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Vessel. | Splinter Works.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]ould a bubble bath get anymore relaxing? “Possibly not” is what you would say if you had yet to lay eyes on Splinter Works‘ Vessel. Combining the embrace of a bathtub and the weightlessness of a hammock, the Vessel will take you right where you want to go—to a cozy imaginary spa called TLC.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …

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Form of Life (Ultima). | Dmitri Obergfell.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]D[/su_dropcap]mitri Obergfell takes us back to basic with a gradient sculpture that looks to be in the form of Pangaea. We could be wrong but the piece, Form of Life, certainly has a “Pangaean” feel. The color is also spectacular, chameleon automotive paint on aluminum.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …

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Hungry for Paper. | Shirley Vuong. |x| Hipolito Designs.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]S[/su_dropcap]hirley Vuong teamed up with Hipolito Designs for Hungry for Paper. This clever cookbook combines the best of both worlds, integrating paper sculpture with mouthwatering recipes. 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. …

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Fresh Air. | Fuji.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]llustrator Fuji has a minimalistic style that still manages to invigorate. It’s sweet, it’s simple, it’s fashionable… it’s pop!   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

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King of Kings. | Deadline Ltd.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]F[/su_dropcap]eeling like royalty? Well, let everyone know it with Deadline‘s King of Kings Tee. This tee is no-nonsense, sporting classic Olde English lettering on the front and an iconographic illustration on the back.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …

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MurphySofa. | Expand Furniture.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]M[/su_dropcap]ake room, the MurphySofa is here. Made by Expand Furniture, the MurphySofa seems like something that may exist already only because it is so brilliantly obvious that it should have been. What are the scientists at NASA doing if they haven’t invented this already? The MurphySofa is a clever space saver; and if you can afford, it could …

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Draw Thugs Not Pugs. | Michael Howard.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]L[/su_dropcap]ike a razor blade tucked in the cheek, Michael Howard‘s Draw Thugs Not Pugs is danger in disguise. These soft portraits, at first, poses no threat but a closer look reveals some sharp edges that may not be safe to play with.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …

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3 Shots. | Hollis Brown.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]H[/su_dropcap]ailing from Queens, Hollis Brown‘s sound is best describe as Mumford & Sons meets Tracy Chapman meets Johnny Cash meets REM meets Hall & Oates meets Everything but the Girl. That is a lot of intermingling but when you listen to the new album, 3 Shots, you quickly understand how it all comes together. 3 Shots kicks off …

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Visionary Art Project. | Mia Morgan. |x| Georgina Billington.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t is never too late to support a brilliant vision and the very same can be said for the Visionary Art Project created by stylist Mia Morgan and body artist Georgina Billington. Art is not just for ogling. It is meant to enrich the spirit. Taking this into strong consideration, Morgan and Billington rely on various Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

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Atlas Sits. | Canvas Globe Pouf.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap]tlas has had his fair share of shrugs. It’s high time that he kicked back and took a load off. The Canvas Globe Pouf, both studious looking and comfortable, plays nice with others; blending in with almost any interior design scheme.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …

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The Art of Shack at REED SPACE.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e paid a visit to REED SPACE to check out The Art of Shack. Curated by artist ChrisRWK, the pop-up exhibition includes some awesome Shake Shack models—provided by Boundless Brooklyn—decorated by a plethora of artist that includes Cathie Urushibata, Zero Productivity, jeffstaple, Ruth Chan, Royce Bannon and many more! Check out our coverage below!   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …

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WILD. | gallery nine5.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]E[/su_dropcap]mbodying the ripe life essence of a young summer, gallery nine5‘s newest exhibition effortlessly hits the mark with WILD. Tucked in cozy NoLIta, the group exhibition features a roster of moving artists including Lina Puerta, Jessica Lichenstein, LeRone Wilson, Ivan Stojakovic, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, Peter Gerakaris, Tatyana Murray and Kirsten Kay Thoen. Dubbed an “art garden,” WILD is an open invitation …

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In My Bones. | Syd Bee.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]L[/su_dropcap]ive from Portlandia, Syd Bee‘s In My Bones is a definite must-see. The solo exhibition is hosted by Antler Gallery and will feature new works by Bee. The painter’s surreal style brilliantly explores folklore and femininity.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …

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Boullee Table. | Brooksbank & Collins.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]F[/su_dropcap]or those of you who are interested in time and space, Brooksbank & Collins‘ Boullee Table concept should be a sight to behold. Named after neo-classical architect Etienne Louis Boullee, the table dedicates itself to the movement of the heavens. For all sales please contact Gallery FUMI.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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Natural Disasters. | Erin O’Keefe.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e checked in with artist Erin O’Keefe and discovered her latest series, Natural Disasters. O’Keefe, who is known for her surreal still life images that ironically look like digital paintings, had us head over heels in love with The Flatness and continues to hold our hearts with this new series. The motif is a bit more hectic this time around, …

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Floating Record. | Gramovox.

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t is always a delight to see so-called relics re-imagined through innovative design. The folks at Gramovox have reinvented the record player and, truth be told, it never looked better. The Floating Record has a distinctive, eye-catching look and it saves more space than a traditional record player.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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The Pie Hole. | Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken by Creme da la Crumb.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you are craving something sweet and spicy, Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken may be right up your alley. Made by Tiffany of Creme de la Crumb, this dish is inspired by Asian cuisine and could give your local take out joint a run for its money. Get the Recipe!   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …

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Stealth Peace at Nancy Margolis Gallery. | Melodie Provenzano.

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Mary HurtMary E. Hurt is a curatorial assistant, art handler, and writer living in Brooklyn. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in Art History in 2013. After a depressing experience working for an infamous vanity gallery in Chelsea, Mary began establishing a freelance network to depend on, assisting established and avant-garde artists in curation, installation, website development, …

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Color This Book: New York City. | Abbi Jacobson.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]H[/su_dropcap]ave you been starving your inner-child, you prick? Well, now you can throw it a bone with Abbi Jacobson’s Color This Book series. The Broad City star created an adult coloring book that allows you to reinterpret two iconic cities—New York and San Francisco—in full-on, trippy Technicolor. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …

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The Parts of Me. | Brno Del Zou.

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ur bodies may be whole but our minds, our psyche, our very being is compiled from various pieces. Brno Del Zou understands that contrast. So much so that the artist packaged that contrast into one shattered conceptual nutshell. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …

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Throw It In The Air. | Meet Lily.

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As if a very large women blessed with heavenly vocals just completed her ballad, the  game is either over or has changed forever.  Most content creators dream of the day they own drones of their own.  From the excitement of learning to pilot to customizing everything from cameras to gimbals, the entire experience is worth getting that beautifully planned shot at …

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The Pie Hole. | Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Ice Cream Bars by Love & Zest.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you can’t stand the heat, get in the kitchen. And if you need some motivation, these Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Ice Cream Bars by Kristina of Love & Zest should be enough. Campfire taste with Eskimo pie results, this treat is a delicious way to cool off.     Get the Recipe! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …

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Forms Two. | Liam Stevens.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]S[/su_dropcap]implistic but moving, Liam Stevens‘ Form Two has a minimalistic approach that still evokes a complicated array of emotions. The colors, the positioning, it all drums up something real.   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, …

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B-9 NH Black Edition. | BME Design.

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ruce Wayne wouldn’t be caught dead riding a bicycle—but let’s just say he did. If he did, this would be it. Made from durable carbon fiber, the B-9 NH Black Edition by BME Design is a matte masterpiece built to withstand the fashionable violence of the inner city. Just imagine, Batman popping a wheelie onto The Joker’s face or roasting a proper table …

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Electronic Items. | Guillaume Kurkdjian.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e are far enough into the Digital Age for it have its relics. Case in point, Guillaume Kurkdjian‘s Electronic Items. The entire series is inspired by 90s era electronic that have either advanced drastically by now or have become completely obsolete. For all you fossils that were around during the 1990s, some of these electronic items should ignite some nostalgia. …

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Money Talks. | Ruby Anemic.

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Ruby Anemic is a gutsy mixed media artist who is well known for conveying powerful messages through typography. Anemic sets his sights on one of our most coveted possessions—money. Phrase after phrase, Anemic poses confrontational idioms that address our relationship with the almighty dollar.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …

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Naihan Li. | CCTV Headquarters Cabinet.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]H[/su_dropcap]uman beings are obsessed with monuments. We erect them on a daily basis, attempting to build our way into immortality. Naihan Li‘s ongoing series, I Am Monument, explores that obsession. In the series, Li reincarnates popular structures such as the New York Stock Exchange, the Pentagon, UN Headquarters and OMA‘s CCTV Headquarters—featured here. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …

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Duck Down 20-Year Anniversary BBQ. | Summer Stage 2015.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t was a hot and humid day in Brooklyn but that didn’t stop folks from gathering at Betsy Head Memorial Playground for the Duck Down 20-Year Anniversary BBQ presented by SummerStage. The evening kicked off with some lively performances by Raz Fresco and Chelsea Reject. Then PRO ERA generals CJ FLY and Kirk Knight took turns cooking the …

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Bachelors. | A Q&A with Elijah Burgher.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]E[/su_dropcap]lijah Burgher is a Chicago-based artist, currently exhibiting recent works at Zieher Smith + Horton in Chelsea, having also participated in the Whitney Museum’s last Biennial. In this collection, the larger works represent Elijah’s execution of occult magic, spelling incantations in gigantic sigils on dropped canvases. Whether the written wish is impossible for us to decipher or the practice completely …

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10 Rules. | Eleonora Kolycheva.

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Most rules are meant to be broken and some are worth living by. Eleonora Kolycheva‘s 10 Rules may sound pushy but the painter actually offers sound advice in the form of illustrated anecdotes. Visit Kolycheva’s blog and read more on the series. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …

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Cracked Log Pendant Light. | Duncan Meerding Design.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]here isn’t any reason artificial lighting can’t look more organic. If you are nodding your head in agreement as if we can see you then Duncan Meerding‘s Cracked Log Pendant Light may be a household must have. The light actually has very organic origins. Its shade is made from salvaged logs that would have otherwise been destroyed through incineration. …

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NEW Music | “Marilyn Monroe” | SEVDALIZA.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]S[/su_dropcap]inger SEVDALIZA recently released a new single titled “Marilyn Monroe.” The song may have a glamorous title but the content of the song is extremely heartfelt and wounded. SEVDALIZA offered this statement that not only added a backstory to the song, it also sheds a poignant light on one of Hollywood’s most troubled beauties: “This song is part of …

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Looking for Mr. Goodsex. | Alexandra Rubinstein. | NSFW

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]aking un-cropped stills from vintage movies filmed during the Golden Age of pornography, painter Alexandra Rubinstein does a fine job of romanticizing smut in her series, Looking for Mr. Goodsex. Rubinstein’s mission goes far beyond romanticization, she actually uses the work to spark a dialog. This dialog begins by questioning whether a woman’s pleasure has become less important in …

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The Bike Crate. | MAIK.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t’s biking weather and cyclists are always up for making their trip more convenient. And what is more convenient than a hand built bike basket? Sturdy and secure, the Bike Crate from MAIK is meant to secure your most precious belongings; whether it be a bar of gold or an autographed picture of Brian Dennehy.   Quiet LunchQuiet …

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Under the Unminding Sky. | Gregory Thielker.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]ith the wet weather making its special appearances in between the sunshine, Gregory Thielker‘s Under the Unminding Sky is quaintly familiar. Although the series of hyperrealistic paintings has more to do with the road and how its changing landscapes affects of our perception, we are entirely captivated by the water element. The way it warps and blends the shapes …

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Nestlings. | OGE Creative Group.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]R[/su_dropcap]emember the Giant Birdsnest we featured a while back? Well, it turns it has some extra company. OGE Creative Group swapped out quotidian cushions for cleverly designed egg shaped cushions. They even come in an Easter egg design! Learn more.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …

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PomPom Mirror. | Daniel Rozin.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]F[/su_dropcap]eaturing a synchronized array of 928 spherical faux fur puffs, Daniel Rozin‘s PomPom Mirror is nothing short of creative magic. PomPom Mirror is one of six mirror based pieces included in Rozin’s solo exhibition, Descent with Modification, on display at bitforms gallery. The exhibition runs until July 1st.     Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …

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Horizons. | Neil Dawson.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]M[/su_dropcap]ore than 20 years later and Neil Dawson‘s Horizons is still one of the most awesome sculptures we have ever seen. Installed on a farm in Kaipara, New Zealand, Horizons plays a simple trick on the eye. 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 …

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“High On Love” | Class Actress.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]lass Actress has everyone elevated with her new single, “High On Love”. Backed by a synthy, pulsating rhythm, the songstress calls out: “Now I’m high on love And I just can’t get high enough I can’t take too much So baby come and give it up…” Considering her last release, “More Than You”, she really seems to be …

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Living Light. | NN Designs.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]all it a case of conceptual optimism but NN Design‘s Living Light always seems half full. Made from a metal frame, the Living Light looks as if light was poured into it. The whole design is simple but beyond intriguing. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …

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A Cat Meets a Little Birdy. | I Like CATS |x| Little Birdy.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e just discovered this delightful collaboration between I Like CATS and Little Birdy. The feline enthusiasts and Bristol-based sculptor created a series of cat sculptures that range from adorable to quirky.   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 …

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Bertoia Loom Chair. | Clément Brazille.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]lément Brazille‘s Bertoia Loom Chair has been turning heads as of late. Inspired by the works of Italian-born American designer Harry Bertoia, and a tribute to his centenary birthday, the Bertoia Loom Chair is comfortable and customizable.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

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I’m Selecting. | Talia Chetrit at Sies + Hoke.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]ontrast is a beautiful thing. That being said, Talia Chetrit‘s latest solo exhibition is truly a thing of beauty. Housed by Sies + Hoke, I’m Selecting, is a dichotomous display that references to both intimacy and public voyeurism. I’m Selecting will be on display until June 19th.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

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PENXO. | The Most Minimalistic 2mm Lead Holder Pencil.

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]N[/su_dropcap]ow, us featuring PENXO has less to do with you supporting their Kickstarter campaign and more to do with you just getting your hands on one as soon as possible. PENXO has already reached (and exceeded) its goal but its minimalistic design and innovative mechanics make it well worth your backing. SUPPORT! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …

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Natural Instinct. | COPE 2.

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Acclaimed painter Fernando Carlo, Jr.—more popularly known as COPE 2—is treating art enthusiasts to a brief but awesome solo exhibition at Azart Gallery. Natural Instinct is a collection of new and familiar works by Carlo, Jr. who is fresh off his SOLD OUT solo exhibition in Paris, aptly titled Ambition. Natural Instinct runs until June 10th, so catch a glimpse while you can!   …