Pink Genesis, David Benjamin Sherry’s photograms dazzle at Salon 94. Out of the absolute darkness his particular analogue method requires come jewel-like works focused on light itself. Shamrock green bands of concentric light hang near a figurative self-portrait in deepest pinks. Sherry’s work feels utterly contemporary while serving as a reminder of photography’s alchemical past. Elle Ambler
NSFW | Scar. | An Le Studio.
Brooklyn based creative An Le‘s series, Scar, is a pleasantly painful body of work. 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
Robot Lamp. | The Clever Raven.
If you’re looking to put an industrial touch on your surroundings then this Robot Lamp is a perfect find. Handmade by Brit Sigh of The Clever Raven, this Robot Lamp has an innovative charm. 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 …
On Our Way. | Les Roger at Johannes Vogt Gallery.
n our Way” at Johannes Vogt gallery, features the vibrant works of Les Rogers. Each of his large canvases focuses on a central form placed to suggest movement and energy. The pieces follow figurative lines just enough to project stories onto the canvases. Is that three boys on the back of a giant primordial beast or riding the escalator up …
Lucifer Rising in Rare Form. | Kenneth Anger.
This is an extra rare Lucifer Rising jacket by Kenneth Anger. You should have it; and if you don’t, you’re probably going to hell… where you will be the only one without this jacket—believe or not. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Summer Show at Bitforms Gallery.
he next time you’re in the Bowery, find respite from the heat and duck into Bitforms‘ summer show. Representing work of six different artists, the pieces’ glass and gloss put them in dialogue with one another—the changing hues of the LED board on the far wall and the opposite illuminated animation are caught in reflection throughout the room and echoed …
Custom Sass. | Desert Moon.
Every person has a message and they should know that message like the back of their hand. These Custom Stamped Rings by Desert Moon help you to do just that. 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 …
Rooting for the Underdog or Undermining Black Girl Magic?
veryone loves an underdog—especially when it comes to sports. The 1980 US Olympic hockey team versus the Soviet Union, Patrick Ewing and the Knicks versus Michael Jordan and the Bulls… everyone wants the “little guy” to have their day in the sun. But sometimes things aren’t so simple. Sometimes there are politics involved that can add meaning to the jeers …
Q&A. | Lessons Learned: Victor Corona’s Night Class.
eing a sociologist means being a professional voyeur, a professional people watcher,” Victor Corona told my fellow young, naïve know-it-alls assembled in our “Sexuality and Society” class at Columbia University. It’s there where we spent time thinking deeply about the identities we construct and the ways in which we police and perform those identities through the stories we tell ourselves …
Crying Drake Patch. | Jazzelli.
Sure, it’s summer now but soon Fall will be and you’ll be lamenting over your warm weather flings—just like October’s very own. This Crying Drake Patch by Jazzelli allows you to wear your tears on your sleeves. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Distorted Happiness. | Johan Wahlstrom at Georges Bergès Gallery.
t Georges Bergès Gallery, a work called Punch Them Hard, sequestered in the back room, is a left over from a recent era of the featured artist’s previous work. It combines a sea of faces representing the masses that provides a solid background pattern for foreground imagery that, unfortunately, seems all too fresh and vivid. In silhouette, anonymous thugs are …
The View from the Backseat. | Eric White.
Inspired by cinema, painter Eric White creates pieces that trigger some sense of unfamiliar nostalgia. 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
Ling Ling Chen for Vogue Italia.
Ling Ling Chen photographed by Grant Thomas for Vogue Italia. 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
Pin the Right Thing. | Radical Dreams.
Socially conscious and certainly stylish, these pins by Radical Dreams allow us to pay homage to those who choose to put themselves on the frontline. Maxine Waters and Colin Kaepernick have chosen to use their power and influence to give a voice to the voiceless. Being that a portion of the proceeds from every product is donated to a community …
Music Review. | Something Good. | Matteo Scher.
eeming with dreamers, New York City is delicious as any red apple and explosive as Hughes’ “Harlem.” Magnetized by creativity — creators, like Matteo Scher — are drawn to the steel exterior of Gotham City. Here, while yearning to stand out, they seek solace in their art. Possessing a nostalgic, and a contemporary quality to his music, Scher, is the consummate singer-songwriter. …
ENDLESS: ‘Ordinary-Life Looping Machines’. | Moli Studio.
owadays it seems we are continually searching for an explanation to our issues, quests, challenges, or problems… only to find more clues, leads, or new information but without any closure. A Buenos Aires based visual studio called Moli Studio, released a video project called ENDLESS: ‘Ordinary-Life looping machines’, a 3D motion graphic story about the constant searching each of us are …
NEW VIDEO | “Who Dat Boy” | Tyler, The Creator Feat. A$AP Rocky.
yler the Creator just released some awkwardly gory visuals for his single, “Who Dat Boy”. Featuring A$AP Rocky as the helpful friend/mad surgeon, Tyler somehow ends up wearing Blake Griffin’s face—or at least it looks like Blake Griffin’s face. Nonetheless, it is fucking brilliant. Tyler even smooths things out at the end which is a classic finishing move on his …
The Kids Are Alright. | Torrance Hall.
Today we’re having a look at the work of conceptual photographer Torrance Hall. Only 17 years-old, the young Richmond based shutterbug is producing some striking self portraits that has landed him on our radar. What intrigues us the most about Hall’s work is the vivid commentary on masculinity. Hall, with a soft but determined gaze, challenges the constructs of “manliness”—disputing …
NSFW | In the High Grass. | Jimmy Marble.
Check out this latest photo from Los Angeles based photog Jimmy Marble. Follow Jimmy Marble 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 tinge. When we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
G.O.A.T. | Princess Nokia.
Princess Nokia recently dropped visuals for her single, “G.O.A.T.” Directed by Destiny Frasqueri & Milah Libin, the video is just effortlessly dope—much like Princess Nokia herself. 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. …
Over Time. | Jonathan Nawada.
Excerpt from Jonathan Zawada‘s 2011 series, Over Time. 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
NEW MUSIC | Three Jewels. | Mike Dean MWA.
ike Dean is a master of his craft but still finds the opportunity evolves his skill set. He displays his God-level production skills in his latest release Three Jewels off his new imprint, MWA Records. In conjunction with Moog‘s limited re-issue run of the iconic Minimoog Model D synthesizer, Moog just released Mike Dean’s live production session of Three Jewels at the Moog …
Panda, Panda, Panda… | Daughter of Wolves.
Looking to be panda’ed out all year around Daughter of Wolves has you covered. The Panda print comes in a tank, tee and hoodie version. 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
Midnight Swim. | Never Made.
Although the “Midnight Swim” print is sold out, it is still worth taking a good look at. “Midnight Swim” is part two of the High Dive print series and inspired by lyrics from Dustin Kensrue. Hopefully Francisco Reyes, Jr., who goes by the alias Never Made, does a reprint! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
This and That: Justen Ladda and Brigitte Engler. | Next to Nothing Gallery.
he Lower East Side’s newest outpost Next to Nothing Gallery launched their program in May with new works by New York-based artists Justen Ladda and Brigitte Engler. Artists with similar philosophies, both Engler and Ladda investigate metaphysical concepts including transformation, process, physicality and mark-making. An inherent initial draw of Justen Ladda’s elliptical “mirrors” is their reflective quality – as proven time …
Onyx Vessel. | Mesh Cloud.
This onyx vase by Mesh Cloud has an abstract strength that makes it a well placed addition to any household. Its Modern Polygon design allows the vase to make a bold statement without a saying much. 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. …
Search for the Answer, Let Go and Be Still. | Ryan Tippery.
ere are some pages from Ryan Tippery‘s new sketchbook. 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
Neon Lips. | Sara Pope.
ara Pope‘s Neon Lips series is a vibrant clash between the traditional technique of oil paintings and the seemingly uncultured presence of neon lighting. 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
The Egg Bowler. | Elleni.
verything will be sunny side up with this Egg Bowler by Australian designer Elleni. 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
New Music. | Just Like You. | Joyner Lucas.
oday, Oxford officially extended the definition of the word “woke” to the dictionary. In the spirit of being “woke”, you should take a listen to Joyner’s Lucas‘ “Just Like You” track off his latest release, “(508) 507 2209” because the lyrical content in this song is what a woke rapper should sound like nowadays. Here’s to more woke rap. …And …
Stole It From the Future. | Introducing Eyephones by Zungle.
onfession… I am not a fan of bluetooth earpieces when it comes to audio headsets and my mobile device. Call me a skeptic but I just do not trust waves or radiation near my brain. Conspiracy worries aside, I may want to try a pair of EyePhones by Zungle. Zungle is a new pair of sunglasses that combines built-in bluetooth wireless …
Hommage à Mlle Rivière. | Jiří Kolář.
Here is a look at Jiří Kolář‘s work which was featured in a recent exhibition titled, THREE POSITIONS. SIX DIRECTIONS. CHAPTER III: construction-destruction-reconstruction. 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
Fruity Booties and Healthy Heels. | Fruit Punch.
Catering to those with a healthy appetite for fashionable accessories, Fruit Punch‘s crochet footwear could be one of the best things you spend money on this season. Handmade by Mayanile herself, each Watermelon Booty and Banana Heel is crocheted to perfection! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Peter Roux. | Suspension and Segment at Lyons Wier Gallery.
If you are in the Chelsea area today be sure to stop Peter Roux‘s latest exhibition, Suspension and Segment at Lyons Wier Gallery. Featuring majestic clouds and sharp fields of blacked-out blocking, Roux’s pieces examines how we understand contemporary spatial language and image. Photos Courtesy of Elle Ambler. Suspension and Segment Lyons Wier Gallery | 542 West 24th Street June 8 …
OG Angel. | Madeleine Sandrolini.
A new illustration piece by SVA alum Madeleine Sandrolini titled “OG ANGEL”. 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
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. | The Story of Bad Boy Records.
an’t Stop, Won’t Stop: A Bad Boy Story, a documentary putting a long awaited spotlight on the famed Bad Boy Records, was recently released on Apple Music. Now, if you are a fan of 90s hip hop, you know what the Bad Boy movement meant to that era and Black culture —hell, culture in general. Centered around a 2016 reunion …
Kyoto. | Colonel.
esigned by Isabelle Gilles and Yann Poncelet for Colonel, Kyoto is a great sideboard with a clean, geometric design. 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
Blue Moon. | Hayley Eichenbaum.
Summer just begun and we just happen to stumble upon Hayley Eichenbaum‘s Blue Moon. Featuring a floating melting ice cream cone, Eichenbaum reveals that Blue Moon is an electromagnetic experiment. 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 …
A New Tradition. | Kim Hyun-Jung.
im Hyun-Jung paints portraits features traditional Korean hanboks with a modern twist. The pieces are somewhat liberating, depicting women doing “unconventional” activities like binge eating and shooting pool. 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 …
U+ | Local Preacher.
A recent piece from Local Preacher, U+ is an another ultraviolet masterpiece. 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
Institute of Arab and Islamic Art in New York. | Inaugural Opening.
uring our coverage of Frieze Week this year, Quiet Lunch had the honor of attending the Institute of Arab and Islamic Art‘s Inaugural Opening in New York City. Qatar’s Sheikh Mohammed Rashid Al-Thani opened the IAIA in the Chinatown area of New York to raise awareness and challenge stereotypes of the Arab and Islamic worlds. Its first show features the …
The Simon Says Table. | Dowel Jones.
Simple and deftly design, Simon Says Coffee Table (Pill) by Dowel Jones is a minimal but stylish addition to your living room. The table is the newest edition to the Simon Says Family and can be customized according to your space. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Sam Friedman. | Watermelons at Joshua Liner Gallery.
Joshua Liner Gallery gives Chelsea some color with Watermelons, the gallery’s first full-fledged solo exhibition for artist, Sam Friedman. The artists makes a hefty offering, displaying a total of 35 works. Painting by freehand, Friedman examines creative mechanics—”the automated response from head to hand”—and more. Photos by Elle Ambler. Watermelons Joshua Liner Gallery | 540 West 28th Street June 1 2017 – July …
Ceal Floyer at 303 Gallery.
If you are in the Chelsea area this week we suggest that you stop by 303 Gallery to see Ceal Floyer’s latest solo exhibition. The exhibition features a series of readymades and subtly odd installations. Photos Courtesy of Elle Ambler. Ceal Floyer 303 Gallery | 555 W 21 Street June 8 2017 – July 14 2017 Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Future Pop. | Blake Kathryn.
Blake Kathryn is carrying the pop art baton with her vivid, surrealistic designs. Kathryn claims that she honed her 3D/digital art skills through the The 100 Days Project which also allowed her to somewhat master the Cinema 4D program. Ever since then the artist has took off running. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …