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he portable bike concept isn’t anything new. But while the idea has been around for some time, so have its kinks. A portable bike’s frame and its wheels are often too small. This results in an issue with stability, thus making for a nervous and uneasy bike ride. The Sada Bike by Italian engineer Sada Gianluca eradicates those kinks through …

ace Prints is displaying at new show by Ryan McGinness titled Ryan McGinness: Figure Drawings. A continuation of McGinness’ Women series, this gathering of works features a set of neon drawings that present the female form in a stripped down, universal aesthetic that almost resembles some modern strand of cubism. What is most intriguing about these works is that they are modeled …

he Pencil Printer, designed by Hoyoung Lee, is an eco-friendly concept that uses pencils, instead of ink, to print documents. It allows different shades of pencils, so you can print in different hues. The results are said to have a sincere, handwritten appeal. It also comes with a built-in eraser that you can use to remove any typos or misprints; this also …

oday is Malcolm X’s birthday and we cannot stop playing this new tune by Mickey Factz. “Detroit Red,” produced by Aleem Bilal, has been out for a few days now, calling attention to the bornday of one of Civil Rights’ most revered leaders. Factz, who is fresh from a self exile, stacks audio-biographical bar upon audio-biographical bar, walking us through …

xalting the paradigm of blithe youthfulness, Zach McCaffree‘s photography is unbridled, fearless, and unflinching. Series like Toothless, Watermelon, and Fajita Burrito often depict female subjects surrounded by flora and fauna–it seems like the Cali photographer is coaxing the two into a conceptual waltz. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

rtist Skip Hursh commissioned by Shanghai-based agency NeochaEDGE to participate in Gap China‘s Gap REMIX Project. The project features a total of ten artists that includes Hursh, WingShya, Calvin Ho, GREATeclectic, and more. All of the artists, including Hursh, were asked reinterpret the Gap logo. The artists’ reinterpretations are then transformed into limited edition tees. Along with video features, NeochaEDGE also compiled a more extensive …

leasantly cartoonish, but fully functional, the Oops! Cabinet is quite the conversational piece. Designed and created by Judson Beaumont of Straight Line Designs, the Oops! Cabinet looks as if it survived a Looney Tunes mishap. The Straight Line Designs team consists of Judson and eight other craftspeople, and together they have been creating one-of-a-kind custom-built pieces of furniture and other projects for 25 …

sing the illustrious history of one of sport’s winningest teams as inspiration, the folks over at Greyskull pay homage–but with a recreational twist. Made from 100% ringspun cotton, this Dankees tee is a clever way to state that you’re on the team. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …

laying on the traditional aesthetics of anatomical illustrations, Salvatore Zanfrisco enhances the concept, bleeding into the realm of psychological portraiture. Anatomy of is a project that focuses not only on the detail of the inner workings of the human body, but also on the inner workings of the human mind. Zanfrisco does all these drawings with pen and can create a custom …

ichela Catalano’s Bosa (Slice) is a minimal, but colorful, series of clocks that integrate into any environment. Made entirely from ceramic, the color filled face and modern hands work together create a clock that is constantly changing its pattern and design. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

espoke jewelry curator Anita Quansah fashions powerful pieces that draw inspiration from her Nigerian, Ghanaian and British background. Her brand, Anita Quansah London, recently released its Spring/Summer 2014 collection. The collection features headdresses and necklaces that all showcase Afrocentric aesthetic, but with a modern twist. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …

We checked in on Merijn Hos and discovered some new work. Hos recently collaborated with Jawbone for their Up X Art project. Up X Art is a joint effort between data scientists, storytellers and artists. Up is a system developed by Jawbone and it uses data collection to help you understand how you eat, move, and sleep. Hos employed the animation skills of his …

rtist Kate Moross teamed up with Super to create a delightful collection features Moross’ signature tribal patterns. The two make quite a team, integrating Moross’ funky Afrika design with Super’s stylish frames. These specs are an ideal find for the warm weather season. Shop the collection → here! ←   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

n reality, not all endings are happy. But in the world of Disney, you can count on things sorting themselves out–until now. Despite the overall appreciation for an ultimate resolve, movies like Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, and Winnie the Pooh somehow lets real life off the hook. Based in New York City, artist Jeff Hong’s Unhappily Ever After incorporates …

hen it comes to monitoring your daily physical activities, no one seems to really care. Sure, Nike made it cool for a split second with the Nike+ FuelBand; but by the end of last year, it was nothing more than a fashion statement. Seeking to revisit the concept of self-sustained fitness, SHINE by Misfit created a small, attractive apparatus that …

arion Fayolle‘s Les Coquins is a cheeky series of “blue” illustrations that poke fun of coital relations. Some of the illustrations are just outright surreal, featuring clever visual metaphors that can even make a hard boiled nun chuckle. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …

e just got our hands on DREAMTIME, an awesome book by Spanish artist Bubi Canal. DREAMTIME is a solid culmination of Canal’s work and features some of his most prominent projects to date. If you haven’t heard of Bubi Canal until now, this hardcover book is a great way to familiarize yourself with a brilliant artist whose playful, but intriguingly cryptic aesthetic has captivated …

e recently wrapped up the first installation of our PRO TEM Art Series!  Saving | Face, featuring new works by Derek Weisberg, was on display at Lyons Wier Gallery from May 4th to May 6th and featured live performances by Camille Safiya and Deca–all three nights were sponsored by Heineken and 2o Grand Vodka. Festivities also included a custom step …

ustralian artist Flynn Talbot experiments color and light in his latest project, Primary. Focusing on primary colors, the piece has a 2D appearance from afar, but reveals a third dimension upon closer inspection. By allowing the cardboard material to fragment and alter the light, Talbot is highlighting the relationship between the light and the object. Primary from flynntalbot on Vimeo. Quiet …

Consisting of a coffee table, a desk, a wardrobe, a console , a bookcase, and a vertical and horizontal wall unit, Giacomo Moor‘s Metropolis is an ideal collection for any minimalist dwelling. Moor accents the elegant geometric structure of the pieces with warm, hearty walnut surfaces. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …

Romain Laurent recently collaborated with Hermès for a video editorial titled, Man on the Move. We lauded one of Laurent’s personal projects awhile back, but his commercial endeavors are just as genius. Directed by Laurent himself, with cinematography by Julien Meurice, the short features a young lad, Jérémie Bélingard, and his multiple encounters with Hermès’ ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2014 men’s collection. Hermès – Man on …

Delightfully violent and conceptually chaotic, Michael Carini‘s Color Theory is an untamed series that lets acrylic paint run wild. 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

sing what looks to be glass or resin, Pol Palli creates sculptures that resemble Greek deities.  The stoically stern faces seem as if they are emerging from a sea of molten rock. 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, …

n interesting infographic emerged this week, and it revealed the Black Panther to be the world’s richest superhero. The World’s Richest Superheroes is an infographic gives a fairly detailed look at the net worth of some of Marvel and DC’s most popular characters. Some heroes and villains are surprisingly missing from this list. We thought Dr. Manhattan would have made it–especially …

Stefan Feldkeller of Gruppe Half created a vivid series of portraits that explores the concept of contrast. Bathing his subjects in red against a blue background, Feldkeller pieces almost take on the appearance of paintings. As we mentioned in the beginning, Feldkeller in a part of a talented collective, so 235U is just one of the many intriguing projects to come …

Jolie Savelle Kumin‘s Seeing Sounds is an ethereal gathering of hues. Kumin, who is both an artist and a curator, is a creative hybrid whose photographic works often revolve a particular theme. 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 …

his latest collection from La Malconttenta sees a shift in aesthetics and functionality. My Jungle is a compilation of bright colors and primal patterns.  My Jungle also looks to be La Malconttenta’s first foray into jewelry making. La Malconttenta is known for her hand-illustration and ceramic works. Her handmade designs can also be made for custom order! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

Colombian painter Juan Fernando Escobar oversteps his boundaries in a good way with his latest works. Featuring appropriations of well known pieces by fellow Colombian artist like Maria Teresa Hincapie and Oscar Muñoz, these are brilliant reinterpretations of traditional art techniques. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …

Heart Heart Heart is a charming faction that devotes every once of their creativity to making quality scarves. Their latest series continues their incomparable genius streak, including 9 designs that feature with knives hidden in a houndstooth print or oversized bugs in palm trees. Visit their shop! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …

unch Gallery is currently housing a brilliant solo exhibition by Canadian painter Matt Bahen. Sometimes Comes the Mother, Sometimes the Wolf showcases compelling new works that are poetically drab and resoundingly stoic. Using an impasto technique that leaps off of the canvas, Bahen creates moving scenes that seem comforted by a blanket their of own desolation. Sometimes Comes the Mother, Sometimes the Wolf runs from …

lexandra Davy‘s Lignes Vertes is a brilliant series that focuses on our casual repurposing of nature. Featuring a roster of intriguingly designed houses fronted by tall hedges, the series creates an ironic contrast between the cultural embracing of man made structures and the redefinition of nature as camouflage or a shield. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …

lying Lotus recently released visuals for “Phantasm.” Directed and filmed by Flying Lotus himself, the video was filmed over 2 days on Desert Rd, North Island of New Zealand. Lotus has stated the video was shot with only three people on set, him behind the camera and the two characters in front of it. We’re happy to see a video for …

utlog New York 2014 gets underway today! Quiet Lunch stopped by for a special preview visit yesterday. We won’t spoil the surprise by showing you photos of the art, but we will show you a few pictures of some of the artists who are showing at highly anticipated Cutlog’s second edition. We also spotted Bernd Naber in his signature white Ray-Bans. …

Lots of creative happenings going on during Frieze Week, and one them is the Cutlog Art Festival. Focusing on art, installations, performances, talks, and films, this is Cutlog’s second edition in New York City–it was originally established in France. Out of the 50 galleries and curators, we find ourselves most intrigued by Amstel Gallery‘s WHAT RULES. Featuring Gregory de la Haba, Kathy Grayson, Laura …

Dadu Shin doesn’t like clothes, and if that dislike results in the awesome work featured below, we can only hope that Shin’s dislike turns into unadulterated disdain. 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 …

amuel Bell‘s The Reach of Mind is a brain melting comic book that is drenched with existential angst. Centered around a young man who is suffering from violent hallucinations, Bell’s illustrations takes us on a vivid journey of surreal horror and self-exploration. Get your hands on a copy! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …

Quiet Lunch and The Eastmen Collective are teaming up to premiere a pop-up art series that redefines the consumption of art. Curated by our Editor in Chief Akeem K. Duncan and Perri “P.F” Dash, one-half of The Eastmen Collective, The PRO TEM Art Series will feature a series of young, burgeoning artists whose are worthy of their own place in the …

Multifaceted artist Juan López takes things literally in his 2013 installation, Ampliar Los Limites (Push the Envelope). Made from vinyl and plasterboard, the installation indeed pushes the envelope, toying with the principles of dimension and perspective. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …