The weather continues its bipolar tantrums, but it’s photo series like these that remind us that the days of warm temps and consistent blue skies will be here anyday now. Created by Monika Ottehenning, House Bird gives us that quaint summer feeling. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
A Line Runs Through It.
Photographer and filmmaker, Bryan M. Ferguson, creates a series of marred masterpieces that almost seem to train the eye. Despite the astute photography, the geometric graffiti nearly steals the show. You find your eyes caressing the ride of the line, almost forgetting the presence of the photograph. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Tragedy, Catharsis, and Clearer Sight: Karen Malpede on “Another Life”.
I walked into Another Life expecting to be brainwashed by left wing liberal proselytizing. After all, the play was being hosted by an “experimental” off-off Broadway theater in the East Village and its subject matter confronted the George W-era U.S. torture program. But the play’s solid foundation in facts (the three torture stories in the play were based on real …
The Lost Talk: Hayley McCulloch & Paul Brainard at Die Wunderkammer.
Remember our coverage of Die Wunderkammer at The Lodge? Well, there was a brilliant talk between artists Hayley McCulloch and Paul Brainard. Unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to film the talk, but we did get our hands on a transcribed version of the talk via a shady, trench coat wearing stranger who threatened to kill us if we ever …
Worldly.
Julia Holter released a video for her song, “World”. A film by Rick Bahto, the video is a lovingly fractured portrait of affection. One of the songs included on her first studio album proper, Loud City Song, “World” is chilling and serene all at once. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
of Montreal Review: 5/21 Show at Paradise Rock Club, Boston.
If I tried to explain what happened tonight at the Paradise Rock Club, I would not be able to do so. I have seen of Montreal perform many times, several of those times at the Dise, but tonight’s performance tops them all. I did not attend the show as a journalist or as a Bostonian or as a woman or …
Pass the Ripple.
In what almost appears to be television white noise, but in living color, “Optical Ripple”, by Simon C. Page, is a brilliant trick on the eyes. There is no real distortion here, just a series of shape existing in abstract harmony. But once you step back a few paces, Signed and embossed by Page, this limited edition print comes on …
Caught in the Undertow.
Soul singer Goapele recently released visuals for the single, “Undertow”. Directed by John Mazyck, the video starts with Goapele on the shore, but then transitions to a more social atmosphere–although the settings seem drastically different, both do their part in contributing to the theme of the song. “Undertow” can be found on the deluxe version of Goapele’s latest album, Break of Dawn. …
Hello, Choco Moo.
We caught up with Japanese illustrator Choco Moo at her latest art exhibition in New York City. Known for her whimsical, pop-oriented style, Choco Moo (as known as Yuk@) is a new generation of artist bursting with creativity. We got there a little early and was able to get in a few words with Choco Moo amidst the bustling preparation. …
The Sophomore Report: Hanni El Khatib x Head in the Dirt.
Remember rock? Those gritty, raw chords that defined America in the later half of the 20th century and gave parents one more thing to warn their children against? Rock music gave all of us—even our parents, even the whitest and most middle class of us—some understanding of angst and revolt. Hanni El Khatib’s sophomore album, Head in the Dirt is …
Strictly for My Ninjas.
When you first hear the name Shinobi Ninja, you assume that it’s a title of a Sega Genesis video game or a classic Kung-Fu flick. But after you learn that Shinobi Ninja is indeed a band, an awesome one at that, the name becomes a clear nod to their swift and lethal style. A metaphorical UN of music, you easily …
Street Prattle: Masturing ‘Bating.
In case you’ve been underneath a rock–or in your room masturbating all day–you should know that May is National Masturbation Month. The concept of self love can be a complicated one. It would seem like a welcomed practice, but not everyone is open to fiddling their own fiddle. Eager to get the real scoop, we headed out with our celebrity …
Art in FLUX Harlem presents HARLEM BEAT at Scratch DJ Academy.
Art in FLUX Harlem and the Scratch DJ Academy recently collaborated for HARLEM BEAT, a pop-up gallery showcasing the work of some talented Harlem based artists like Tyson Hall, Makeba Rainey, Anya Roz and Ibou Ndoye. HARLEM BEAT was an integrative experience, combining musical artistry with that of visual artistry. After taking in some of the groovy tunes being spun …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 20th, 2013. – May 30th, 2013.
This issue features a brief interview with Japan’s own Choco Moo. We rock out with Shinobi Ninja. We chat with Leanne Stella of Art in FLUX Harlem at HARLEM BEAT. Street Prattle correspondent, Jamieson Hill, takes to the Lower East Side to ask New Yorkers about National Masturbation Month and Catherine LeClair debuts The Sophomore Report, reviewing Hanni El Khatib’s Head in the Dirt! …
D’Australie Avec Amour: Attrapé dans l’acte.
I work 5 to 6 days a week, between 50 and 60 hours. I’m crazy, but I love money. Australia is not the most expensive place to visit in the world, but for a girl who lives in Montréal, the rent is FUCKING EXPENSIVE. You guys in New-York are used to it. 870$ per month just for my room? I swear to God, …
Women from (Black) Venus.
We stumbled upon something quite grand this morning. Glimmering like a diamond in the interweb rough, The Black Venus Project is a bold collection of Afrocentric beauty. Created by Maxim Vakhovskiy, The Black Venus Project is available → here ← in book form. Although it is currently sold out, there will definitely be more available in the near future. [divider]SPONSORED AD[/divider] [divider][/divider] Quiet LunchQuiet …
Moving On Can Be Emotional.
DJ Sad Kanye remixed Giraffage x Jhameel x DWNTWN‘s “Move Me”. A slow grind, the emotional remix doesn’t differ much from Giraffage’s version, a contribution to the Kitsuné America 2 compilation. However Sad Kanye’s version is a little dreamier and a bit more brooding, turning “Move On” into a beautiful nightmare. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
A Watch in Pocket is Worth Two on the Wrist.
Okay, there’s awesome, and then there is f*@king awesome. This pocket watch by People People, by all means, is f*@king awesome. Rejuvenating a once popular trend, People People has been creating quite the hubbub with their modern take on the pocket watch. At first presented with a leather strap, People People decided to up the ante with an even more modern …
Through Rosewood Glasses.
Encouraging you to “Experiment with Nature”, these Canby East Indian Rosewood Grey Lens by Shwood are the perfect experiment. With its material being sourced from sustainable plantations in Africa, the glasses are in fact on the eco-friendly side. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Special Edition Cheyenne x TAM Longboard.
Illustrator, Laura Riedinger, as known as Cheyenne, has teamed up with TAM to bring us yet another brilliantly illustrated longboard. Available soon, but in limited numbers, the design is hand drawn with Posca pens. TAM is a one man wrecking providing homemade longboards for anyone who desires a comforting handmade finish. To get your hands on the limited edition featured here …
On an Off Day.
The work week is fresh, but in memory of the weekend that just passed (and in celebration of the weekend to come), we take a look at Kiersten Essenpreis‘ pop culture inspired illustrations. Exploring what most pop culture figures do on their day off, Essenpreis are both ironic and entertaining. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Going, Going, Gone…
Paul X. Johnson just put us on notice that his Rachael A3 Print is damn near gone and there are only a few left. Printed onto Hannemühl Smooth Fine Art paper, only 82 of these beauties were made, each print signed and numbered by Johnson himself. Get it → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Fool Me Twice.
Thumping and ghostly, “Fool Of Me” by Say Lou Lou is one of those song that make us yearn for those lazy summer days. Featuring Chet Faker, “Fool of Me” is a scornful track despite its ethereally breathy stylings. The duo also has another single out titled, “Julian“. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
On the Road Again.
H1987 just released a new tune. Titled, “Road”, the track is in fact a winding path of musical hypnosis. He also released a new a video to go along with it, wrapping the entire package in a nice neat bow. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
The Other World at Coohaus.
Photographer (and sparkling personality), Ventiko, recently debuted her show, The Other World, at Coohaus. Featuring a collection of Renaissance inspired works, The Other World is an exhibition that is true to it’s name, transporting its audience to a heavenly Baroquen dreamscape. We got the chance to speak to Ventiko as she explained to premise behind The Other World and its process. The …
Lasting Impressions.
Photographer, Justin Bartels, examines the repercussions of poor self image and dressing to impress in his Impression series. When it comes to women, society is constantly trying sell them a “better You”, a more “beautiful You” that you can be happy with, as oppose to selling them self love and appreciation. Bartels incriminates not the women, but the practices of a society that fails …
Album Premiere: Native Bells x Falling Into You.
The exceptionally talented Native Bells releases his new album, “Falling Into You” today. I have listened to this epic collection of 18 unique and meticulously composed tracks nearly 10 times in the past 15 hours. Unique does not even begin to describe the sounds Sean has created on this album. Ahead of the curve, before its time–these are the terms …
For the Birds.
Pigeons are usually disregarded as winged disease bags, but you will be surprised to know that pigeons have quite the taste in art. French street artist, Combo, caters to street savvy birds with his series, Exhibition for Pigeons. Featuring a series of famous works done in the imagine of pigeons, our favorite is the Van Gogh adaption. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
An Artificial Breed.
Titled, Artificial Heaven, this piece by John Breed is somewhat hard to figure out. Made from animal bones, artificial bones and skulls, high gloss epoxy resin and matte paint on wood, Artificial Heaven first comes off as a cool display of lovely bones, but we’re guessing that it is meant chide human beings for our self serving ways–our need to violently create …
The Lovers at Lyons Wier.
May is bringing a throng of brilliant new shows, one of them being James Gortner‘s The Lovers at Lyons Wier. Gortner’s first solo exhibition in New York City, The Lovers is culmination of two years worth of work that is heavily inspired by his relationship with Carolina Palmgren–amongst other things. After taking in some of the work and marveling at Gortner’s technique, we …
Far Out, Man.
Being the best poet on Earth is great and all, but what if you could take your talents into space? NASA isn’t handing out spacesuits, but to commemorate the upcoming launch of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution spacecraft, its Going to Mars project will allow three lucky poets to send their haikus to Mars. Set to launch this November, the MAVEN will …
Naked Selves.
Painter Amelia Briggs creates a playfully turbulent world of loose limbs and mangled bodies. The bright pastel colors and crude lines resemble illustrations from a child’s storybook. Baby doll faces and naked misshapen figures give the work a familiar feeling of lost innocence. A melting pot of human-like forms suggests chaos and destruction. The artist arranges groups among the figures that create a …
Eating Outdoors: Six Outdoor Eateries You Must Visit This Summer.
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it’s time to stop over-using your Seamless account and get off the couch and out of the apartment. In collaboration with Quiet Lunch, Eat Like a Lady blogger, Jillian Nadell, presents the perfect outdoor dining spots across the city. So what are you waiting for? Check these places out! Vinegar Hill House. DUMBO Outdoor Patio …
Nordic Pop at Gallery 151.
We headed to Chelsea to enjoy one of the last few days of Oscar Dotter‘s Nordic Pop. Housed inside Gallery 151, the multimedia solo exhibit features paintings, sculptures, and videos centered around the endangered polar bear. A brilliant case of art with a cause, Dotter teamed up with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), donating all of the proceeds to saving …
Chasing Amy.
National Poetry Month came and went, but during the month we sought out one of our favorite poets to ever construct a prose, Amy Lawless. Armed with her trusty voice recorder and genuine intrigue, our Editor at Large, Matia Guardabascio, met up with Lawless at Select Cafe in Roslindale where they discussed her origins, her writing process, and her new …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 3rd, 2013. – May 16th, 2013.
With the month of April all sewn up, many of us are looking forward to a kinder May. A month that has its mind made up weather wise and doesn’t feel the need to torture us with schizophrenic cold snaps. This issue features our Editor at Large, Matia A. Guardabascio, having a great sitdown with poet, Amy Lawless. Jillian Nadell …
Money Can Buy Your Love.
We currently have our eye on this stern poster by Nathan Gilson. Reading “Money Told You What to Love”, the print is accusatory but is nonetheless onto something. Is money ruling our affection? Pick up this print → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
One Word Answers.
“I wish I could say everything in one word. I hate all the things that can happen between the beginning of a sentence and the end.” – Leonard Cohen. 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,” …
Power Couple.
Caged Animals just dropped a new single. Titled, “Cindy + Me”, the spunky, noisy tune will be available on June 17th and will also be found on his forthcoming LP due out this year. Possessing an “pop-awkwardness” that is only rivaled by Darwin Deez, animal jazz purveyor and Caged Animals frontman, Vincent Cacchione, explained the premise of the song to Stereogum: “In the …
Rising Out of the Ash.
We checked up on Alexandra Valenti, and it turns out she’s been quite busy. Her latest series, Phoenix Rising, is a post-apocalyptic romp that takes place in Bastrop, Texas, scene of the 2011 fires. Starring the untamed Kelley Ash, Phoenix Rising showcases the mixed illustration that Valenti known for but also highlights the base of work, brilliant photography. For the uncensored …
Those Finger Pricks.
Ever since we first met Richard Saja, we’ve had a hawkeye out for any other brilliant embroidery who are breathing innovation into the toil. Siobhán Barbour is a Northern Irish embroiderer whose work consists of an ideal mixture of talent, quirk, and extraordinary expertise. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Good Things to Come.
Jack Hughes‘ recent palm tree illustration is quite simple, but it throws us into a complex fit of summer nostalgia. The spring hasn’t exactly been on its best behavior, and many of us are pining for the sunset plagued, skin bearing jubilee that is the summer season. Hughes’ hue choice is subtle, nonchalant but inviting. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Experiencing the Wrong of Spring.
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, …