hene Cornelius recently released visuals for his coming of age single, “W8.” Pronounced “weight,” this offering was inspired by a short film of the same name starring Micheal K. Williams. The video was shot by Ali Fahrenheit, Ted “Gnarley Bucks” and Ian Cinco and has a nostalgic aesthetic that harks back to New York’s metro-avant garde heyday. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
From the Galápagos to Peru with Love. | Willi Jones.
lthough we’re based in New York City, our staff is well aware that there is a world that exists outside of the ever-engrossing Gotham—that’s why we created From… with Love, an ongoing travel series. Ever since our first installation, we have been getting great feedback and even some submissions. Our latest submission comes from Willi Jones along with Mia Asnong, Francis Métivier and …
NEW VIDEO! | “Sandra’s Smile” | Blood Orange.
ometown hero, Blood Orange, recently released visuals for “Sandra’s Smile.” The video is directed by Blood Orange himself and has that classic Noir York feel. Also, peep the cameo by Jungle Pussy. 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 …
And Life Is Over There. | Femmy Otten.
Multifaceted artist Femmy Otten has a playfully surrealistic motif that explores the boundaries of sex and nature. Below is an overview of And Life Is Over There, one of her recent solo exhibitions hosted by Fons Welter in Amsterdam. The exhibition included an array of works that spanned from paintings to sculptures and really showcased Otten’s range. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
New York Comic Con Special. | Harley Quinn Body Painting by Georgina Billington.
View PostLots of (Lee)way. | Lee Crutchley.
tall human from a small town in England, Lee Crutchley is a vulnerable comedian who understands the balance required to walk life’s tightrope. Crutchley’s work is dark—but palatable—and surprisingly upbeat. He effortlessly tackles the good and the bad, encouraging you to dig deep down while also providing pick-me-ups. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Comic Con is For Cosplayers.
Comic-Con is for cosplayers—the followers, fanatics, and downright scholars of comic literature, science fiction, and pop culture. This much we hold to be true, as do the artists who engage with readers at their booths, as do the creators who monitor the enthusiasm for their products in panels. However, as our devices for self-expression merge increasingly with public marketing forums …
A Look Back at New York Comic Con 2015.
ew York Comic Con never disappoints and the 2015 edition was no exception. Hosted by Jacob Javits Center, the largest pop culture event on the east coast drew in over 170,000 attendees—and Quiet Lunch was right in the middle of it. As usual, there was a lot to take in. Comic Con is famous for its cosplay element and attendees religiously …
Rising Tides at La Marina. | Eastmen Collective. |x| The Almighty Group.
ast week saw the premiere of Rising Tides, a brand new art series by Eastmen Collective and The Almighty Group. The event featured artworks by Jay West, Robert Mars, Brian Kirhagis, Tony Peralta, Alice Mizrachi and Dia and was hosted at the beautiful waterfront venue, La Marina. Rising Tides , powered by the NUCO Group, also featured a private Jay West cigar …
VIDEO PREMIERE | Elbows. | “Flowers”
inger and songwriter, Elbows, is finally making his music video debut! Directed by Nnamdi Simon and Elbows himself, the visuals for “Flowers” were shot in front of various colorful buildings in Brooklyn. The video has a playfully retro vibe, drawing inspiration from the New Wave French films of the 60s and hue rich rap videos from the 90s. Singer Maralisa makes a …
New Exhibition by Casey Weldon at Roq la Rue Gallery.
asey Weldon is being feature in a trifecta of solo exhibitions at Roq la Rue gallery. Weldon’s HASTEMAKER is being featured in the main gallery along with paintings by Jeff Jacobson. The third exhibition by Samantha Wall will be located in the loft gallery. HASTEMAKER, along with Jacobson’s APHOTIC ILK and Wall’s LET YOUR EYES ADJUST TO THE DARK, is set to run …
Bikemoji. | Thomas Yang.
rtist and cycling enthusiast Thomas Yang recently premiered some new works! A total of four designs, GR8, OMG, LOL and WTF, Bikemoji is a playful series that uses common bike parts to depict facial expressions usually made by cyclists. As usual, Thomas has limited the prints to 100 copies and each copy is stamped/labeled with a unique edition number. Get your hands on one …
“Always” | LISS.
anish foursome LISS recently released a brand new song titled, “Always”. Building on the success of their debut single, “Try”, LISS continues their momentum with this smooth tune. 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 …
Iconophilia at The Lodge Gallery. | Peter Daverington.
ainter Peter Daverington masterfully merges new school and old school aesthetic in his latest solo exhibition, Iconophilia. Placing graffiti characters beside noblemen and cherubs under one tattered and worn motif, Daverington creates a destructive dichotomy that speaks to art history, art development and art preservation. We visited The Lodge Gallery just an hour before the opening reception and Daverington, humbly dressed …
Backyard. | Daisuke Yokota.
aisuke Yokota‘s Backyard is a dark but ethereal series that ventures deep into the wilderness of modern day civilization. The black and white photography is ghostly and almost iridescent. Shadowy figures dance in the night air but the trees stand still as if they were deer caught in the headlights. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Strange Fruit and Other Assortments. | Vanessa McKeown.
rimming with pop surrealism, Vanessa McKeown‘s work brilliantly blurbs the lines between the edible and the inedible. The mixed artist pulls the old switcheroo by using strawberry wafers for Jenga blocks and raspberries for diamonds. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
The Adventures of Gallardo. | Robert Gallardo.
ultifaceted creative Robert Gallardo is in the process making his very own indie video game and he needs your help! Influenced by his social life, Gallardo started fleshing out a concept that illustrates nature versus nurture. The Adventures of Gallardo will focus on how outside influences, particularly social media, maps our life journey. The game will be in a neoclassic 16-Bit …
We’ll Just Leave This Here. | Leafling Bags.
all is in the air, the leaves are getting crisp and the Leafling bags are beyond appropriate. Handmade in Budapest, these bags are a fashionable homage to seasonal foliage. 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 …