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SZA | ICE.MOON. (VIDEO)

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SZA finally offered up some awesome visuals for the single, “ICE.MOON.” Found on her self-released EP, S, “ICE.MOON” was the first song from SZA that caught our attention. With all her recent success, it’s good to see her do justice to such a wonderful song by giving it some proper visuals.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …

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RATKING |x| Eric Copeland |x| CONS EP Vol. 1

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New York collective RATKING recently collaborated with Eric Copeland of Black Dice for a track on Vol. 1 of Converse’s CONS EP. “Gaucho” is a youthfully sinister song with a rough and tumble rhythm– it is the first track off the forthcoming CONS EP VOL. 1. If “Gaucho” is this good, we can’t wait to see how the rest of the EP measures up. Quiet …

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Stringing Us Along.

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Mana Morimoto creates some whimsical pieces that skillfully integrate embroidery and photography. Morimoto’s embroidery is delicate but assertive. Unlike most mixed media embroidery, her work falls into this off putting, but brilliant, idiopathic realm that is populated by odd ball patterns and creepy photograph selections. We love it.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …

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Balance in the Black. #Balance

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Cush Design Studio gives avid readers a chance to balance their library with the Black Balance Bookshelf. Made from pine wood shelves suspended by black acrylic twine, the Balancing Bookshelf is a great way to keep track of your reading agenda. Imagine when you lay eyes on a lopsided bookshelf, asymmetrically weighed down by all the books you’ve read in the …

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The Great Obstructionist.

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We’re happy to see Jason Richards returning with some new works. We featured Richards earlier this year and was utterly fascinated with the artful obstruction found his series, The Interruption of Grace Jones. Richards continues to perfect the charming nuance in some of his latest pieces featured below.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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Who’s the New Kid? | Vasya Kolotusha.

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Fresh face Vasya Kolotusha is beginning to stir up quite the buzz. Kolotusha has a prominent, clean style that is only disrupted by 24 year-old’s keen but sometimes erratic, sense of humor. A majority of Kolotusha’s work is heavily influenced by fashion and pop culture.     Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …

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Akomplice |x| J Dilla |x| Joey Bada$$ | FW 2013 Capsule Collection.

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Akomplice always has positive agenda in mind and this time is no different. The street apparel label has joined forces with the J Dilla Foundation and Joey Bada$$ to present a groovy Fall/Winter 2013 capsule collection that gives back where it counts. Melding unreleased music from the late great artist with those of the burgeoning Brooklyn emcee, the capsule range …

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A Hologram of Lou.

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French duo Hologram recently paid homage to the late, great Lou Reed with a cover of The Velvet Underground’s “Pale Blue Eyes”. The two a splendid job on the tune while still managing to add their own ethereal touch. Be sure to listen to their latest EP, Absolute Zero. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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Marshall | Stanmore Black.

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Marshall proves that good things come in small packages with the Stanmore Black. Rich in sound but diminutive in stature, the Stanmore is a compact loudspeaker that performs well beyond its size. The Stanmore also boasts the best of both worlds, marrying old school aesthetics such as throwback knobs and a looking vintage looking front fret with new age capabilities …

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…Not Kansas.

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Americans across the country know very well what it’s like to be outmatched and put down by the forces of nature. Man’s conquest of nature has forever been at the core of the ways of men. Epic weather disasters, like our recent acquaintance Sandy, are now frequently occurring realities in our lives, whether we like it or not. In an …

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The Hole |x| ABSOLUT | AREA: The Exhibition.

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Perhaps the most epic showing this year, The Hole has truly outdone itself with AREA: The Exhibition. Curated by Jeffrey Deitch along with Serge Becker, Eric Goode, Jennifer Goode, and Glenn O’Brien, the exhibition focused on the iconic 80s nightclub, AREA, and sought to recapture the club’s allure while also presenting some new interpretation of their own. Teaming with ABSOLUT, The …

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Art In Flux Harlem |x| Scratch DJ Academy | Soul & Vibe.

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We headed over to Scratch DJ Academy to witness the opening reception of Art In FLUX Harlem‘s newest exhibition, Soul & Vibe. Featuring a roster of talented artists that includes Anthony J. Thomas, Daren Chambers, Lance Johnson, Linus Coraggio, Margaret Rose Vendryes, Ruben Natal-San Miguel, and Walter Lobyn Hamilton, Soul & Vibe is a musically inspired show that certainly has …

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For Collectors Only.

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For those of us who have serious hoarding issues, the opportunity to keep all of our old newspapers and magazines isn’t an opportunity to be passed up. NJU Studio‘s “Hockenheim” offers that opportunity by transforming the act of collecting magazines and newspapers into a sustainable and personalized form of furniture making. The stand is made of birch wood, handmade in a youth workshop …

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Opening Reception | Noah Becker |x| The Lodge.

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Noah Becker‘s latest exhibition debuted last night at The Lodge Gallery. The renowned artist, and founder of Whitehot Magazine, displayed a series of new works that reevaluate art history with modern twist. The exhibition runs until December 1st. Be sure to check out! In the meantime, check out some snapshots from our own Michael Della Polla. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …

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Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band. | Bad Dancer.

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Here’s something we missed earlier this month, Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band released visuals for single, “Bad Dancer.” Coming off of Ono’s latest effort, Take Me to the Land of Hell, “Bad Dancer” is catchy, honest tune that takes pride in having bad rhythm. The starstudded video sees appearances Ad Rock, Ira Glass, Questlove, Reggie Watts, and Roberta Flack. Quiet …

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Album Review | Native Bells’ Four-Sided Masterpiece.

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Sean Smither, using the moniker Native Bells, extends multiple arms with each hand scooping sounds from a different instrument. His newest self-titled release is a block of musical mass spanning across thirty-nine songs and four sides: Side A, Side B, Side C and Side D. Smither, a percussionist at heart, studied jazz at the New School in New York City, …

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Let It All Drain Away.

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The mute violence in Jan Fabre‘s I Let Myself Drain is a shock at first, but the true to life detail of the piece quickly takes center stage, making it one of the most compelling works of art we have ever had the pleasure of featuring. We were fooled initially. We thought it was a live action installation that employed an …

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Hey, Look! It’s Panta Claus!

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Bonobos is getting into the holiday spirit early this season with their Panta Claus slacks. Slim fit and two toned, these festive Chinos are a limited edition must-have. Show up to a Christmas party wearing these pants and you’ll be God’s gift to holiday fashion. Get them → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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The Ultimate How To On Photography…

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French photographer Thomas Vanden Driessche‘s How to Be a Photographer in Four Lesson teaches any old schmoe how to be an ace photographer. How to Be… is a charming guide accompanied by artistic satire and real life sentiment.     Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …

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The Happs.

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Some motivational posters lend a gentle, caring nudge in the right direction, but Antoine Tesquier Tedeschi’s “Shit Happens” poster shoves you to the ground and tells you to quit your bitching. Get it → 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 …

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Movie Review | A Man is His Own Best Friend.

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There’s nothing left to do, but lie down and die. Several moments in the new film All is Lost by director J.C. Chandor portray death as imminent and inescapable. Robert Redford plays the only character in the film using little to no dialogue. The actor uses his weary face and piercing eyes to tell the story of a man struggling …

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All Filled In.

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The marriage between illustration and photography didn’t just take place yesterday, so drawing on pictures is anything new. But when an artist is able to take that union to even greater heights–recognition is not only deserved, it is absolutely necessary. Alana Dee Haynes‘ illustrated portraits are a vivid metamorphosis of perception. Haynes’ ability to skillfully integrate the illustration with the photograph is …

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All Sewn Up.

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Artist Megan Whitmarsh creates whimsical embroidery pieces that sort of resembles something out of Aqua Teen Hunger Force–maybe it’s french fries. With each thread, Whitmarsh’s playful technique leaves quite a lasting impression. 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 …

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Action Bronson |x| Party Supplies | Blue Chips 2.

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Action Bronson and Party Supplies are at it again with Blue Chips 2. We absolutely love it when Party Supplies and Bronsolini team up, they never disappoint. The 19-track sequel is a stellar follow up to the first Blue Chips mixtape and includes some awesome guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, Big Body Bes, Retchy P, Jeff Woods, and Bronson’s usual partner …

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Anya Gallaccio | Red On Green.

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Anaya Gallaccio’s Red On Green (2012) is a gradual masterpiece, a living breathing demonstration of life and death. Favoring organic materials, Gallaccio laid 10,000 red roses across the gallery floor and allowed them wilt and perish untouched. Red On Green is an aggressive gesture that holds a mirror to society’s concept of beauty and our displacement of nature. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …

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Trading in Collars. (VIDEO)

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Kanye Mayfield recently premiered visuals for his single “White Collar”. Directed by Indie Love Enterprises, the video has a strong autobiographical tone that really resonates with those who have had the pleasure of following his work. But, for fans new and old, it is a welcomed portrait of Mayfield’s journey as an artist and as a human being. “…akin to the show–whereas …

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Movie Review | Let Freedom Come.

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Solomon Northup was a free-born African American cello player who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the mid 1800’s. He recorded his story in a book titled, Twelve Years a Slave, and has now been adapted for the screen into a new film by the same name by director Steve McQueen. The film evolves from a tale of survival …

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A Drop in the Huebucket.

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Cool designs that appear on shirts often have a more substantial start than just being cool to enough adorn a shirt. Often times these design have a meaningful origin and concept that was thoughtfully conceived by the artist. “My work reflects the issues of natural surroundings and also social issues. What happens to the world today affects my emotions and …

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A Noise in the Clouds.

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Caged Animals recently released some visuals for their single, “The Sound of Thunder”. Directed by Mike McLean and frontman Vincent Cacchione, the video highlights the pseudo-surreal journey of a young misfit whose dream getaway suddenly turns into a frightful daymare. “The Sound of Thunder” can be found on the band’s latest album, In the Land of Giants. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our …

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Idelwood the Grey.

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Penfield welcomes the Autumn/Winter seasons with a reincarnation of their classic Idelwood pack. The Idlewood Grey is made from a heavyweight cotton canvas and reinforced with full leather trims–making for a tough, but lightweight, day pack. Get it → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

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Old Schooled Seating.

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Let’s face it, education in the States isn’t what it used to be–and we’re not referring to the curriculum, we’re referring to the furnishing. Long ago, when the Soviet Union was a superpower and Morgan Freeman played a pimp, school chairs (and desks) were wooden canvases. You could doodle anything you could come with: Superman, Batman, a giant penis, Superman …

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Everyone Wants a PyroPet!

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Halloween is behind us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be interested in creepy stuff. Behold, Kisa by PyroPet! Meaning “kitty” in Icelandic, Kisa is a beautiful cat shaped candle that melts down to reveal a menacing metal skeleton. First manifested as the Devil’s Candle back in 2011, Thorunn Arnadottir and Dan Koval designed the candle after a melting …

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The (Longo) Way Around.

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Artist Robert Longo catches the eye with his twisted series, Men in the Cities, 1979. The works feature Mad Men-esque subjects in convulsing poses that thrash about in the most vivid way. Despite them being purely stationary, the audience is goaded into predicting and faintly imagining their next movements. Men in the Cities is the series that made the Brooklyn native a star. …

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Clarks |x| Concepts | Desert Palmer.

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In case you didn’t notice, Boston’s Concepts recently teamed up with Clarks to release the Desert Palmer. Featuring a flat crepe sole–a twist on tradition–the Desert Palmer differs from your usual desert boot. The Desert Palmer in both Burgundy and Teal is now available exclusively at Concepts. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …

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Quiet Time.

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Artist Molly Crabapple and RSA Shorts presents The Power of Quiet, a charming animated manifestation of Susan Cain’s best selling book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. An articulate affirmation for those who rather stay at home and keep to themselves, Quiet suggests that being an introvert isn’t exactly a death sentence. In the book, Cain points out that …

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An Already Present Future.

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The method, and manner, in which we process information has changed drastically over the last few decades. With entities like Google and Wikipedia, knowledge (both official and unofficial) has been conveniently placed at everyone’s fingertips–and in the process, books have become fairly obsolete. Based in the United Kingdom, Kyle Bean has birthed a concept piece that touches on that very …