After the welcomed release of Part 1, Kane Mayfield recently followed up with Part 2 of the three part A3C series. Mayfield lets his sense of humor take centerstage on “A3C Part 2”, opting for a casually authoritative flow that seems borderline conversational on certain occasions. It almost sounds as if Mayfield just walk in the booth and began rapping …

Grégoire Guillemin recently presented some new additions to his popular series, The Secret  Life of Heroes. The series stay true its comical (and sometimes sexual) motif, Daredevil putting in his eye drops, Lara Croft dressing down after long day of spelunking–but the new line up somewhat blurs the whole hero concept. Some fresh faces include Mario, Silver Surfer, and the aforementioned, …

Fesson Ludovic brings us back to our roots with a series of environmental art that showcases the use of organic materials. Ludovic’s method is quite simple and down to earth (pun intended); he finds what the Mother Nature gives him and creates wondrous arraignments that almost look as if she created them herself. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …

Although the game has been around since 6th century, the reimagining of the chess set is always a welcomed idea. Based on iconic buildings in London like the Gherkin, London Eye, Big Ben, and Renzo Piano’s Shard of Glass, the Skyline Chess set combines the love of the game with a love of architecture. It also utilizes 3D printing, one of today’s …

Our long makeout sessions with Lady Summer is coming to an end and Raphaëlle Martin‘s Canicule series is causing us to miss her already. Featuring a series of subjects lounging poolside, Canicule is a compilation of picture perfect leisure. Martin keeps the work minimalistic, which conveys a pleasant degree of serenity. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …

As all the hoopla over Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Control” dies down, Pro Era general Joey Bada$$ finally responds with “Killuminati Pt. 2”. The Knxwledge produced track features aggravated Joey laying into Kendrick with the first verse: “We drowning out Atlantis can’t overflow beast coast/ Be more specific next time you shoutin’ out, a-mi-go/ I am not the star? In …

There are many disputed facts about the life of Jesus Christ, such as whether or not he even existed, and if so, if he was married to a woman named Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene, allegedly one of Jesus’s closest companions, is a storied religious figure whose relationship with Jesus is anything but cut and dry. Some say she was an …

The summer is near its end and there are still a few lonely fellas out there who have yet to meet their summer love. This bout of seasonal loneliness can be attributed to many things, poor personal hygiene, a bad case of the ugly or, the most common culprit, a poor approach–after all, a simple shower can wipe out the …

Jordan Matter reveals talent in the mist with his series Dancers Among Us. Featuring dancers strutting their stuff in various quotidian settings, Matter makes his subjects a dynamic splash of life amongst an otherwise common background. Dancers Among Us even allows you to consider exactly how many dancers you may be surrounded by on whilst in public. The series is also available …

Harlem rapper Salomon Faye just released a new single titled “Brooklyn NY 11233”. A sinister follow up to “Alchemy” (no pun intended), we find Faye describing the streets of Brooklyn with a classic grimey narrative. Faye runs the gauntlet, from failed murder attempts to bullshit industry practices. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …

International artist Shantell Martin recently teamed up with New York based brand SUNO. Applying her wanton illustrations to SUNO’s fashionable cuts, their collaboration features a comfortable boxy tunic with a drawstring waist and a simple tee made from 100% Kenyan cotton. 25% of proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization Apple Arts NYC.  Check them out → here. ←   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …

Felix Snow, who has been tied to a slew of new artists including SZA and King Deco, recently collaborated with Various Cruelties for his new single “This Pool Party Feels Like a Funeral”. Snow proves to have a dark sense of humor with this catchy tune. Various Cruelties also lends some awesome vocals, fitting in perfectly with song’s charmingly dour …

Madelynn Holmes, a young illustrator from Sydney, explores the permanent effects of human interaction in her series One In Another. An abstract Frankenstein of personal relationships, the subjects in Holmes’ work seems vulnerable but unaffected. Holmes stated that the purpose of the series was to show “how people inevitably leave imprints on you and become part of you.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

SZA‘s recent single, “Julia”, is a synthy dance groove that almost takes you back to the days where thick pornstaches were all the rage and there was no such thing as too much makeup–that’s right, we’re talking about the 80s. Produced by Felix Snow and Dave Free, SZA also shows some pleasant versatility by capping off the song’s warm 80s …

Based in Savannah, Georgia, Hayli Alyce is using her designing prowess for good. Her installation, There’s Hope for the Hopeless, seeks to use design not as a predatory advertising tool, but as visual therapy. Alyce issued a heartfelt statement on her site: “All too often in this world our graphic design skills are directed towards the advertising industry and making products …

Riding high on the success of her recent single, “Ratchet”, Lil Debbie is positioning herself as one of rap’s brightest young stars. Boasting a homegrown sound and killer fashion sense, Lil’ Debbie’s devil may care attitude and nonchalant arrogance makes her a force to be reckoned with. Don’t get us wrong, Debbie is still in the early stages of her …

Enamel pins are all the rage these days… we think? Trend or not, these one of a kind enamel pins by Kate Jones / Ursa Major can be nice touch to any wardrobe. Decorated with an uniquely abstract design, these pins feature a healthy array of colors and patterns packed into 5/8 inches of space. Get them → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

Telmo Pieper & Miel Krutzmann, known to the world as TELMO MIEL, created a stunning mural titled “Flamin’Go”. The Netherlands based duo has an uncanny ability to capture enthralling details via acrylic spray paint. 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 …

The freewheeling euphoria of summer will be coming to an end soon, but there is still enough time to play like a kid again. Created by Ben Mackay, Penny Skateboards‘ epicenter is nostalgia. Inspired by his own childhood skateboard, Mackay sought to reintroduced a relic from skateboarder past. Check out his interview with Creative Boys Club. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …

After a late night spin by Funk Master Flex, Hip-Hop fans awoke this morning to find that Kendrick Lamar had single handedly shook up the world. On Big Sean’s rouge single, “Control” (featuring Kendrick Lamar and Jay Electronica), Kendrick took control with an incinerating verse that roasted nearly every one of his peers–including those who were on the song with …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap]rt can soothe the senses, but every once in a while it can scare you shitless. Ally Burke, a painter with a knack for horror, creates portraits that can only be described as “candycoated insanity.” Blending kitschy with the macabre, Burke’s marrying of peachy keen aesthetics and pointed teeth is enough to make the skin crawl–in a good …

“I saw that my life was a vast glowing empty page and I could do anything I wanted.” – Jack Kerouac 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

Russia has been receiving a healthy amount of press lately: the Edward Snowden ordeal, Obama and Putin’s “strained” relations, and so on. Perhaps the most alarming policy issue of all is Russia’s completely lack of tolerance for the LGBTQ community. The country’s harsh attitude and draconian anti-gay legislature is making headlines and many are coming out in protest, including actress …

France transplant Salomon Faye is encouraging us all to “#FollowUP” with visuals for his latest single “Alchemy.” The Harlemite is putting out positive vibes, displaying a raw lyrical dexterity, which is a splendid indication of where the future of hip-hop lies. Directed by Dakota Blue Harper, the video is a gritty fare with no frills, just skills. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

The school season is getting back underway and this Quilted Denim Backpack from TOPMAN is guaranteed to keep you spiffy while you’re acquiring that old kuh-nowledge. A washed denim backpack with a quilted base, this bag has a very nostalgic feel–in fact, we’re pretty sure we saw Joey Lawrence wearing this very backpack on an episode of Blossom. Get it → …

After making an appearance in Jay-Z’s Picasso Baby, Marina Abramovic is rubbing elbows with yet another pop-culture icon. Last week at a three-day retreat in upstate New York, Abramovic was joined by Lady Gaga where they both participated in The Abramovic Method. While some diehard art enthusiasts are beginning to raise their “sellout” brows, the video is still an inviting …

Photographer Dmitry Drozdov and makeup artist Ekaterina Guseva pays homage to Batman’s arch nemesis, The Joker, with the Joker Day series. With tousled hair and smeared lipstick, models Alena, Ksenia, and Sasha lose their marbles in this playful work. Looking to learn a little more about Joker Day, we got in touch with the man himself–and by “the man himself”, we mean the …

MC Nitty Scott requests that you “respect my photosynthesis” on her track, “Flower Child.” It opens up with some dusty drums knocked into place and hypnotic harps that coalesce throughout. It feels like I’m walking in the spring with cartoon bluebirds flying by my head and squirrels dashing past my feet. Scotts’ raps are crisp, wordy and well thought out. …

Although we’re in the dog days of summer, we have no intentions of dogging our latest issue. Fresh off of a heatwave, the staff has managed to keep its cool and has put together yet another great issue for our avid readers! Catherine LeClair spends some time with Brooklyn artist Tatyana Fazlalizadeh. Our Editor in Chief, Akeem Duncan, talks to Caged …

Tang Chiew Ling‘s eco-friendly masterpieces are a fun and innovative example of mixed media. Combining plant life with the medium of drawing, Tang Chiew Ling takes an artistic approach to environmental awareness with her personal series Object Art: 1. A graphic designer based in Malaysia, Tang Chiew Ling’s work carries a warm appeal of hope and happiness. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …

We headed down to Henri Bendel on 5th Avenue to check out the launch of Angela Simmons’ new e-commerce site AngelaIAM. In collaboration with fashion director Alisha Crutchfield, Simmons’ AngelaIAM seeks to provide a one-stop fashion experience for one-of-a-kind, vintage and luxury clothing. It also seeks to give new designers a platform where they can present their talent to the …

Painter Hillary White gives her own interpretation of the classics. Revamping such paintings as “Portrait of a Man”, “Temptation of Christ”, and “Girl in a Japanese Kimono”, White adds an odd historical authenticity to pop culture. Get these and other prints → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …

Photographer Daniel Shipp is no stranger to smooth sailing. Okay, that pun was uncalled for. But Shipp’s execution is so flawless and fluid that you can’t help let a few cliches phrases slip through when describing it. Shipp’s style is mint. There are no flaws in his world, only delicious, candy coated perfection. Even the most erratically detailed subject is …

Artist Tony Matelli offers dynamic range with a body of work that will surprise just about anyone. The art varies from delicate harmony to lewd humor and even severe revulsion. Most of Matelli’s art seems to defy gravity with people, objects, and plants often positioned in midair. The more discreet work fills the viewer with a sense of poise and …

Timothy Lee‘s Colour Code is a sensual application of light and geometric shapes. Using Afroditi’s body as a canvas, the Canadian photographer captures a sultry display of light manipulation. Lee, who refers to himself as an “image maker” rather than a photographer, also does a wonderful job of capturing the richness of color–to a point where it occasionally looks painted …

The beautiful girl, Yuna, waltzes through majestic suburbs in her video for “I Wanna Go.” The video is kaleidoscopic with colors sashaying about. She frolics on the beach, rides her bike and gets cheeky with a mysterious photographer. The song, off her Sixth Street EP, has an easy groove with a slowed down 90’s melody. Yuna’s voice is soft and kind. …

Nothing says unconventional in a piece of artwork like obstruction of the face. Clare Elsaesser is all about the flowers and could care less about you trying to read the emotion of the painting through the eyes of the subject. Elsaesser coaxes you into playing a cheeky guessing game, urging you to wonder about the face hidden behind a vibrant …

ur first installment of Quiet Lunch on the ROX was a night to remember. Libations were flowing, burgers were noshed, and more importantly, the tunes… the tunes were epic. Featuring Virginia artists, Sunny & Gabe, the festivities saw visits from Mike Dean, Liam McMullan, Gregory De La Haba, Bogdan Stroe, McKenzie Younger–we even had partygoers from London who traveled all …

Fiona Apple just released visuals for her single, “Hot Knife” off of her recent album, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Will Ever Do. Reuniting with filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson, the two present a vintage video that is simply powerful. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …

RATKING is set to finish up their tour with TRASH TALK. Through the end of July, the collective we will be hitting up the following destinations, spreading their sewer disease in a town near you–and by ‘town near you’, we mean any town in/near Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, or California. Tonight they will be playing in Nebraska at The …

With some of our staff going on their own little vacays, we couldn’t help but feature these awesome Holiday Shorts by Japanese brand Lafayette. Covered in a dazzling but soothing paisley print, these shorts even have a hidden snap pocket on the left leg–not that such a clandestine feature would ever be of use. Get them → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …