e came across these epic landscape shots from Richard Jochum. Titled Grindelwald, the brief series highlights the mountainous landscape of Grindelwald, a village and municipality in the Interlaken-Oberhasli administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
ItsTheReal. | Jews For Jesus Pieces.
Sketch comedy duo ItsTheReal got into the holiday spirit with the release of “Jews For Jesus Pieces.” Directed by Rex Arrow Films, the visuals featured the duo whipping in the kitchen, making it rain Bounce sheets at the laundromat, and ghost riding a Zip Car–all while flaunting their plentiful Christ-inspired neckwear. The video also co-starred Brittany Sky, Erica Sullivan, and most …
NEW MUSIC | No. II.
Here at Quiet Lunch Magazine we’re always listening to music. In the shower, on the can–our affinity for music never takes a break and it’s about time that we infect you with our disease. So, the QL staff has curated a 5-song SoundCloud EP consisting of fresh, groove-worthy tunes that we feel are worth a listen. Each installment is done by the numbers and …
Selfie Times Infinity.
Lithuanian artist Jekaterina Nikitina has an awkward appeal that can easily be considered the trademark of her work. We recently discovered some of her self portraits. While some of her photos were of a relatively pedestrian fare, the majority of the photographs had a foot in quirky surrealism. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
An Homage to Colette the Artist | Curated by Gregory de La Haba & Lee Wells.
In an era where artistic expression can be found to be artistic regurgitant, it is a privilege to see a pioneer in all their glory. A true originist, art icon Colette Lumiere’s influences run so deep, that you wouldn’t even notice them upon first glance. From Madonna to Lady Gaga, Colette’s artistic efforts have birthed a generation of creative minds …
From Out the Sky.
Fallen Star by Do Ho Suh is a mind boggling installation that cleverly undermines traditional architecture. The Korean artist, who is known for his sculptures and installations, often uses his work to reinterpret structure. 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 …
Watching Your Weight. | Bartosz Kosowski.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]n a world where women are constantly bombarded with concepts that cause them to question their body image, Bartosz Kosowski‘s Weight Watchers can hit home for some. A series of illustrations that address dieting with a tongue in cheek sense of humor, Weight Watchers also addresses the issue of poor self esteem and the culture of insecurity that has been induced …
All the Lights.
Photographer Lucas Zimmermann captures an eerie scene in his traffic light series. Taken near Weimar, Germany, the series’ foggy aesthetics create a concert-like appeal that seems out place in such a desolate setting. 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 …
The Lodge Gallery. | Totally Gay for Sports (TGFS).
Last week saw the premiere of Totally Gay for Sports (TGF Sports). Curated by Pittsburgh native Paul Brainard, the group show features sport inspired pieces by Evie Falci, Jean-Pierre Roy, Hyunjin Alex Park, Eric White, Dawn Frasch, Peter Daverington and more. With ‘TGF Sports’ emblazoned across the wall, The Lodge Gallery was packed to the rafters for a night of beer, …
Wild Patterns.
Lisa Congdon is a talented Oakland based illustrator who takes the naturalist approach when it comes to art. Congdon’s nordic inspired illustrations is a series of works that feature animals and trees adorn with vivid folk patterns. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Wooly Monitaly.
The weather outside is frightful but this quilted wool vest by Monitaly is so delightful. A hodgepodge of patterns and designs, the Monitaly Wool Quilt Vest is also equipped with Thinsulate Arctic quilt lining, so it’s just as warm as it stylish. Get it → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Worth the Read.
Painter Tassia Bianchini captures the artistic subconscious in her series, The Notebook. The mixed media project can seen has an erratically coherent portrait of the painter’s stream of thought. Bianchini’s work overall is influenced by existentialism–individual comprehension within the confines of existence. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Head SS 2014 Lookbook. | Two Times Elliott.
Head tapped Two Times Elliott to design and direct their Spring/Summer 2014 Lookbook. Two Times Elliott rewarded Head, who specializes in tennis and training clothing, with a sleek, minimalistic catalogue and a colorful lookbook that really gives their newest collection a fresh, modern appeal. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Paul Bauer. | Into Nothingness.
With all the low temps and snowfall lately, winter really seems to be really digging in its heels. But as you grip your coat collar tight shut and shake your fist at Jack Frost, remember things can always be worse. How worse? Paul Bauer‘s Into Nothingness worse–that’s how worse. A series of pictures taken on top of the “Dachstein-Glacier”, one of …
Swinger Season.
Taking a page out of the Nestrest book, French designer Daniel Pouzet teams up with DEDON yet again to bring us the Swingrest. Much like its cousin, the Swingrest is a hanging lounge chair that invites its occupants to a float-like session of comfort and relaxation. But unlike the Nestrest, the Swingrest has a more open space design. It also includes …
A Brief Skate.
Although backpacks go hand in hand with skateboards, it feels good to skate completely free of any foreign weight–and the same can be said for wallets, keys, and cell phones. Many skaters would like to leave the house with as little items on them as possible but sometimes it’s not the most lucrative thing to do. But not to worry, …
A Second Serving of Fear.
Fear of God recently debuted a brand new collection. Simply titled, second collection, the collection consists of long cuts and warm materials. One of the most more intriguing pieces is the drawstring kilt and the long bomber. The overall concept is a laxed fusion between workman and high fashion. Shop the collection → HERE. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
A Destruction of Dimensions.
Photographer Erin O’Keefe‘s work is beguiling and bemusing. Your first impression is ‘what a beautiful hyperrealistic painting,’ but your second impression is ‘wait, is that even a painting?’ And we owe that confusion to O’Keefe ability to influence dimensions. She is purposefully manipulating angles into a confounding waltz that entrances her audience. Going against the grain of the hyperrealistic trend …
IFAC | Colette |x| Petrick |x| Shifreen at The Yard.
IFAC (International Fine Arts Consortium) debuted their inaugural exhibitions at its headquarters in the Lower East Side this past Friday. Teaming up with The Yard, IFAC founder Lee Wells and IFAC director Gregory de la Haba treated art enthusiasts to a night that showcased three New York City legends: Victorian punk pioneer Colette Lumiere, painter Robert Petrick, and neo-expressionist Frank Shifreen. Lee Wells …
Fighting With Tools. | Nunchaku.
For the ninja who thinks that every problem is a nail, artist Nimer Aleck made a weapon just for you–well, it’s actually an intriguing piece of art that revolves around the concept of decontextualization and repurposing, but you get the drift. Right? Anyways. Behold! The Hammer Nunchuks! A part of a brilliant collection of hammer sculptures, this piece shows exactly …
Quite the Steal.
Rocksmith is in the midst of making some Holiday Deliveries and out of all the pieces in the new collection, we have our heart set on this Freetown Ski Mask. Maybe if The Grinch stole Christmas wearing the Freetown Ski Mask, the Whos wouldn’t have been so PO’d. Cop it → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Jeff Martin Joinery. | Bronze Shaker Table.
Made from patchwork Claro Walnut and polished cast bronze, the Bronze Shaker Table by the Jeff Martin Joinery is an innovative retake on a historically compelling design from the 1750s. The bronze rings, strategically placed, hold natural cracks in the wood together on the surface. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Now They Know.
MØ was recently featured in VEVO’s DSCVR Ones To Watch 2014. The series highlights a selection of new artists who will make a big splash in 2014 and being that we are particularly fond of the Danish singer, we are happy to hear that she has been included in VEVO’s punditry. Here’s the live session for VEVO DSCVR in which MØ …
…In Bunches.
Artist Luke Thomas Edwards blurs the lines between paint and sculpture with his latest installation. Edwards decorated 4ft square canvases with ready mix paint, charcoal, plaster, bunched them up and hung them up against a stark white wall with a drawing pin. It looks as if a giant discarded his unwanted work and Edwards stumbled upon them by mistake. Check out …
Cube Life.
Living quarters can be small in the big city. With the population often being as dense as a year old fruitcake, there isn’t much space to go around. As a result, those who live in a big city are forced to become shrewd space-saving savages, hellbent on properly utilizing every square foot. But out of that shrewdness comes the Living …
Art of the Sneer.
In honor of the cantankerous ‘tude that often exuded on Mondays, we decided feature Gavin Turk‘s Sneer. The young british artist prone to producing work that revolve around self obsession and authentic expression. Sneer is available in two colorways, lilac and yellow. Each piece is numbered on bottom left and signed and dated on bottom right in pencil. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Ghost of Rain’s Past.
Klea McKenna‘s Rain Studies is an entrancing series that captures raindrops through 20 x 24 inch gelatin silver photograms. Similar to Man Ray’s Rayograms, McKenna’s series is a brilliant example of cameraless photography. Rain Studies, an ongoing series, is made using rain in both Hawaii and Northern California. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
VIKTORY.
Painter Lina Viktor teamed up with the folks over at Visionaire for a stunning visual display of rhythmic artistry. Recently contributing to the WU HA | 20 20 exhibition at Wallplay, Viktor brings her gilded goddessery to “life” in this vivid stop motion project. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Finals Step in the Write Direction.
Kobi Levi strikes again with the Write shoe. Fashioned with academia in mind, the shoe was made to look as if it was constructed from a looseleaf paper and a No. 2 pencil. For all of you ladies taking final exams, a shoe like this won’t ensure that you pass with flying colors, but it will ensure that you look damn …
How Do You Like Your Beds?
The weather may be grisly and cold this season but it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a little sunshine indoors. This Sunny Side Up bed set by SUKU should be able to help you get through those cold, grey winter days. Sunny Side Up is produced using 100% Rayon made with bamboo, carefully and individually hand dyed and sewn. Shop for …
Putting Time Into Perspective.
As if time doesn’t mess with our minds enough already, the folks at Studio Ve add their own touch of artistic perplexity with the Perspective series. But their series isn’t so much perplexing as it is subjectively brilliant. Consisting of five clocks composed of straight lines, each timepiece demonstrates a different approach to the dimension of time. Be sure to support the …
Black Cloud Looming.
A beautiful case of infestation, Black Cloud is an installation by Mexican artist Carlos Amorales that showcases tens of thousands of black paper months affixed to the walls. The piece was first installed at Yvon Lambert in 2007 and then in a different configuration at an old baroque church in Spain that was converted to a multi-use space called Espacio AV in 2009. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
STAPLE |x| 13th Witness |x| Joe Buck | 2013 Holiday Collection Capsule Collection.
Staple‘s 2013 Holiday Collection Capsule Collection sees the label collaborating with heralded artists, 13th Witness, who recently made headlines with Mad Transit Audacity, and renowned primitivist Joseph Buckingham a.k.a. Joe Buck. We’re really digging the stark contrast between 13th Witness’ sleek, kaleidoscopic designs and Buck’s hyperactive, id driven designs. The lookbook features both collaborative designs under one editorial roof. Shop the collection …
NEW Music | In the Clear.
A Nighthawk just released their digital EP, Here We Are, Out In The Open. Made up of Ted Malmros (Shout Out Louds) and Sarah Snavely (formerly of Dag för Dag), the duo has manifested a somber yé-yé feel that thrashes about with rock ‘n’ roll vigor. The project can be gloomy and stern at some turns but there is an upbeat melancholy embedded within …
Retro ‘Stract.
Artist Sabrina Ratté takes a nostalgic trip back to the early days of graphic design. Possessing an abstract, but dated, allure, Ratté’s pieces are purposefully behind the times but well ahead of the curve. Ratté uses her work to submerge her audience in a world of technological textures and far out landscapes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Afroista Invites Us to Dig!
Attention all thrifters! Brooklyn style maven and thrifter extraordinaire, Afroista, is having one last hoorah for 2013. Teaming up with Housing Works, Afroista presents yet another installation in her Digging series, Holiday Digging & Auction Glam Nite–a night of tasteful thrift and keen style! Guests will receive: Complimentary Raffles. A FREE ACCESSORY (i.e.: A Hat, Jacket, Shoes…) A gift bag from Additional Sponsors. Complimentary Refreshments. Access …
11 Ways to Protect Ya Neck.
It isn’t unmanly to care about your appearance and with the harsh weather that is due to come our way, you’ll need to bundle up in the most aesthetically pleasing way possible. Luckily, the folks at Real Men Real Style have provided us with a How-To guide on 11 Ways to Tie A Scarf. The scarf is usually seen as a …
Pollying.
Dale Hardiman‘s Pogle is a vibrant and cheerful series that features wearable polymer. Hardiman is known for his work with biodegradable, non-toxic polymer (which he affectionately refers to as ‘Polly’) and this series sees Hardiman taking work from lightning and utensils to interactive, wearable accessories. The pieces are available → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Seeing Eye Tour.
mtvU premiered visuals for CJ Fly’s “Still the Motto.” Coming off his recent mixtape, Thee Way Eye See It, the video for “Still the Motto” was directed by Khomari Flash and CJ Fly himself. The video sees Captain Fly taking us on a laidback tour of his hometown, Brooklyn, New York. Get More: www.mtvu.com Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Another Raid.
Inspired by 1980’s deadstock Roy Lichtenstein, the Panty Raiders USA Love Wins Out snapback by Brian Wood is made from embroidered wool, twill, and printed fabric imported from Austria. There are only 100 of these left, so head of the Brian Wood’s shop before they are all gone! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Munch Gallery | Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars.
Quiet Lunch stopped by Munch Gallery last Thursday for the opening reception of their newest exhibition Silent Weapons for Quiet Wars. Featuring works by Derrick Cruz, Jeremy Dyer, and Luke Kranker, the show is a multilayered experience that includes mixed media sculptures by Cruz, ethereal photography by Dyer, and a 30 minute long sound collage, titled Separate the Shit from Shinola, by Kranker. Taking …
Hunting Season.
Illustrator Mark West recently debuted his line, Huntsman. The label is a range of artwork/illustrations that West has purposely designed for T-shirts. With Huntsman, the fashion is heavily centered around the artwork. All tees will be one size fits all. In addition there will be limited screen prints on 180gsm available alongside. All tees and prints sold will receive a huntsman bag …
Action Taken Lightly.
Spaniard photographer Florencia Durante is more than a photographer. Sure, her medium is photography but the work is a hodgepodge of other intriguing mediums. Sculpture, painting, performance–these are all elements that can be found in her work. Her series, Light Actions, is a shining example of that potent mixture. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Follow the Leopard Shepherd.
Just in case you missed it, The Underachievers released new visuals for the song, “Leopard Shepherd.” The group teamed with Wrung in Paris for an ill tour through the the city of light. “Leopard Shepherd” comes off of the duo’s highly acclaimed mixtape, Indigoism. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Coming Apart at the Seams.
Manipulating the aesthetics of Azerbaijani traditional rugs, Faig Ahmed creates a dazzling displaying that borders on deconstructionism. Thread Installation boggles the mind as it looks as if a carpet is unraveling before your very eyes. 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 …