Etienne Meneau‘s glass sculptures serve as functional art, doubling as a sculpture and an intriguing wine server. 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
RATKING |x| King Krule | So Sick Stories.
RATKING recently released visuals for their single, “So Sick Stories.” Featuring King Krule, the brooding tune is a long awaited collaboration that was well worth the wait. The video, directed by Eric K. Yue, has an introspective charm, but still shows enough teeth and New York city grit. The title of the track is actually a lyric from one of their …
No Worries.
Using thread, nails, wood, I’m Not Worried About You by Jeffrey Michael Austin creates a brilliant installation that makes a contradicting statement. The installation features a severed tree tethering to the message, “I’m Not Worried About You.” The work is compelling and latently sarcastic. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Remember, Dinner at 3:33.
Sara Andreasson and Johanna Berg deconstruct and re-interpret the concept of sentimental value in their series, Deciphering Dinner 3:33. Purposefully replacing the usual dinner time elements with discard, out of place items, Andreasson and Berg attempt to determine whether it is the objects or the experience that has true value. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Patrícia Koyšová. |x| Punctuation.
Punctuation, a brief series by painter Patrícia Koyšová, is a clever project focused on, you guessed it, punctuations. Featuring the apostrophe, the hyphen, and the accent, the series is made of abstract closeups that are both bold and memorable. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Swinging from the Chandelier.
Sia is making lots of noise with her latest single, “Chandelier.” Reggae tinged and filled to the brim with power, “Chandelier” is looking to be the first hit of a new spring. Sia never disappoints, and this new single is a testament to that trend. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Get Yo Face Stamped!
Okay, this may seem like an asinine question, but wouldn’t you rather just stamp your face on something instead of signing it? Considering that we now live in a world of emoticons and emojis, it seems like the next logical step. So, in an effort to stay ahead of the curve, we are featuring these stamps by Stamp Yo Face! …
A Carpet of Many Labels.
Life isn’t about labels… except when it comes to the Jeans Label carpet. The folks at Kings of Sweden uses the unique piece to pay homage to the concept of recycling. Made from various jean labels, the carpet is a great creative effort that gives discarded material second life. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
NEW Music | No. IV.
Here at Quiet Lunch Magazine we’re always listening to music. In the shower, on the can–our affinity for music never takes a break and it’s about time that we infect you with our disease. So, the QL staff has curated a 5-song SoundCloud EP consisting of fresh, groove-worthy tunes that we feel are worth a listen. Each installment is done by the numbers and …
Keep Counting.
Painting Jarek Kubicki recently added some new pieces to his ongoing series, The Numbers. In the series, Kubicki uses his design and photographic prowess to create surrealistic portraits. 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 …
Johanna Warren | Everyone I Know.
Johanna Warren recently released visuals for her single, “Everyone I Know.” Directed by Jessica Medenbach, the haunting video pairs well the song’s eerie mood. “Everyone I Know” can be found on Warren’s 2013 debut solo album, Fates. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Like-Minded Clips.
The folks at Pinkoi are allowing you yet another way to incorporate Facebook into your lives. For those of you who are more interested in Facebook than your occupation, this is a chance to “Like” your work. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Lumber Up.
Paul Kaptein creates a limber piece out of lumber with his latest work. Made from lamented, handcarved wood, Limber is an awkward sculpture that implicitly offers a scientific documentation of movement. 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 …
Leif Podhajsky. | Abstract Canapé.
Abstract Canapé by Leif Podhajsky is a series of trippy reworkings of a photograph originally taken by Juergen Teller. Podhajsky takes much artistic license, cloning the photograph into a compilation of surreal portraits. Podhajsky also recently created artwork for Kelis’ single, “Jerk Ribs,” and her upcoming album, Food. Aside for his stellar personal work, Podhajsky is said to have the ‘most unforgettable …
New York State of Mind | Winter Collection.
Founded by skater Brett Stein, New York State of Mind is a Brooklyn based label that caters to skaters and New York street culture. With their latest Winter Collection, NYSM has produced a versatile compilation of tees, sweaters, and hats that are great stand alone pieces, but can also be freely matched up with one another. The thing about a …
Escape from New York City.
Young photographer Megan Tatem captures loneliness in a densely populated city in her latest series, Being and Nothingness. Blanketed in a coat of jaded youth, Being and Nothingness is an autobiographical body of work that quietly resonates within a generational paradigm. “Being and Nothingness is a series of fragmented photographs depicting the void, melancholy, and loneliness of living a life in New York City …
Not So Dark After All.
True to it’s title, It Is Dark, is a dimly lit short that pulsates with raw carnal energy and surreal aesthetics. Charles Bergquist, who directed the experimental film, creates a clever contradiction by incorporating ghostly explosions of neon hues and an ironic farewell message. Watch and enjoy! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Touched by a Lou Lou.
Say Lou Lou are bringing on spring with their warm new single, “Everything We Touch.” A tad more hyperactive than the duo’s usual tone, “Everything We Touch” has a rhythmic, sunny sound that can cause one to fall into a daydream of favorable weather. Pre-order “Everything We Touch” and exclusive B side “Peppermint” → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
Cornerstones of Existence.
Gemma Danielle Bayly‘s ongoing free project, Reiki Stones, is based on the concept of transcendence and self actualization. Possessing a ritualistic allure and a spiritual purpose, Reiki Stones are hand-painted stones charged with Reiki energy. Reiki, a combination of the Japanese words Rei (God’s Wisdow or the Higher Power) and Ki (Life Force Energy), is a healing technique that involves a metaphysical approach …
Brother Vellies. | Spring/Summer 2014 Collection.
Brother Vellies‘ Spring/Summer 2014 collection is now available for pre-order. Founded in collaboration with Creative Director, Aurora James, Brothers Vellies is a shoe company based in the coastal town of Swakopmund, Namibia. Their proto-desert boots, known as Velskoen or “vellies,” are made from vegetable-dyed Kudu leather–a practice condoned by Namibian government as a method of controlling the native antelope’s population . Already …
Fluid Furnishing.
Furniture or optical illusion? The Liquid Glacial Table by Zaha Hadid looks to be both. Made from polished plexiglass, the Liquid Glacial Table gives the appearance of funneling water that has been frozen in place. It is a stark contrast to the usual structural appearance of a table. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Reed’s Anatomy.
Michael Reedy anatomy based illustrations are something to die for. Reedy is currently selling them in prints → 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 say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
Hit the Bench, Rookie!
Check out this ill tee from Rookie. Made from 100% pre-shrunk cotton and available in a wide array of unisex sizes, this shirt goes perfectly in the closet of any self-deprecating ne’er-do-well. → Click here to purchase! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Tennis |x| May 2014 Tour.
Tennis recently announced dates for their upcoming May 2014 Tour. The tour hits a few majors cities in North America, including Philly, Toronto, and Chicago, but we’re more concerned with their Williamsburg date since it will be right in our backyard. A significant part of the tour will be spent supporting Haim, with the New York and Chicago dates standing …
Stoddard Step. | @alexbstoddard #photography
Photographer Alex Stoddard is a young prodigy. His imagination is perhaps one of the most vivid that we’ve ever seen. In a pragmatic world where you’re better off getting a job than finding your soul, Stoddard restores our faith in humanity. Being given a window into his world is not only a privilege but a once in a lifetime opportunity. Standing …
Making Up Marilyn.
Inspired by an image from The Last Sitting, Mr. Joe Black recreates Marilyn Monroe’s likeness with smutty irony. Using what looks to be over a 1,000 handmade badges, the artist attempt to visually articulate the plight of Norma Jean: “Behind the cross and within the face of Marilyn the badges in this piece show dehumanised women bound and tied, as nothing …
Doria Dishes It.
We decided to check up on J.D. Doria and discovered the artist’s latest project, The Petri Dish Series. Confined within the frame of a petri dish, Doria tamed his signature chaos to a point where it resembles a form of conceptual science. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Janie Bryant |x| Mack Weldon at Alton Lane.
Awarding winning costume designer Janie Bryant paid a visit to Alton Lane last week. Hosted by Mack Weldon, the limited engagement featured a hearty introduction from Mack Weldon founder Brian Berger, a few words from Alton Lane founder Colin Hunter, and a free flowing Q&A with Janie Bryant herself. Bryant spoke about her experience designing for hit shows such as Deadwood …
-V- Workshop |x| Vang.
Headed by handmakers Marga López and Joan Tarragó, -V- Workshop is a collective of professional artists that use their unique pieces to bridge the gap between art and design. Here is a mural they at the Vang Festival Summer 2013, Menorca Island. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
A Stripper.
Usually an idle tree branch is used for a nature walk or an impromptu sword fight, but Studio Floris Wubben had a even clever and even more ingenious idea. Stripped is made out of one branch only, which is split into three parts beneath–which makes the legs. The bark is then almost entirely peeled from the branch and, with a rotating …
IFAC | Family Affairs.
The duo at IFAC (International Fine Arts Consortium) put on quite a show during Armory Week. The opening reception for their latest exhibition, Family Affairs, was filled to rafters with creators and spectators. Described as an “incestuous avant-garde survey of art,” Family Affairs features a vast, but harmonious, array of artists that include Brian Leo, Noah Becker, Casper Brindle, BTA, Pierre …
Berlin in a Matter of Minutes. | @b_zOOmi #Berlin #HyperLapse #TimeLapse
Created by b-zOOmi, this time lapsed video of Berlin is all but too trippy. A frantic tour, the video was shot over the course of a couple days in May– May 12th – May 18th 2012, to be exact. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Time Squared.
Taking Times Square to a more literal realm, furniture and lighting company, Tenshi 7, has created the Times Square wall light/timepiece. According to Tenshi 7, the clock contains illuminated cylinders that display “digitally” the 12 hours twice per day while the lower left horizontal cylinder displays the minutes; 12 circular led spots light-up based upon a 5-minute frequency and fade-away progressively. Bim …
Giving That Hardwood.
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Your Very Own Piece of Blue Sky.
Rainy days can be a drag sometimes but this umbrella can change that. Originally designed in 1992 by legendary graphic designer Tibor Kalman and Emanuela Frattini Magnusson for the MoMa Design Store, the sky umbrella will make you want to sing in the rain. When closed, the umbrella looks like your average sold on a street corner in case of a …
Hong Seon Jang | Instruments at Munch Gallery.
This weekend is the last chance to see Hong Seon Jang’s Instruments at Munch Gallery. Showcasing sculptural installation pieces that include menacing organ pipes and dazzling alloys that have absolutely no “value,” the solo exhibition explores the concept of contextual displacement and societal power struggle. “Mainly, this show is about tradition… good and evil… life and death. Mostly the objects are found objects. I …
Cut Ups.
Photographer David A. Reeves is merging his love of photography and video games with latest project that involves paper cutouts and miniature staging. Some of the zombies are modeled after actual zombies from video games like Fallout 3 and Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare. Reeves even pays homage to the cape crusader in one of his works. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Jarring.
Photographer Lissy Elle Laricchia makes a whimsical fair out of mason jars. Maybe our memory escapes us but Laricchia’s luminous display is really the first of its kind that we’ve seen. It’s captivating and oddly original. 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 …
These Colors Do Run.
Lansing based designer, Jessica Kerbawy, creates a library of color with her positively received crayon art. Using a heat gun, Kerbawy melts the arranged crayons to bring out a bleeding spectrum of vivid hues. You can find her work for sale at her Esty shop, JKCreate. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
A Cosmic Love Session.
Today we have the pleasure of featuring yet another brilliant conceptual artist, photographer Phillip Schumacher. The Germany based photographer, who also goes by the name of Pipo, is much like extraordinary talent, Alex Stoddard. His ideas are so far fetched, we can only wonder how he actually pulls most of his works off. We are currently enthralled with his brief series …
A (Lik)ely Paradise.
With Old Man Winter battering the east coast with a copious amount of snow, places with dry weather seem more beautiful and peaceful than ever–or least photographer, Peter Lik, makes them seem that way. Lik’s series of canyons and arches depict the desert as a mystical wonderland of colors and natural architecture. A world renowned landscape photographer, the Aussie shutterbug …
Lego Relief.
Channeling his creative inner child, 3D artist, J.R. Schmidt, has created a topographic-like Lego sculpture of New York City–but it wasn’t all fun and games. Schmidt went through a complicated process in order to arrange this sculpture. Using an assortment of maps and satellite imagery, the artist was able to mimic the elevation points of the city almost to a tee. …
To Be Young. | #AshleyKeeler #photography
Up until now, Kendall Bouchlas was youngest talent that we have ever had the pleasure of featuring. We say “up until now” because we recently became acquainted with the work of 13-year-old Ashley Keeler. The young photog has barely gotten her feet wet, but has already made a grand splash in our eyes. Contrary to our accolades, Keeler’s work is not …
It Was a Very Good Year… 2013 in Review.
With the Oscars now in the rear view mirror, our film enthusiast, Steven Briggs, avoids all Academy Awards punditry and gives us an affection recount of the year 2013 in film. Quaalude overdose and Stoli martinis. Infant stealing nuns and a pill smuggling cowboy. Subway shootings and a fake British accent. From feisty females to the recurring collapse of the American dream, …
The Godfather of Modern Online Poker: A Close Look at the World’s First Poker Machine.
Little do people know that slot machines, or fruit machines in the UK, were actually a game inspired by poker. Today, the invention of slot machines are usually credited to a man named Charles Fey, inventor of the Liberty Bell slots that featured fruit icons (hence the name fruit machine). While Fey is a great inventor in his own right, …