We stopped by Gallery Nine5 a little while ago and stumbled onto a pleasant surprise, the work of Jessica Lichtenstein. Currently in between exhibitions, Gallery Nine5 is presently hosting a modest collection of pieces from past shows. Although all the pieces are brilliant in their own light, Jessica Lichtenstein’s typographic anime based work had the strongest presence of all. Made …
The One True King.
Producer Felix Snow has been steadily putting his fingerprints on everything this year. This time around, Snow collaborates with New York artist, King Deco. Simply titled “One”, the song is a sultry walk along the beach, with waves of aggressive drums lapping at your feet. King Deco is also making quite the name for herself, her delicate vocals, Jordanian influence, …
Bon Appétit.
Perhaps the most powerful statement of our young century, “One day the poor will have nothing left to eat but rich” is available in a statement heavy tee by Zeph Farmby. The OWS movement may have fizzled out, but a shirt like this lets everyone know that the same spirit that sparked the infamous, but short lived, revolution lives on …
Surf’s Up.
Work Drugs recently released visuals for the title track of their upcoming album due out June 18th. Directed by Karl Hungus, “Mavericks” features a slice of 60s beach bum culture. It also features an intrigued Mary-Ann listening in on the haps. An authentic beach tune, “Mavericks” was actually written and recorded on a surfing binge along the Pacific Coast Highway. Be …
Getting Off the Hamster Wheel.
“Life cannot be lived as one giant positive affirmation.” — Kathy Kruger. 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
I Like Roaming.
These are two paintings from Hannah Dansie‘s Play Date, a new collaborative show with Julie Armbruster. They will be on view at Ananda Salon through July 21st. They are also offering 12″ x 12″ prints for $40.00, just contact Dansie → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Tasty Kicks.
Ever seen a pair of sneakers so dope that you want to eat them? Well, one look at Joost Goudriaan‘s Milk Protoypes will have your taste buds salivating to no end. An ode to the legendary Nike Air Max 1, the Milk Prototype is a part of a series of 10 unique variations of chocolate Air Max’s made with the expertise of Chocoholic. Quiet LunchQuiet …
Looking Forward to It.
Not to say that art doesn’t have its dualities, but on most occasions a piece leans towards one solid concept. Straddling the fence of destruction and hope is Tim Noble and Sue Webster‘s Nihilistic Optimistic. Hopscotching between ideologies, this typographic piece schizophrenically amalgamates two philosophies that are almost complete opposites. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Pepperjack Gets An Anthem.
Kanye West might be making the web cream its pants with Yeezus, but B-More rap bully, Kane Mayfield is tickling our funny bone with his newest rogue single, “One for Pepperjack”. Currently working on two major projects that are set for release later this year, Mayfield took some time out to pay homage to one of his alter egos with a …
Discovering Umbria: Umbria Enogastronomia.
Last week we saw the celebration of one of Italy’s most charming regions, Umbria. Umbria, the only landlocked region in Italy, is home to a wide array of eateries, wineries, spas, and a bevy of historical architecture. At the center of this celebration was the debut of the FREE Umbria Food and Wine App™, a brilliant app that unites the delights …
You Can’t Take It All with You.
Subodh Gupta’s mixed media piece, What Does the Vessel Contain, That the River Does Not, is an obvious take on human misconception. Inspired by the work of the 13th century Persian poet, Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, Gupta’s piece poetically chastises the need of people to acquire physical materials, a need that is often detrimental to spiritual well-being. Many people tend …
An Unstoppable Surge.
“Sometimes there’s just no way to hold back the river.” – Paul Coelho, The Alchemist. 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
#NOMNOMNOM with Eat Like a Lady: Mikey’s Burger.
Mikey’s Burger, located in the Lower East Side, is your quintessential neighborhood spot. It’s fast and easy, and the owner Justin Ahearn has created a chill environment where you can really just hang out. There are some counter seats overlooking the griddle and a booth area in the back that is a little more private. The back area is also decorated …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ June 10th, 2013. – June 23rd, 2013.
It’s our 40th issue and that makes us officially “over the hill”. Nonetheless, we haven’t lost a step, returning with another glorious issue that is chocked with nifty banjo strumming, scrumptious eats, and super keen tunage. Our very own Matia Guardabascio takes a walk through the park with Tall Tall Trees. Jillian Nadell of Eat Like a Lady chews her …
Here Comes the Scroll (presented by Rox Gallery & Quiet Lunch Magazine).
Quiet Lunch Magazine and ROX Gallery is teaming up to bring you an artist talk with the ROX’s own Lauren Xandra, mega muse Natalie White, performance artist Carolee Schneeman and adult film star Brittany Andrews. Here Comes the Scroll is set to take place at the ROX on Sunday from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. and will feature a 4 …
Xtra with MeLo.
As you may have noticed, last week we caught up with MeLo-X at the opening reception for ROCK|THEM. Here is the interview in its entirety. It’s the God, God. 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 …
▲ M O R N I N G ▼.
The multi-talented H1987 recently released a new song called “Morning”. An instrumental serenade with primal peaks, “Mornings” is a steadfast tune that is surely worth the listen. 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 …
Out of Candy.
Times Have Changed… Eat More Candy is coming to an end. The closing reception is tomorrow tonight at 7:00 p.m. The show features work by artist Gordon Holden and uses sarcastic props and satirical themes to undress pop culture down to a bare nakedness. Check out the opening reception → here ← and be sure to check it out before it ends! Quiet …
Turning It Up with the Neon Mixrs.
Beats by Dre recently debuted their new Neon Mixrs at The Dream Hotel in Downtown Manhattan. Not one to miss a party, Quiet Lunch was in attendance along with Vinny Cha$e, Nigel Sylvester, Sheamus of the WWE, Dax McCarty of New York Red Bulls and plenty more! [divider]SPONSORED AD[/divider] [divider][/divider] Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Ben & Doug Save the Music.
Pop music has its candy coated stigmas, but underneath the excessive gloss is a core of talent and substance. At that core is duo Ben Lindell and Doug Larson of the EMW Music Group. The two are on a mission, not only to redeem pop music, but to save music in general. Teaming up with VH1 Save the Music Foundation, …
Give Him a Hahn.
Eckart Hahn, a German native, is a self taught painter who is making a name for himself with his 3D-like pieces. Aesthetically, his work bares a slight resemblance to that of Melodie Provenzano, except it focuses on a contrast between man and Nature, pitting the organic against the synthetic. His portraits of animals, coupled with some man-made materials, create a …
FREE SNIPES.
After taking some time out to do it for the kids, Poppington is following up with an ill show by Das Racist member, Victor “Kool A.D.” Vasquez. Curated by Christopher Frierson, David Barnett, David Chang, and Derrick B. Harden, FREE SNIPES: OR HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE MONSANTO, takes inspiration from every corner of pop culture–from the Smurfs, Muppets, Ninja Turtles, G.I. …
30 Years of Human Impact.
As the month of May comes to an end, we took a little time to look back on some of the events that had a profound effect on us. One of them is the release of a series of GIFs that revealed the impact that human beings have had on the Earth over the past 30 years. A part of …
Finally Seeing Cindy.
Caged Animals finally released visuals for their single, “Cindy + Me”–if you remember, Caged Animals released the single in early May. Directed by Carlos Lopez Estrada, the video features a turning of the tables where lead vocalist, Vincent Cacchione, becomes the unfortunate “lab monkey”. Caged Animals gives some humorous color on the video’s premise: “I just escaped the laboratory where I was …
ROCK|THEM Debuts.
We stopped by ROX NYC for the opening reception of the group exhibition, ROCK|THEM. The place was packed to the rafters with hungry eyes, all ready to feast on the smorgasbord of art goodies. Quiet Lunch was in the building, making its rounds through the sights and sounds. We even got in a few words with curator, Laura O’Reilly, gallery …
Stopping by to Say, ‘Hey’.
Sunny Gicz lends her vocals to YOUDONTSAY’s newest single, “Hey”. Consisting of members Ced Hughes and Gabe Niles (also of Sunny & Gabe), YOUDONTSAY (YDS) spins a slow groove with “Hey”. Laced with a sweet XXYYXX sample, this song is a lazy summer lullaby. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
The Russian Winter at BAM.
A screening will be held at BAM for the documentary, The Russian Winter, starring former Refugee Camp member, John Forté. Part of BAMcinématek and TransCultural Express series Russian Cinema Now, The Russian Winter shows Forté on a special tour through Russia with Petra Nemcova, Natasha Bedingfield, Raekwon, and Brian Satz. Also undertaking a humanitarian mission, Forté takes time to reflect on his work and life after being convicted for a drug …
From Absolute Zeros to Bonafide Heroes.
French dream pop duo, Hologram, recently released their debut single, “Absolute Zero“. A synthy jubilee accompanied by ethereally detached vocals, “Absolute Zero” gets a 10 in our book. The duo, Maxime Sokolinski and Clara Luciani, said their debut EP should be on its way this Spring. For now, feel free to rifle through their Soundcloud. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Reality Check.
PBS shows some fangs with their latest campaign which depicts ads for fake reality television shows. Despite the seemingly outlandish premises of the shows, they sadly have a certain ring of authenticity. Created by CHI&Partners NY, PBS points out this fact with confrontational tagline: “The fact that you thought this was a real show says a lot about the state of …
Urban Haze.
Famous for his out of focused photography, Bill Jacobson‘s Untitled 1999-2001 series reminds us of the days when the weather is muggier than a knife wielding hoodlum demanding an old lady’s purse. With temperatures said to be reaching a much welcomed high in these next few days, one can only wonder if this is what nature has in store. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
(Dolk)lore.
You could easily liken Dolk‘s work to that of Banksy’s, but in doing so, you would completely undermine the brilliance that is present in most of Dolk’s pieces. While Banksy’s work tends to have a sociopolitcal or cultural message, Dolk’s work is rooted in cheeky surrealism. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
ROX Will ROCK You.
After the highly successful exhibition, Who Shot Natalie White?, the ROX is following up with yet another dynamic show titled, ROCK|THEM. Featuring a star-studded roster that includes Dee & Ricky, Jordan Doner, Mimosa Echard, Jesse Edwards, Walker Fee, Erik Foss, Charlotte Foyle, Mr. Gif, Jules Kim, Alex Markwith, Andrea Mary Marshall, Ryan Mcginley, Natacha Merritt, Mint & Serf, IliGili Non Nom, Clayton Patterson, John Platt, Jonathan …
Street Prattle: Think B.I.G.
For those of you who are a tad forgetful, this past week saw what would have been The Notorious B.I.G.’s 41st birthday. The legendary MC was born Christopher George Latore Wallace in Clinton Hill near the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of Brooklyn on May 21st, 1972. He rose to prominence in the early to mid 90s before being murdered in Los Angeles …
A Little Birdy Told Me.
The weather continues its bipolar tantrums, but it’s photo series like these that remind us that the days of warm temps and consistent blue skies will be here anyday now. Created by Monika Ottehenning, House Bird gives us that quaint summer feeling. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
A Line Runs Through It.
Photographer and filmmaker, Bryan M. Ferguson, creates a series of marred masterpieces that almost seem to train the eye. Despite the astute photography, the geometric graffiti nearly steals the show. You find your eyes caressing the ride of the line, almost forgetting the presence of the photograph. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
The Lost Talk: Hayley McCulloch & Paul Brainard at Die Wunderkammer.
Remember our coverage of Die Wunderkammer at The Lodge? Well, there was a brilliant talk between artists Hayley McCulloch and Paul Brainard. Unfortunately we didn’t get a chance to film the talk, but we did get our hands on a transcribed version of the talk via a shady, trench coat wearing stranger who threatened to kill us if we ever …
Worldly.
Julia Holter released a video for her song, “World”. A film by Rick Bahto, the video is a lovingly fractured portrait of affection. One of the songs included on her first studio album proper, Loud City Song, “World” is chilling and serene all at once. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Pass the Ripple.
In what almost appears to be television white noise, but in living color, “Optical Ripple”, by Simon C. Page, is a brilliant trick on the eyes. There is no real distortion here, just a series of shape existing in abstract harmony. But once you step back a few paces, Signed and embossed by Page, this limited edition print comes on …
Caught in the Undertow.
Soul singer Goapele recently released visuals for the single, “Undertow”. Directed by John Mazyck, the video starts with Goapele on the shore, but then transitions to a more social atmosphere–although the settings seem drastically different, both do their part in contributing to the theme of the song. “Undertow” can be found on the deluxe version of Goapele’s latest album, Break of Dawn. …
Street Prattle: Masturing ‘Bating.
In case you’ve been underneath a rock–or in your room masturbating all day–you should know that May is National Masturbation Month. The concept of self love can be a complicated one. It would seem like a welcomed practice, but not everyone is open to fiddling their own fiddle. Eager to get the real scoop, we headed out with our celebrity …
Art in FLUX Harlem presents HARLEM BEAT at Scratch DJ Academy.
Art in FLUX Harlem and the Scratch DJ Academy recently collaborated for HARLEM BEAT, a pop-up gallery showcasing the work of some talented Harlem based artists like Tyson Hall, Makeba Rainey, Anya Roz and Ibou Ndoye. HARLEM BEAT was an integrative experience, combining musical artistry with that of visual artistry. After taking in some of the groovy tunes being spun …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 20th, 2013. – May 30th, 2013.
This issue features a brief interview with Japan’s own Choco Moo. We rock out with Shinobi Ninja. We chat with Leanne Stella of Art in FLUX Harlem at HARLEM BEAT. Street Prattle correspondent, Jamieson Hill, takes to the Lower East Side to ask New Yorkers about National Masturbation Month and Catherine LeClair debuts The Sophomore Report, reviewing Hanni El Khatib’s Head in the Dirt! …
D’Australie Avec Amour: Attrapé dans l’acte.
I work 5 to 6 days a week, between 50 and 60 hours. I’m crazy, but I love money. Australia is not the most expensive place to visit in the world, but for a girl who lives in Montréal, the rent is FUCKING EXPENSIVE. You guys in New-York are used to it. 870$ per month just for my room? I swear to God, …
Women from (Black) Venus.
We stumbled upon something quite grand this morning. Glimmering like a diamond in the interweb rough, The Black Venus Project is a bold collection of Afrocentric beauty. Created by Maxim Vakhovskiy, The Black Venus Project is available → here ← in book form. Although it is currently sold out, there will definitely be more available in the near future. [divider]SPONSORED AD[/divider] [divider][/divider] Quiet LunchQuiet …
Moving On Can Be Emotional.
DJ Sad Kanye remixed Giraffage x Jhameel x DWNTWN‘s “Move Me”. A slow grind, the emotional remix doesn’t differ much from Giraffage’s version, a contribution to the Kitsuné America 2 compilation. However Sad Kanye’s version is a little dreamier and a bit more brooding, turning “Move On” into a beautiful nightmare. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …