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, …
Super Rich.
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. | 235U.
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 …
Listening to the Visuals.
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 …
La Malconttenta. | My Jungle.
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 …
Off the Wall.
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 …
We Heart, Heart, Heart These Scarves.
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 …
Matt Bahen. | Sometimes Comes the Mother, Sometimes the Wolf at Munch Gallery.
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 …
Over the Hedges.
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 …
Phantasm. | Flying Lotus |x| Laura Darlington.
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 …
Cutlog New York 2014 Starts Today!
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. …
What Rules | Gregory de la Haba. |x| Kathy Grayson. |x| Laura O’Reilly. |x| Lee Wells.
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 …
Disliking Fashion.
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 …
Now You’re Reaching.
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 …
PRO TEM Art Series. | Saving Face. |x| Derek Weisberg.
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 …
Emily King. | Distance.
ust when it seemed like Emily King‘s “Distance” couldn’t be more awesome, its recent visuals absolutely puts the song over the top. Directed by Paul Jung and designer Erin Wahed of Bande Des Quatres, the video is ironically laced with latent passionate and abstract stoicism. Flaming roses that never burn, working printers, turtlenecks–it is safe to say that this video has …
Push It Real Good.
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 …
Quiet Lunch |x| Super Tasty Live at The Griffin!
Quiet Lunch is collaborating with Super Tasty for a night of live art and live music! Join us at 7 pm at The Griffin (50 Gansevoort Street) where designing duo Dee and Ricky will be doing live art on backpacks from their newest collection with STATE Bags. The night will also include live performances by Cakes Da Killa, Precious Paris, …
A Jacket Too?!
Remember AMI’s Tropical Printed Canvas Backpack we featured awhile back? Turns out AMI has a few other tropical tricks up their. The Tropical Printed Jacket has a sporty look, but is made from butter soft lamb leather. 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 …
In Awesome Fashion.
Youthful, spunky, and modish, Alexandre Korobov‘s illustrations are beautiful displays of color and detail. As an artist, Korobov has been rising through the ranks, reviving a dated technique that includes a use of electronic processing, pencils and overlay inks. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Jamie xx. | Girl/Sleep Sound EP.
We almost missed out on the buzz around the new EP by Jamie xx. Set for an early May release, Girl / Sleep Sound may be short, but it’s sweeter than the taboo that Sade keeps singing about. The project is due out 5/5, and is available for pre-order now. Check these entrancing visuals for “Girl.” The animation was done by Alden Volney. Quiet …
Modern Vice.|x| Andy Lifschutz.
Modern Vice collaborated with designer Andy Lifschutz for a stunning boot is perhaps their best piece this season. Made from Italian crinkled lambskin leather, the sleek black shoe is cleverly accented with toe and heel rands that are hand carved and hand finished of reclaimed yellow bronze and white brass. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Beautiful Creature.
Revealing beauty even in censorship, Mehdi-Georges Lahlou‘s Créature pour Chaman is a stunning series that features a bejeweled woman in full hijab. The French Moroccan artist creates a stark contrast between black hijab–which blends in seamlessly with the black background–and the dazzling headpiece, giving the appearance of a floating head. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Mike Mitchell. |x| Mondo Gallery | Marvel.
Mike Mitchell‘s solo exhibition debuts this Friday. The exhibition will feature a slew of Marvel superhero portraiture, but everyone seems to be focused on his X-Men pieces–maybe it has something to do with X-Men: Days of Future Past, the latest installment in the X-Men franchise due out May 23rd. Set to go on display at Mondo Gallery, Mike Mitchell x Marvel x Mondo is an …
Adrian Hogan. | Inner Worlds.
Adrian Hogan‘s Inner World is rich with intricate line work and surrealistic themes. The illustrations have an ukiyo-e-like appearance, vaguely resembling work from the Edo period. 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
Drowning in the Water Fountain.
Okay, Merrill Garbus of tUnE-yArDs just blew our fucking minds. Directed by Joel Kefali, the video for “Water Fountain” is best described as Pee Wee’s Playhouse on acid–as if that show could get any trippier. Garbus serves as a willing replacement for Pee Wee, running a muck through a surrealistic landscape where everything seems to be alive. “Water Fountain” can be found …
GANT Women’s F/W 2014 Preview.
GANT recently released a preview of their first women’s campaign. The 16 piece collection is a charming combination of style and comfort. From the relaxing Lazy Pant to the sumptuous You Only Live Luxe Coat, this collection blurs the line between everywoman chic and urban glam. “It’s been amazing to work on this collection. We wanted to create the dream wardrobe for …
Staying Healthy Keeps the Boss Wealthy.
Tom Pregiato provides a visual response to keeping a healthy workplace. Featuring various vegetable sculptures re-purposed in a standard office setting and filtered through a lens of abstract portraiture, the series is delightfully stoic and somewhat sarcastic. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Thorocraft. | The Cooper Ash.
Taking inspiration from some of nature’s more eccentric looking animals, the most intriguing feature on Thorocraft’s Cooper Ash is its funky heel panel. Not only is the Cooper Ash stylish, it successfully combines the comfort of a trainer with the durability of a work boot. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Wordspit. | City of God.
Rapper Wordspit recently released visuals for his single, “City of God.” Directed by DirtySouf Yankee, the video doubles as a gritty thesis that explores the relationships between religious uncertainty, inner city violence, and urban angst. 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 …
Smells Like Teen Sweater.
Calvin Ross Carl‘s Teen Sweater Tabletop is a brilliant display of contrast. The wily zigzag pattern clashes beautifully with an intimidating flood of sultry, no-nonsense red. Upon closer inspect, you can see that the black and white pattern was actually painted on top of a red canvas. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Ruckstuhl. | Pannello Tavola.
Noisy neighbor at the office? The Pannello Tavola, an acoustic panel by Ruckstuhl, is a great way to create some much needed quiet. Made from 100% wool felt, the Pannello Tavola is easy to install and comes in a wide variety of colors. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Awfully Blue.
t is always a joy to see an artist fall into a certain period–especially a blue period. Jules Julien‘s Blue Series is purposefully plaintive, a melancholic melody of worried eyes and symmetrical freckles. 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, …
Painter’s Block.
Simplistic and raw, these works by Rodrigo Cruz manipulate the concept of perspective. Cruz bends and stretches the shapes, adding a third dimension to a two dimensional display. 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 …
Valentino. | Pre-Fall 2014 Collection.
Although their Fall/Winter 2014-15 collection is absolutely fabulous, we are still swooning over Valentino’s Pre-Fall 2014 collection. Despite Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli producing a stunning collection overall, our favorite pieces are adorned with dignified eagles, fierce owls, and Rorschach-like butterflies. There are also some less decorated pieces that feature eccentric plumage and native patterns. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
North Coastal.
Matthew Korbel-Bowers is a deft designer with a refreshingly laid back style that is a palpable reflection of his California roots. Pieces like It’s Peaceful at the Bottom of the Pool (featured above) are pleasant visual trips to the land of sand and sunshine. You can get prints → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Alan Chies for Pizza.
Photographer Alan Chies shoots for the latest issue of Pizza. Guerriglia Urbana is a hazy but stern editorial featuring garbs by famed designer Walter Albini. 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
An Overview of 1983.
Owen Perry‘s trip to Chile yields yet another amazing addition to an already awe inspiring body of work. Owen, who operates under the creative umbrella Circa 1983, is a young, talented photographer with a proclivity for shooting majestic landscapes. Owen’s recent December travels includes Santiago, Mano del Desierto, and Valle del la Luna, but we also included some shots from his trip to British Columbia. Quiet …
Dillon Marsh. | For What It’s Worth.
Africa is a land that is not only rich in culture, but also rich in valuable minerals and precious metals–and because the latter is no secret, Africa has been spent the last couple of centuries being carved up and mined for its natural treasures. Photographer Dillon Marsh captures this concept quite wonderfully in his series, For What It’s Worth. Combining photography with …
In Colored Fashion.
These portraits by Marcel George display a brilliant unification of watercolor and fashionable taste. George’s color palette and choice of wardrobe makes these chic portraits warm and inviting. 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,” …
KARBORN. | Her Material.
Her Material is a portrait of distorted beauty. Created by multimedia artist KARBORN, the piece maintains an ethereal but violent mystery. 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
Alicia Carés.
The Sérac Ring is an extremely unique hand cast piece by gold and silversmith Alicia Hannah Naomi. Made from sterling silver and resin, the Sérac Ring makes a powerful statement. 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 …
See Cakes Run.
Cakes Da Killa recently released the official music video for his rambunctious single “I Run This Club.” Directed by Zubaer Khan, the 90’s inspired imagery is an appropriate visual follow up to an awesome track that is sure to give life this spring. The video also includes a special appearance by CUNTMAFIA founder, Contessa Stuto. “I Run This Club” is …
Utopian Scraps.
Photographer Julien Mauve captures portraits of decaying progress in his series, What’s Left of Utopia. The series features desolate urban landscapes swamped by fog. The urban landscapes, adorned with stoic, inorganic structures look to be embattled with an impeding nature that seeks to reclaim its rightful territory. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Quilty as Charge.
The weather is still a little iffy outside, and this Micro-Quilted Overshirt by ISAORA is the ideal garb for a schizophrenic climate. The Micro-Quilted Overshirt comes with two convenient snap pockets. It also comes in navy and black. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …