Tis the season to get trippy and what better way to welcome any and all hallucinations with Ms. Wearer’s Trippy sunglasses? 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
Word as Image. | Ji Lee.
henever we say a word, the human brain tends to conjure up some kind of visual representation of what being said. But what if scrapped the visuals and focus on the transformation of the word itself? Ji Lee gives us nudge in the very direction with his series, Word as Image. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Art Green. | Full Nelson at Garth Greenan Gallery.
olorful and vibrant, Art Green’s latest exhibition, Full Nelson, at Garth Greenan Gallery is a must see. Featuring work from 2013 to the present, the exhibition only Green’s fourth time showing his work in New York—other exhibitions took place in 1976–1977, 1979 and 2013. Photos Courtesy of Elle Ambler. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Myranda Gillies and Grandpa George Herms. | Grand Embrace at Susan Inglett Gallery.
f you are into textiles and woven works, we suggest that you stop by Susan Inglett Gallery for Grand Embrace, an exhibition by Myranda Gillies and Grandpa George Herms. Myranda Gillies is the granddaughter of Herms, making the exhibition a family affair. Along with a warm familial motif, we find that creative upcycling runs in the family as both Gillies and …
The Ice Pop Children. | Sebastian Vizcaino.
he Ice Pop Children, 2015 by Sebastian Vizcaino. 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
Bleeding Blood Bracelet. | September Room.
or those of you have a dark sense of humor—or just a dark side in general—the Bleeding Blood Bracelet is an accessory worth owning. Made by September Room, the bracelet is also adjustable. 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 …
Octapodaki. | Salty Bags.
The fashion industry is the second major contributor to pollution, so it’s very much a plus when a label makes a conscious effort to reduce our carbon footprint. Salty Bags upcycles old sail materials such as sailcloth, spinnaker lining and inside key rope and transforms them into stylish nautical necessities. An expansion of the classic Navy holdall, because the Octapodaki …
Skate Past. | Hugh Holland.
hotographer Hugh Holland captures the mid-70s skate scene with reckless romanticism. These series of photographs marks Holland first foray into photography. Holland, who has no formal art education, is brilliant and has an eye for the moment. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Volto. | Mure.
implicity is everything. That is exactly why we are absolutely in love with Volto, a minimal salt and pepper shaker by Mure. Not just regulated to salt and pepper, Volta can be used with other seasonings as well. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
(Catch These) Hands. | Andy P.
hilean illustrator Andy P.‘s series, Hands, is quite the handful—okay, that pus was unnecessary but that shouldn’t dare take away from these awesome illustrations. 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
Worst Place Ribbons. | Fair Goods.
egend has it that Millennials are lazy, spoiled and entitled. They lack diligence and expect to be awarded for mediocrity. With that being said, it’s safe to say the Millennials are the best at being the worst—and, in true Millennial fashion, they deserve to be awarded for it. That’s where Worst Place Ribbons come in. Made by Fair Goods, these …
Different Faces. | Ana Godis.
xcerpt from Ana Godis‘ latest collection of works she titled, Different Faces. 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
Oitenta. | Minimalistic Wall Floating Nightstand.
f you live in the inner city then maximization of space is key—especially when it comes to storing stuff or simply just putting something down without having to put it on the floor. It’s not like some of us wouldn’t want a nice, huge Vaudevillian-style vanity but sometimes there just isn’t enough room. That’s where Oitenta‘s minimalistic wall floating nightstand comes in! …
Unnatural Selection. | Tara de la Garza at The Lodge Gallery.
ara de la Garza recently debuted her newest solo exhibition, Unnatural Selection, at The Lodge Gallery. Inspired by Nature’s potential, the west coast artist uses her exhibition to help us envision what it would be like if that very potential went unchecked—undisturbed by human interference. The result is a whimsical world of hybrid organisms, a library of awe-inspiring holistic hodgepodges pieced …
5 Black Superhero Movies That Came Before Black Panther.
Marvel’s Black Panther is set to make history upon its release next February. With the success of the Netflix series, Luke Cage, comic fans and moviegoers have been foaming at the mouth for a Marvel major motion picture in which the lead superhero is black. Well, Marvel did one better with Black Panther, by hiring a black director, Ryan Coogler (known …
Proper Screening or Blatant Misogyny? | Female Cop’s Dominatrix Past Could Cost Her Her Job.
ops haven’t been on their best behaviour in most recent years. With a number of cases where they have open fire on unarmed civilians and accusations of brutality across the board, those who have sworn to protect and serve are under the microscope more than ever—and rightfully so. In light of these indiscretions, victim’s families, politicians, community leaders and protesters …
The Butt Club. | Penelope Gazin.
his world is full of cliques and special interest groups. It’s about damn time that we unite! Represent with this Butt Club ring by Penelope Gazin. Shop HERE! 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 …
Ben is Right. | The Neon Cart.
ost of us would rather keep our private activities private but there are those of us who are proud enough to own an illustration depicting exactly what we’re up to when no one is looking. Ben is Right and don’t you ever doubt that. Shop at The Neon Cart Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Kaibosh. |X| Leta Sobierajski.
yewear extraordinaire Kaibosh collaborated with conceptual connoisseur Leta Sobierajski to create a vivid image series dedicated to five inspirational artists including Salvador Dali, Yayoi Kusama, Ettore Sottsass, Pablo Picasso, and Marina Abramovic. Shop Kaibosh 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, …
The One or The Many? | The Utilitarian Undertone of OITNB Season 5.
ith its fifth season having only debuted just under a week ago, everyone and their binge watching mama is raving about Orange is the New Black. The latest season picks up where the last season so teasingly left off: Dayanara (portrayed by Dascha Polanco) pointing a gun at CO Thomas Humphrey (portrayed by Michael Torpey) as a majority of the other …
Full Moon Always.
full moon can be magical. Even with the light pollution in the inner city, a full moon still have preternatural presence. For those of us who want that presence to be felt more times than the natural cycle would allow, this Full Moon Light is perfect purchase. SHOP HERE! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Free Spirit. | Beau Bernier Frank.
heck out these surreal paintings Free Spirit, a series by Beau Bernier Frank. 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
Controversy & Politics (as Well as Some Art) at Documenta 14.
he two most famous things from Kassel Germany are the Brothers Grimm and the quinquennial art exhibition Documenta. This year these two cultural institutions have something in common, they both aim to frighten. At the opening press conference for Documenta 14 “Learning from Athens” the curatorial staff made it clear that this year’s event was going to be very political …
Raw Edges Design Studio. | Louis Vuitton Concertina Chair and Table.
esigner duo Yael & Shay of Raw-Edges Design Studio pulled out all the stops for their collaboration with Louis Vuitton. Dubbed the Concertina Chair and Table, not only Yael & Shay nail the look, they also surprised us with the set’s functionality. We aren’t so sure about the table, but the chair folds up into a nice portable fan-like formation …
Peter Anton. | SUGATARIUM at UNIX Gallery.
ith Chelsea withering away and deliquescing like a tomato on the vine, Peter Anton and UNIX Gallery are pumping necessary life into the area with SUGATARIUM. The playful chaotic exhibition is in its last days and you would have to be utterly insane to not pay it a visit before its closing. Aside from SUGATARIUM’s zany motif and saccharine psychosis there is a …
Tilt. | Hypnopencil.
he weather may be scorching hot now, but if you’re thinking ahead to the fall, the Tilt Long Sleeve Tee by Hypnopencil is a must-have. Adorned with a distorted checkered pattern in front, what piques our interest most is the braille-like design on the sleeves—there’s a hidden message in there somewhere! Shop in White | Shop in Black Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Mutatio Lamp. | Christian Troels.
anish designer Christian Troels‘ Mutatio Lamp is a minimal masterpiece with maximum functionality. What we like most about the Mutatio Lamp is the duality of its aesthetic. In its dormancy, the Mutatio Lamp resembles a small-scale monolith; before it unfolds and releases its luminance. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Delicate Distortion. | Julia Kargina.
n her work, Julia Kargina marries fashion and abstract brushstrokes to create scintillating portraits that, in their own way, challenge beauty norms through distortion. 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
Germans Ermičs’ Tribute to Shiro Kuramata.
nspired by Shiro Kuramata‘s Glass Chair, Germans Ermičs decided to homage to the groundbreaking 1976 design with the Ombré Glass Chair. The Latvian designer presented the Ombré Glass Chair at the Rosanna Orlandi during Milan Design Week. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
New Music. | “I’ll Find You” | Lecrae |Ft.| Tori Kelly.
rayers and action used to confront challenges, Lecrae, pours life into his lyricism. Following the success of “Blessings,” the Grammy-Award winning wordsmith recently dropped, “I’ll Find You.” He contemplates how doubt threatens to swallow one into its consuming abyss. The single may appear on the creative entrepreneur’s upcoming eighth studio album. On the track, the Houston MC is assisted by Tori Kelly. Wading …
Breaking Free. | National Institute of Urban Art Presents “Uncontainable.”
n Friday, June 9th the revolutionary new National Institute of Urban Art will open its first exhibit featuring artworks by Swoon, Logan Hicks, Revok, Invader, Brian Adam Douglas (/ELBOW- TOE), Shepard Fairey, RETNA, and more. This exhibition, “Uncontainable: Urban Art from Vandalism to Movement”, opens from 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in partnership with the Thomas Center Galleries, 302 NE …
Music Review. | Surviving | Avery LR.
xploring the dichotomy of being a responsible father, and being aware of dire decisions, Avery LR, knows the importance of his actions. Earlier this year — the Utah transplant who now calls Maryland home — dropped his mixtape, Surviving. The expansive endeavor chronicles everything from encountering hubris-filled humans to reflecting over racial wrongs. A son of Hip-Hop, the Murderland MC …
Electoral Collages: An Interview with Isabella Huffington.
sabella Huffington’s self-titled art show at Anastasia Photo on the Lower East Side could have been called Just Me or Nevertheless… or, in a decidedly more straightforward approach, Women in Politics and Power. It’s an overtly political show from someone who, as you may have already surmised, carries a weighty surname that has become synonymous with hard line, left-leaning political …
Music Video. | “Hard To Love” | Kacy Hill.
ubmission coincides with power. Within the J.A.C.K.-directed visual for “Hard To Love,” Kacy Hill, uses her cultivated perspective of self to connect. Subjected to bondage and graffitti, her body, a sponge, eloquently absorbs the provocative degradation. Under Kanye West’s devout leadership, this G.O.O.D. music protégée is combining her cognizant awareness of her sexuality with her innate creativity. On June 30, her album, Like A …
New Music. | “Lord Knows” | Chris Rivers |FT.| Dyce Payne.
earching for love, only to discover self, “Lord Knows,” is the lyrical manifestation of attaining self-worth. Amid a soothing timber, producer NaCion, creates the fluid backdrop to which Chris Rivers and Dyce Payne complete the reflective ditty. Faith challenged by façades, the journey to dispel doubt is long, but ultimately it may be a rewarding one. Delorean — the début album, into which The Dragon …
Music Video. | “Wrong” | A$AP Mob |FT.| A$AP Rocky |&| A$AP Ferg.
hroughout the visual for, “Wrong,” smudged expressions aboud. A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg confess for their respective infidelities. Wrapped in white, these poignant apologies are an attempt to atone for their romantic transgressions. Delivered upon holy ground, their altar-call sentiment is reinforced by contrite lyricism. Stay tuned, Cozy Tapes Vol. 2., the anticipated sophomore album from A$AP Mob, is slated to drop in 2017. Niki GatewoodI write.
Music Video. | “First Time” | Kygo |&| Ellie Goulding.
hrouded in sadness, the opening visual from the Mathew Cullen-directed, “First Time” displays a mournful Ellie Goulding. Met with the charred remains of Kygo, the English chanteuse contemplates over his amazingly precarious life. Enriched by an ability to arouse fire, Kygo is seen learning to control and create with the mysterious flames. Consumed by frustration, and unrelenting rage, he momentarily loses control and is …
Watching TV at Fondazione Prada.
pening on May 8th, the launch of Francesco Vezzoli’s TV 70 at Fondazione Prada was, to a large extent, overshadowed by the Venice Biennale. With Prada’s presence in Venice this year, it is easy to miss what they are doing on their home turf in Milan. To do so, however, would be a pity. In collaboration with TV Channel La …
Manifesting the Meditative: In Conversation with Frodo Mikkelsen.
ew artists encapsulate the saying “there’s more than meets the eye” than artist Frodo Mikkelsen, whose subtle explorations of nature and the human psyche captivate endlessly. With an interdisciplinary practice spanning painting, sculpture, graffiti and mixed-media, Mikkelsen’s works propose a world simultaneously visceral and logic-defying. Themes of mortality contrast with the eternal, recalling a poignant sense of the fleeting transience …
James Gortner. | Dimensions Variable at Lyons Wier Gallery.
yons Wier Gallery recently wrapped up Dimensions Variable, a solo exhibition by James Gortner. We fancy Gortner work here at Quiet Lunch and decided to stop in before its last day. All Photo Courtesy of Elle Ambler. 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. …
Warranted Non-Compliance at Lazy Susan.
oday is the last day to see Warranted Non-Compliance at Lazy Susan. The group show, presented by Miguel Gomez, features works by artists Christopher Johnson, Mikhail Sokovikov and Jason Aaron Wall (also known as Mint&Serf) and confronts the concept of “safe” art. How do trends affect art? What is the true motive of art making itself? Warranted Non-Compliance looks to answer these …
Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos. | What I Always Wanted to Tell You But Never Dared at Parasol Projects.
his weekend saw the culmination of Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos‘ solo exhibition, What I Always Wanted to Tell You But Never Dared. Hosted by Parasol Projects and curated by Clémence Mailly, the new body of work explored the automated monotony of communicating through technology. Legend has it, Kosmatopoulos began the works while typing a message on her smartphone and accidentally pressed several consecutive times …
Perspectives of the Passenger. | Grant Haffner.
merican artist Grant Haffner recently opened his first solo exhibition in 11 years at Roman Fine Art in the Hamptons. Thematically titled “Mohawk Trail”, the exhibit reflects the twisting roadways of the famous trail Haffner explores, presenting a new body of work that introduces a shift from the artist’s previously ubiquitous depictions of roadways and routes in the Hamptons. Known for his …
Music Video. | “Drippin” | Teyana Taylor |Ft.| Migos.
s art personified, Teyana Taylor, continues to captivate the masses. In her latest single, “Drippin,” the GOOD entertainer employs a carnal and a controlled crooning. Following the earned success from her introductory LP, VII, and sizzling appearance in Kaye’s “Fade,” TT is seemingly unstoppable. As Migos come onto the scene, a meandering desire explodes against the Harmony beat. Rhymes about that good, and the better things …
VIDEO PREMIERE. | “Secret” | Elijah Hosein.
Photo Credit: Roarin Lion nrelenting artistry exudes from Elijah Hosein. Motivated by the classic showmanship of Michael Jackson, and the contemporary allure of Bruno Mars, the “Below The Moon” singer / songwriter is determined to make the world respect his voice. Tribulation, talent, and triumph continue to caress his perspective. Shaped by Brooklyn streets, the Flatbush native is working to ensure …