mericans are fucking stupid. The world knows it. We know it. SSUR definitely knows it. Their Stupid Fucking Americans tee is a fine example of crass satire. It is high time that Americans start owning their stupidity. Own it today → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
In a Dark Way. | Juan Chavarria Jr.
uan Chavarria Jr. is a master of abstract noir. His illustrations are dark, wounded. Chavarria Jr. creates a striking contrast by coupling stoic hues of with deep, passionate blacks. Some pieces almost resemble photo negatives. 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. …
Broken Porcelain. | Kate MacDowell.
imilar to Maria Rubinke, but with less gore, Kate MacDowell transmutes the delicacy of porcelain into gracefully grotesque sculptures that are laced with an offbeat narrative of life and death. 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 …
Nervous Wreck. | Joshua Schaefer.
ot everyone can be a social butterfly. In an age where not having a Facebook account makes you a ‘weirdo,’ the introvert has faded into background more than ever. Joshua Schaefer‘s latest series of paintings puts the introvert under an endearing microscope. Focusing on their hands only, Schaefer delves into the fidgety side of an individual who rather spend their …
Léo Caillard. |x| Alexis Persani. | Street Stone.
lthough the series, Street Stone, is a couple of years old, it stills has an insouciant allure that makes it too cool for school. Created by Léo Caillard and Alexis Persani, Street Stone is a reimagining of classic statues that can be found in the Louvre. Cailllard took photos of the statues then had his friends execute the same poses, only wearing stylish duds. …
Bottom of the Bottle. | Ithaca Beer Co. – Flower Power IPA – 7.5%ABV
lower Power IPA is a hop monster. It’s process is not to be taken lightly: most beers add hops once or twice during the brewing process, while Flower Power goes with five, using a blend of five different wet hops, and three dry hops during the later stages. What results is a hopped-up beer that manages to stay on the …
Bare Minimum. | Ed Hodgkinson.
d Hodgkinson‘s illustrations are delicately intimate and simple. His minimal linework is comforting and still manages to successfully convey an image while flaunting a palpable amount of mystery. Hodgkinson lives and works in London and has exhibited in New York, LA, Tokyo, Capetown, Stockholm and Rejkjavik. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our founder. A writer, poet, curator and profuse sweater, he …
Temples. |x| Here We Go Magic. |x| Spires.
n Thursday, August 7, the UK band, Temples, released their day-tripping psychedelia over the calming night waters of the Hudson River at Pier 84 in Manhattan. Temples started in “a little town called Kettering, in England,” singer-guitarist James Bagshaw said, and were playing New York City for only their second time. The young band have been traveling the globe in …
Rita Rolling with the Pack.
ita Ora came to the US from the UK with eye-popping fashion and hit songs. She has swiftly taken over red carpets from L.A. to New York with her signature honey blonde locks and transformative style, making her a certified muse in magazines and fashion blogs. The recent release of the Kill Bill themed music video “Black Widow” with Aussie …
Book No. 1 Launch | Photo Recap! | @McCarrenBK @djANNAlog @salomonfaye @annabloda @sunnygicz @kendramorris @afroista @deeandricky
Our first issue has been doing quite well. We’d like to thank everyone who has supported our first print endeavor and we look forward to our next issue — which, believe it or not, will be even more awesome than the first! If you have yet to get your hands on an issue, order one while you can below Also, …
ONE NIGHT ONLY | The Illuzion presents QUEST.
uiet Lunch Magazine and Eastmen Collective is joining forces with The Illuzion and Karmaloop to present QUEST, a one night only art and audio event that will feature work by Ryan Bock and a live performance from Salomon Faye. QUEST will begin at 6 pm at Lyons Wier Gallery. Attendees will also be able to check out Gordon Holden’s newest solo exhibition …
TOMORROW! | PRO TEM Art Series. | 1 HOUR TALK.
uiet Lunch and Eastmen Collective will be teaming up with Clocktower to present 1 HOUR TALK, an artist panel featuring Gordon Holden, Marjan Moghaddam and Noah Becker. Housed by Lyons Wier Gallery, the discussion will address how a casual culture of instant gratification — spurred by the hyper-advancement of technology — has affected the distribution and overall consumption of art. …
Bottom of the Bottle. | Sierra Nevada Harvest Single-Hop IPA – Equinox. | @SierraNevada
hat title sure is a mouthful, but let’s break it down. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company is a brewery in Chico, CA with a series of India Pale Ales known as their Harvest Series. Each beer in the series has something special about its hops, which are already the defining characteristic of Sierra Nevada’s oeuvre. This beer contains only one type …
The Annihilated Decibel. | Boris Plays “Drumless Drone Set” at Saint Vitus Bar.
o one can hear you scream at a Boris concert. Shrieks of terror, elation, and concern all go unheard, lost in the din. Last Monday, August 4th, the Japanese drone metal group melded Saint Vitus bar in Brooklyn down to a tiny piece of flashing tin. The performance, billed as a “drumless drone set,” was added after the announcement of …
PRO TEM Art Series. |x| Gordon Holden. | 1 HOUR PHOTO.
he future takes too long. Humanity and technology is all about the ‘now’. The ‘now’ is forever. Gordon Holden understands the ‘now’ but he is also aware that it does not last forever. He also understands that our insatiable need for the ‘now’ has developed into a casual culture of instant gratification. In conceptual jest, Holden deconstructs the very fibers of …
If It’s Too Good to be True…| #ScarlettJohannson @LucyTheMovie @undrthskn
carlett Johansson is superhuman, or at least she looks like one. This is not a difficult argument to make: she’s the only woman named Esquire’s Sexiest Alive twice, and has become the go-to choice when they need a “hot” woman who, oh yeah, can also act. There’s more going on here as she uses the unavoidable discussion of her looks …
I’m Ghost. | Merjin Hos.
old and simple, I’m Ghost is a limited edition portfolio book by Merjin Hos. The intriguing layout and strong illustrations makes I’m Ghost one of Hos’ strongest works to date. 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 …
Red Raven’s Arrows.
espite it being a dangerous weapon, there is a certain beauty to an arrow. Its aerodynamic shape and geometric structure has elegant, but lethal appeal. Red Raven Studios has furthered that appeal by making a set of porcelain arrows that can be customized upon order. Get them → here! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
More Than Enough Color.
oe Van Wetering‘s pieces feature a wide array of vibrant, solid colors that come together to put on quite a dazzling show. But Van Wetering’s ability to put these colors in motion is what really pops. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Strand of Oaks |x| Phosphorescent at Tammany Hall.
“hese songs are emotional,” Timothy Showalter, leader of Strand Of Oaks, said during his band’s opening set on the night of Wednesday, July 23rd at Tammany Hall. The smirk cut through his long, matted beard. “We’re living in an emotional time.” Emotional tunes, turns out, are a perfect soundtrack for a new line of backpacks. The event, which also featured a …
Tei Shi Covers Beyoncé’s “No Angel”.
ei Shi recently covered Beyoncé’s “No Angel,” and the web fell into a swoon. Putting her own ethereal spin on the tune, Tei Shi flaunts an airy, but sultry bravado that allows her to really own this cover. The singer had her reasons for recording her take on the song, she told Rookie: “I heard Beyoncé when it first came out, …
Quiet Lunch Book No. 1 |x| Salomon Faye.
Have you got your hands on Quiet Lunch Book N°1 yet? Well, if you haven’t, we’re willing to treat you to a special sneak peek of our interview with Salomon Faye. For those of you who already own a copy, you should know that the first printed edition of Quiet Lunch Magazine has a special feature: LayAR Technology! That means you …
Dear Derrick. | The Jamie Project.
urator and rapper Derrick B. Harden, who performs under the pseudonym Dear Derrick, just released his highly anticipated EP, The Jamie Project. Harden has been quite busy as of late, releasing a slew of new music. The Jamie Project looks to be a culmination of his onslaught, boasting a vulnerable strength that makes it skillfully endearing and memorable. The EP sees appearances from …
Anthony Cruz. | “Why So Serious?” | VIDEO.
nthony Cruz recently released visuals for his single “Why So Serious?” Directed by Haydn Davies, the video is steeped in a classic summertime pool party motif. Cruz has a vicious knack for making his fans feel comfortable and in-the-now, and with this video you feel like you are right there with him, making a splash and causing a ruckus. “Why …
Siff |x| COFFEED Take New York.
i-coastal painter, illustrator, and all around stand-up guy Gregory Siff was recently sanctioned by COFFEED to produce a nearly block-long mural at their new Chelsea location set to open this fall. The images portrayed were requested by the youth collective who directly benefit from COFFEED and New York Foundling’s philanthropic efforts. The stunning colors coupled with Siff’s abstract expressionism encouraged tons …
MOVIE REVIEW. | Guardians of the Galaxy.
et’s be upfront about this: Guardians of the Galaxy flies directly in the face of most of what has allowed Marvel to make successful movies. Addressing the most far-flung corners of their pre-existing content universe, Guardians uses practically nothing that we knew before the lights go down. The characters are antagonistic, have practically nothing heroic about them, and have unclear …
Katie Peyton. |x| One On One at Terrazzo Art Projects.
e stopped by Terrazzo Art Projects to check out a new piece by Katie Peyton. Peyton, who also heads Undercurrent Projects in the East Village, unveiled a large scale charcoal piece that exuded such an intimate warmth that it spurred long stares and meaningful introspection. The north end of the piece noticeably rolled up. It created some intrigue, and when …
Lady Moon & The Eclipse. |x| Kat Wright & The Indomitable Soul Band at Mercury Lounge.
s a new weekend emerges on the horizon, I can’t help but dwell on the previous Sunday. I had barely slept 5 hours that whole weekend, but there I was making my way down Houston Street, determined to see Lady Moon & The Eclipse at Mercury Lounge. Lady Moon & The Eclipse. Although the band was opening for Kat Wright …
All Lined Up. | Sophie Roach.
aturated with intricate linework, Sophie Roach‘s pieces can be best described as a cacophony of patterns and colors. Roach is known for piling on the details, leaving a hefty, but welcomed, assignment for anyone who wishes to discover them all. Although her linework has us smitten, our eyes are furthered charmed by her dreamy use of color. Available for Purchase …
Iconic 32 |x| Common Ground Foundation at Bucketfeet.
In an age where celebrities seem more influential than ever, it is good to see famous faces wielding their influence effectively. Last week Quiet Lunch was invited by Iconic 32 and The Common Ground Foundation to Bucketfeet, a SoHo sneaker shop focused on artist based designs, to celebrate the spirit of creativity and, most of all, social good. The event helped …
Treasure Fingers. |x| BOSCO. | Names.
e’re about halfway through the summer and the tunes just keep getting better. This week we see a new song from Atlanta songstress B O S C O and Fool’s Gold beatsmith Treasure Fingers. “Names” takes us to a place where the hip-house flows like a mellow river and the strobe lights dance just as well you do. “Names” is …
Emma. | Matt Vial.
antalizing our eyes with a white hot color palette that can only be found on the hottest of suns, Matt Vial‘s Emma is a surrealistic plunge into an ethereal void. Vial is a designer and photographer who is keen on manipuating color hues and distortion. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
100 Years Into the Future. | Maico Akiba.
aico Akiba takes us well into the future with 100 Years Later. It is all too easy become submerged in the now and forget the bigger picture. Hyper-aging modern items such ADIDAS sneakers, iPhones, calculators, and Polaroid cameras, Akiba puts time in perspective. Also, being that most of these items are things that are presently being used by most human beings …
Monkey Trick. | Amelie Petit Moreau.
melie Petit Moreau plays an incredible trick on our eyes with her series of digitally distorted collages. We’re still trying to put a finger on her process, the Parisian artist looks to be skillfully arranging irregular pieces of fine art paper, photograping them and then adding a touch of digital chaos. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Sex, Drugs, and Tapestry. | Erin M. Riley.
ased in Brooklyn, New York, Erin M. Riley weaves picture perfect portraits of carefree youth. Riley’s work mostly pulls from the female experience and today’s social media culture. But while her subject matter is youthful and “new” to the world, her medium is time tested and true. Riley’s ability to create these scenes on a loom is an indication of …
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds at Prospect Park.
“Some people say it’s just rock and roll / Ah, but it gets ya right down in your soul” — from “Push the Sky Away” e’s that bad motherfucker called Nick Cave and last Saturday night he and his renegades in The Bad Seeds played Prospect Park in Brooklyn, potentially waking up God from a deep, deep sleep. They kept …
Upon a (Lone) Star. | Chau Nguyen.
hau Nguyen is a lively artist from Texas whose multifaceted artworks leave a refreshing impression on the mind’s eye. Flaunting an abstract bravado and a crisp use of colors, shapes, and patterns, Nguyen’s pieces are intuitive and warm. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
YUS. | Talisman on Vinyl.
YUS recently unveiled the 12″ vinyl version of Talisman. It is the first pressing of 500 limited edition copies. Get your copy → HERE! ← Photos Courtesy of Daniel Tullie. 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. …
Party Time. | Andre Elliott.
ndre Elliott shrouds festivity and cheer in a sarcastic haze with a series of photographs that resembles a Lana Del Rey birthday celebration. The 19 year old photographer has a purposeful style that is ironically nonchalant. The effort is there, the feeling is there, but it is conveyed in a way that is cool, calm, and unaffected. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Coaches. |x| Titanics. at TT the Bear’s Place.
July 18, 2014, TT the Bear’s Place, Cambridge, MA t was a relatively unusual Friday night in Cambridge. Maybe it was the rain and humidity, but the streets seemed lonely, like everyone had been driven out of town by some unknown force. Even the bars in Central Square, where lines usually stretchpast their neighbors, had clear doors. It had been …
The Jaunt of Jade.
isceral, but lighthearted, Jade Evans‘ work explores uncharted territory with childlike honesty. Evans is unworried and forthright. Her pieces have a barbaric touch, but it only adds an edge to Evans’ jaunty style. Images Courtesy of Jade Stevens. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Walking Through a Musical History of The Walkmen.
he first song I heard from The Walkmen was “The Rat” off 2004’s Bows + Arrows. It starts with this nerve-wrecking guitar chop and instantly puts the mind on high alert. Drummer Matt Barrick spits out tightening rounds on the hi-hat, bombing across the set again and again. Hamilton Leithauser’s vocals swarm with frightening toughness and a scorched throat spitting …
SBTRKT. |x| Ezra Koenig. | “NEW DORP. NEW YORK.”
BTRKT recently released a thumpy tidbit from his upcoming album, Wonder Where We Land. “NEW DORP. NEW YORK.” may be a new song, but it has vintage club feel. The song features Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. Pre-order a copy of Wonder Where We Land. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
399 Days. | Rachel Kneebone.
achel Kneebone’s 399 Days is a deep-seated narrative of existential lore. An intricate tower of porcelain, it weaves together the stories of countless knowns and unknowns who forever belong to the time annals of time. Kneebone’s exhibition at White Cube will be on display through September 2012. Photos Courtesy of White Box |x| Ianthearchictect.com Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Body Talk. | Bernardo Torrens.
xecuting his pieces with hyperrealistic focus, Bernardo Torrens showcases the human form in a soft, magnificent light. The manner in which Torrens captures every intricate detail is surprisingly casual, making the portraits all the more engrossing. Although the subjects bear a mask of stoic vulnerability, they possess a quiet strength. There is an intriguing dialogue of unspoken words, a dialogue …