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MUSIC REVIEW. | MINNESOTA | GLENN MELING.

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innesota, the third album from Norwegian native, Glenn Meling chronicles his musical maturation. In his latest release, the wordly artist, having lived in the United Kingdom and Australia, bridges the melancholy with the mirthful. Since an early age, being consumed by music has enabled Glenn the ability to command attention. Throughout the LP’s duration offers satisfying songs. Starting off with “Alive,” …

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General Dynamics. | Doug Young. | The Lodge Gallery.

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he Lodge Gallery proudly presents, General Dynamics, a solo exhibition of works by Doug Young. In his second solo exhibition with The Lodge Gallery, Young explores the ego of man and the arrogance of governmental power. This recent body of work investigates the radical politics of our age and the coinciding precarious state of our natural environment. Vacillating through time from the unpeopled …

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NSFW | Masks-Show. | Masha Svyatogor.

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elarusian artist Masha Svyatogor uses her series, Masks-Show, to merge the worlds of photography and painting into one intimate display of modern pulchritude. In the series, Svyatogor cuts and pastes visual excerpts from well known Flemish and Baroque works—possibly by such artists as Botticelli, Raphael and Michelangelo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …

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MUSIC VIDEO. | “THE LIGHT AHEAD” | ERIC FRISCH.

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hrough the miracle of musicianship, Eric Frisch, is able to create a contemporary tune that beckons to yesteryear. “The Light Ahead,” which appears on Frisch’s début, Goodbye Birdcage, would definitely impress Buddy Holly, Big Bopper, and Bill Haley! The upbeat ditty is sure to keep all the bodies rocking. The economical endeavor, directed by Tim Toda’s keen eye, draws upon cool choreography and simplistic backgrounds. As …

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Common Threads at The Rubin Museum of Art.

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ommon Threads will bring together artists, philanthropists, and refugee activists to celebrate what we share through fashion, art, and storytelling. It will be an evening of traditional styles, the modern designs they inspire, and cutting edge garments influenced by the reality of refugees. Common Threads is being presented in partnership with The Rubin Museum of Art. The event is honoring six …

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Base 12 Binocular Show at Mana Contemporary. | Apostrophe NYC.

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he Base 12 Binocular Show, currently on display at Mana Contemporary (November 12th – 23rd), is an interactive group show that investigates scale and perception. Unconventional hanging initially hides the artwork from the viewer, who must then use the binoculars to enter the show. Through the binoculars each artist’s work can only be seen alone.  This enables the viewer to embark on a scavenger …

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NSFW | Infinity Selfie. | Leah Schrager.

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erging new school narcissism with trippy traditional trickery, Leah Schrager‘s Infinity Selfie is easy to get lost in. Schrager is known for tackling beauty, sexuality and the human form in her work; and with this series, she seems to be going deeper down the rabbit hole. In a way, Infinity Selfie entertains how one can lose oneself even in the exploration …

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Four Flights Up. | A Group Exhibition at The Leo.

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our Flights Up shares the intimacies of the neighborhood by looking into and looking out of the artist’s window.  Harlem is a culturally rich and diverse community of which artists have always played a significant role.  It is equally important to acknowledge, patronize and understand the artists of today as it is to remember the artists and writers of the …

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Mythomania. | A new series by by Uday K. Dhar.

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day K. Dhar is pleased to presents a new series, Mythomania at Harlem Properties sponsored by VOSS. Dhar recreates the Gods in a series of mixed media studies with a new lens and in a contemporary context. He cultivates an alternative view of the history of Western Art by questioning what this imagery means to a person of color.  With each …

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MUSIC REVIEW. | INTROVERSIONS | SLUKA.

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Whether it’s drums, violin, bass, keyboards, guitar, or vocals, Christoper Sluka, continues to attempt to do it all. The former jet pilot soars past mere auditory consumption. With his latest album Introversions,  he worked to ensure that visual sides would accompany each offering. Proving that music is timeless, he is determined to make it remember his contributions. Decades have been used to polish his artistic acumen, yet Introversions leaves …

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Post No Bills. | Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase.

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Last week, I stumbled into an amazing exhibition called Post No Bills: Public Walls as Studio and Source featuring Artists BLU (Senigallia, Italy), Mark Bradford (Los Angeles), Burhan Dogançay (Turkey), José Parlá (Miami), JR (Paris), Robin Rhode (Cape Town), Vhils a.k.a. Alexandre Farto (Portugal), and Jacque Villeglé (Paris) while visiting the Neuberger Museum in Purchase, NY. Being a product of the graffiti era …

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Nothing Huge at XY Atelier. | Danny Lane.

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Y Gallery is pleased to announce Nothing Huge an abstract exhibition of photographs by Danny Lane, marking the first solo show for the NYC based artist. The pictures were shot on 35mm film on the streets of lower Manhattan. Nothing Huge explores the shapes and colors of downtown Manhattan where all things seemingly have a life of their own. Lane, …

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NEW VIDEO | “Woman” | Kendra Morris.

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inger Kendra Morris recently released a new video for her single, “Woman.” Directed by Joe Lumbroso and written by Jillian Mackintosh, both of Brilliant Champions, the video features Morris playing the role of a scorned lover. Wounded and obsessed, Morris struggles to mend a broken heart and her sanity. “Woman” can be found on Morris’ latest studio album, Babble. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

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MUSIC REVIEW. | SHAKE IT ON DOWN | MAX FITE.

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ack in 2015, Macy Lucarelli, Carl Raether, Jamie Cunningham, and Max Fitelson decided to fuse their artistry.  Shortly thereafter, Max Fite was officially born. Their debut EP, Shake It On Down, which dropped in August, is a testament of their collected growth. Based in a land of sunshine, within the city of angels, the emerging band continues to cultivate its creative dexterity. Whether …

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MUSIC VIDEO. | “MY GOD” | BITTER’S KISS.

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iolence propelled by Love; is religion doomed to fail? In the recent visual, “My God,” the New Jersey-based duo, Bitter’s Kiss, attempts to answer this infallible inquiry. Aligned with their respective instrumentation, the combination of  vulnerable vocals from daughter, Chloe, and the poignant production from father, Michael enables the Baker magic. With provocative lyrics like, “My God is better than your god…,“Chloe …

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The Trophy Room. | CJ Hendry.

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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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The Waterschatten Collection. | Nienke Hoogvliet.

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ow, before you read on, we ask that you open not just your eyes, but your minds. One of the many beauties of innovation is the transmutation of materials. This is why we find Nienke Hoogvliet‘s Waterschatten Collection so fascinating! Constructing a large dining table, a set of pendant lights and a range of bowls, Hoogvliet has employed reclaimed and recycled toilet …

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Point of Origin at The Lodge Gallery.

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urators Dina Brodsky and Trek Lexington bring Point of Origin to The Lodge Gallery on the Lower East Side. With more than fifty artists on view, the curators ask the painters to exhibit their most private tool: the palette. The premise, as the curators explain in their statement, aims to gain insight on the artists’ diverse creative processes. In their …

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NEW MUSIC | “A Way Out” | Youceff Kabal.

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ouceff Kabal, formerly know as YUS, recently released a brand new single titled, “A Way Out.” The song, laced with a poignant instrumental and meaningful lyrics, addresses the need to find one’s self before finding a significant other. “A Way Out” has a melancholic melody that resonates heavily with anyone who is in the pursuit of love and happiness. “A …

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MUSIC VIDEO. | “WATER DIAMONDS” | A-TRE x IMKIDKID.

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ouston Hip-Hop group 3ipleA is steadily reinforcing its brand by satisfying its supporters. With the recent release of  “Water Diamonds” two of its members, A-Tre and ImKidKid, are en trend as they continue to saturate their chosen lane. The respected Niquous Studios was tapped to create the conventional visual. The mix of an alluring beat, enticing additives (both booty and bling), and determined sixteens …

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The Graduate Limited Edition Print. | Rory Kurtz.

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rtist Rory Kurtz recently release a new limited edition print paying homage to the classic coming of age film, The Graduate. This screenprint poster was produced as an exclusive MONDO release at their third annual MondoCon. This is an artist proof, and identical to the numbered edition. It is signed by the artist, but not numbered. Extremely limited numbers, only a handful …

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Ellannah Sadkin Debuts TOONOLOGY at The Pivot Gallery.

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ondon based artist Ellannah Sadkin recently debut TOONOLOGY at The Pivot Gallery in Chelsea. Curated by Lori Zimmer, this is Sadkin’s first solo exhibition and Quiet Lunch had the privilege of hosting a special preview last week. Sadkin wowed the audience with her brilliant line work, vivid color palette and pop oriented subject matter. All smiles, Sadkin had this to say about …

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Relative Refractions. | Bogdan Seredyak.

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hen we look out into the world, we do more than just look—we feel. Ukrainian born artist and architect Bogdan Seredyak is currently working on a new series titled Relative Refractions; and in this series, he examines not only our perception of reality but the melding of multiple realities into one semi-cohesive abstract vision. We caught up with Seredyak who issued …

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The Five Boroughs. | Daniel Labrosse.

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rench-Hungarian visual artist Daniel Labrosse put his own abstract spin on Gotham in his ongoing series, The Five Boroughs. Labrosse has also coupled this series with another ongoing narrative titled Moon of Doom. You can keep track of both, and other works, on his website. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …

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NEW VIDEO | “Surfin'” | Kid Cudi. |X| Pharrell Williams.

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id Cudi celebrated Halloween by releasing new visuals for the single, “Surfin’” featuring Pharrell Williams. Directed by Mescudi, the video features some special guest appearances by A$AP Rocky, A$AP Nast, Willow Smith and Jayden Smith. “Surfin’” can be found on Cudi’s soon to be released studio album, Passion, Pain & Demon Slayin‘. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …

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Return to King’s Landing. | Vieno James.

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Vieno James (b. 1996) work serves as a synthesis of his experience of reality, drawing from paleontology, history, and everyday life. His subject matter often deals with social injustice and cultural fluidity. He lives and works in New York. Being an American artist of African and Near Eastern diaspora, Vieno James created his most recent body of work, Return to King’s …

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NEW VIDEO | Where Are We. | Kwesi Abbensetts |x| Trae Harris.

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wesi Abbensetts just released a new short film titled, Where Are We. Starring performance artist Trae Harris, the film is an introspective journey through the outside world. You can view more of Abbensetts’ films on his Vimeo channel. Where Are We from Kwesi Abbensetts on Vimeo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …

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Ownership. | Pantyhoes.

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eing provocative is an art; an art that is seldom understood and rarely mastered. It’s not only about being provocative, it’s about being provocative with a purpose. Pantyhose, a collective movement rooted in sharp wit and post-feminism, has purpose. We had the pleasure of meeting with the founder, Hannah Palant, who summed up Pantyhoes’ mission in one thoughtful statement. Pantyhoes …

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Buttermilk Hot Fried Chicken Sandwich. |  Make It Yoself by Nashish Scott.

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Ingredients 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 2 chicken breast, halved 4 sprigs fresh dill 1/3 cup hot sauce 2 1/2 cups flour 5 tablespoon cayenne 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon black pepper 1 tablespoon salt oil for frying For Cole Slaw 4 cups shredded cabbage 1 carrot, grated 1 …

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Heart on the Sleeve. | Bevon St. Louis-Brewster.

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Young Bevon Brewster‘s new collection is inspired by Japanese manga (Japanese comic books) and anime. With polyester chiffon kimonos, nylon rain jackets, and heavy cotton sweatpants all imprinted with manga inspired images and Chinese lettering, it seems as mixing street wear and manga together can conjure up something tastefully interesting. Young Bevon Brewster’s new collection is inspired by Japanese manga …

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NEW MUSIC. | “FREAL LUV” | FAR EAST MOVEMENT & MARSHMELLO FT. CHANYEOL, TINASHE.

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rom L.A. to infinity! Far East Movement continues its destiny to manifest creativity. The recent release, Identity, demonstrates that the globe is their canvas. A veritable team of proven hit-makers come together to ensure that “Freal Luv” delivers. The Marshmello-enriched track, boasts a beat that’s impossible to ignore. Get those dancing shoes ready. Whether it’s Korean super-group, EXO‘s, Chanyeol spitting bars or the …

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A Good Type of Weird. | Estelle Hanania.

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rench photographer Estelle Hanania has a penchant for marrying high fashion and surrealism. Hanania’s fascination with the human form and fashion has resulted some otherworldly pieces. After receiving graduate degree at the School of Fine Arts in Paris, sent went on to win the photo prize at the 2006 Hyères Festival. Since then Hanania’s photography has appeared in notable publications such as Another magazine, American …

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Blessed to Death. | Jim LePage.

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self-described “independent artist” and “dependent human,” Jim LePage once again uses his creative vision to reinterpret one of Christianity’s defining moments. LePage offers his insight on Blessed Death: A series based exploring the biblical sense of being “blessed.” Modern American culture ties blessing to wealth and material possessions, but in the Beatitudes, Jesus instead tied it to those who were …

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Night Landscapes. | Amanda Friedman.

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hen it comes to landscape photography, the night hours aren’t always perceived as the most ideal time to snap a photo. Going against the grain, Amanda Friedman captures an eerie but enchanting stillness that can only be found in the dying hours of the day. The LA based photographer explores numerous locations on the west coast and also ventures east to …

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Food Not Food. | Kristina Lechner.

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uirky, playful and outright fascinating, Kristina Lechner‘s fake food photography makes mouths and brains water. Food Not Food features Lechner using common household items to mimic the allure of some of our favorite dishes. Be sure to follow Lechner on Instagram. 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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For the Alternative Bride. | Pumpkin and Pye.

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ather something more unique than a gaggle of dead flowers when you undertake your nuptials? If you’ve got no interest in traditional bouquets, Pumpkin and Pye has some great finds for you to keep in mind. Their alternative bouquets are handmade and can be customized for any theme. Useful factoid: the maker of these little masterpieces spent 17 years as …

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NSFW | Surfaces. | Kit Kittle.

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n this colorful series of photographs, Kitt Kittle cloaks her subjects in a wide array of hues and patterns. You can find more of Surfaces and other projects by Kittle on her website and on her Instagram. 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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Shura Performs Live at Terminal 5. | Photo Recap.

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oming off the success of her latest single, What’s It’s Gonna Be? (the video garnering over 1.5 million views on YouTube), we were excited to hear Shura was performing at Terminal 5 in New York; opening act for French electronic band M83. Contributing photographer, Nashish grabbed his camera and photo pass to catch the London-based songstress perform music off her debut album, Nothing’s Real. Enjoy …

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Chorizo Breakfast Tacos. | Make It Yoself by Nashish Scott.

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Serves 4   | Prep Time : 45 minutes For Avocado Cream 2 ripe avocados pitted and peeled 1/3 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt For Chipotle Mayo 1 cup mayonnaise 2 chilies in adobo sauce chopped 2 tablespoon adobo sauce For Tacos 8 medium eggs 1 cup cheddar cheese 1 …