gregory de la Haba, the exhibit consists of pieces by a slew of artists, including White, and …
Adventures of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Limes.
Perhaps the most intriguing take on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles since Rachel Loose’s Renaissance based masterpiece, Teenage Mutant Ninja Limes is just as brilliant as it hilarious. Another clever creation by David Schwen, limited edition prints art available here. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Nerdfinger.
Emily Bojorges of The Toasted Coconut has created the most charming nerd accessory that we’ve ever seen. These glasses rings is perfect for the advance scholar who is proud of their intellectuality. Plus, they are as cute as barrel full of puppies. Black and mint are sold out, but pink should still be in stock. Get ’em while you can! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
So Not Over It.
Although the band announced last August that they would be taking a yearlong hiatus, Florence Welch + the Machine are tantalizing fans with their contribution to the highly anticipated, star studded The Great Gatsby soundtrack. Titled “Over the Love”, the song in said to be from Daisy’s perspective and contains a lot of plot inspired lyrics. “Over the Love” is included in a phenomenal …
Everybody Holden.
Turns out one of our favorite artist is having an opening reception right in our own backyard. Gordon Holden‘s Times Have Changed, Eat More Candy is set to make its debut at Art On a Gallery on April 26th, 2013. We honestly can’t wait another second. So much so, that we’re planning to just sleep the next eight days out… or …
Grace Under Pressure.
We’ve been a skate kick lately. Today we’re featuring a deck that wears one of our most favorite ballet photos to date. Decorated with a gritty photograph by Henry Leutwyler, this deck attempts to relate the worlds of ballet and skating by highlight the fearlessness that is necessary to live in either one of the two. Get these decks and …
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