Okay, there’s awesome, and then there is f*@king awesome. This pocket watch by People People, by all means, is f*@king awesome. Rejuvenating a once popular trend, People People has been creating quite the hubbub with their modern take on the pocket watch. At first presented with a leather strap, People People decided to up the ante with an even more modern …
Through Rosewood Glasses.
Encouraging you to “Experiment with Nature”, these Canby East Indian Rosewood Grey Lens by Shwood are the perfect experiment. With its material being sourced from sustainable plantations in Africa, the glasses are in fact on the eco-friendly side. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Special Edition Cheyenne x TAM Longboard.
Illustrator, Laura Riedinger, as known as Cheyenne, has teamed up with TAM to bring us yet another brilliantly illustrated longboard. Available soon, but in limited numbers, the design is hand drawn with Posca pens. TAM is a one man wrecking providing homemade longboards for anyone who desires a comforting handmade finish. To get your hands on the limited edition featured here …
On an Off Day.
The work week is fresh, but in memory of the weekend that just passed (and in celebration of the weekend to come), we take a look at Kiersten Essenpreis‘ pop culture inspired illustrations. Exploring what most pop culture figures do on their day off, Essenpreis are both ironic and entertaining. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Going, Going, Gone…
Paul X. Johnson just put us on notice that his Rachael A3 Print is damn near gone and there are only a few left. Printed onto Hannemühl Smooth Fine Art paper, only 82 of these beauties were made, each print signed and numbered by Johnson himself. Get it → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Fool Me Twice.
Thumping and ghostly, “Fool Of Me” by Say Lou Lou is one of those song that make us yearn for those lazy summer days. Featuring Chet Faker, “Fool of Me” is a scornful track despite its ethereally breathy stylings. The duo also has another single out titled, “Julian“. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
On the Road Again.
H1987 just released a new tune. Titled, “Road”, the track is in fact a winding path of musical hypnosis. He also released a new a video to go along with it, wrapping the entire package in a nice neat bow. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
The Other World at Coohaus.
Photographer (and sparkling personality), Ventiko, recently debuted her show, The Other World, at Coohaus. Featuring a collection of Renaissance inspired works, The Other World is an exhibition that is true to it’s name, transporting its audience to a heavenly Baroquen dreamscape. We got the chance to speak to Ventiko as she explained to premise behind The Other World and its process. The …
Lasting Impressions.
Photographer, Justin Bartels, examines the repercussions of poor self image and dressing to impress in his Impression series. When it comes to women, society is constantly trying sell them a “better You”, a more “beautiful You” that you can be happy with, as oppose to selling them self love and appreciation. Bartels incriminates not the women, but the practices of a society that fails …
Album Premiere: Native Bells x Falling Into You.
The exceptionally talented Native Bells releases his new album, “Falling Into You” today. I have listened to this epic collection of 18 unique and meticulously composed tracks nearly 10 times in the past 15 hours. Unique does not even begin to describe the sounds Sean has created on this album. Ahead of the curve, before its time–these are the terms …
For the Birds.
Pigeons are usually disregarded as winged disease bags, but you will be surprised to know that pigeons have quite the taste in art. French street artist, Combo, caters to street savvy birds with his series, Exhibition for Pigeons. Featuring a series of famous works done in the imagine of pigeons, our favorite is the Van Gogh adaption. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
An Artificial Breed.
Titled, Artificial Heaven, this piece by John Breed is somewhat hard to figure out. Made from animal bones, artificial bones and skulls, high gloss epoxy resin and matte paint on wood, Artificial Heaven first comes off as a cool display of lovely bones, but we’re guessing that it is meant chide human beings for our self serving ways–our need to violently create …
The Lovers at Lyons Wier.
May is bringing a throng of brilliant new shows, one of them being James Gortner‘s The Lovers at Lyons Wier. Gortner’s first solo exhibition in New York City, The Lovers is culmination of two years worth of work that is heavily inspired by his relationship with Carolina Palmgren–amongst other things. After taking in some of the work and marveling at Gortner’s technique, we …
Far Out, Man.
Being the best poet on Earth is great and all, but what if you could take your talents into space? NASA isn’t handing out spacesuits, but to commemorate the upcoming launch of the Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution spacecraft, its Going to Mars project will allow three lucky poets to send their haikus to Mars. Set to launch this November, the MAVEN will …
Eating Outdoors: Six Outdoor Eateries You Must Visit This Summer.
Now that the weather is starting to warm up, it’s time to stop over-using your Seamless account and get off the couch and out of the apartment. In collaboration with Quiet Lunch, Eat Like a Lady blogger, Jillian Nadell, presents the perfect outdoor dining spots across the city. So what are you waiting for? Check these places out! Vinegar Hill House. DUMBO Outdoor Patio …
Nordic Pop at Gallery 151.
We headed to Chelsea to enjoy one of the last few days of Oscar Dotter‘s Nordic Pop. Housed inside Gallery 151, the multimedia solo exhibit features paintings, sculptures, and videos centered around the endangered polar bear. A brilliant case of art with a cause, Dotter teamed up with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund), donating all of the proceeds to saving …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 3rd, 2013. – May 16th, 2013.
With the month of April all sewn up, many of us are looking forward to a kinder May. A month that has its mind made up weather wise and doesn’t feel the need to torture us with schizophrenic cold snaps. This issue features our Editor at Large, Matia A. Guardabascio, having a great sitdown with poet, Amy Lawless. Jillian Nadell …
Money Can Buy Your Love.
We currently have our eye on this stern poster by Nathan Gilson. Reading “Money Told You What to Love”, the print is accusatory but is nonetheless onto something. Is money ruling our affection? Pick up this print → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
One Word Answers.
“I wish I could say everything in one word. I hate all the things that can happen between the beginning of a sentence and the end.” – Leonard Cohen. 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,” …
Power Couple.
Caged Animals just dropped a new single. Titled, “Cindy + Me”, the spunky, noisy tune will be available on June 17th and will also be found on his forthcoming LP due out this year. Possessing an “pop-awkwardness” that is only rivaled by Darwin Deez, animal jazz purveyor and Caged Animals frontman, Vincent Cacchione, explained the premise of the song to Stereogum: “In the …
Rising Out of the Ash.
We checked up on Alexandra Valenti, and it turns out she’s been quite busy. Her latest series, Phoenix Rising, is a post-apocalyptic romp that takes place in Bastrop, Texas, scene of the 2011 fires. Starring the untamed Kelley Ash, Phoenix Rising showcases the mixed illustration that Valenti known for but also highlights the base of work, brilliant photography. For the uncensored …
Those Finger Pricks.
Ever since we first met Richard Saja, we’ve had a hawkeye out for any other brilliant embroidery who are breathing innovation into the toil. Siobhán Barbour is a Northern Irish embroiderer whose work consists of an ideal mixture of talent, quirk, and extraordinary expertise. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Good Things to Come.
Jack Hughes‘ recent palm tree illustration is quite simple, but it throws us into a complex fit of summer nostalgia. The spring hasn’t exactly been on its best behavior, and many of us are pining for the sunset plagued, skin bearing jubilee that is the summer season. Hughes’ hue choice is subtle, nonchalant but inviting. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Experiencing the Wrong of Spring.
Tomorrow will as epic as the day someone first sullied the walls of the legendary CBGB’s. Tomorrow will be the day that rock and roll’s dead souls are revived. Tomorrow is the day that Bodega de la Haba and OXHEART present The Wrong of Spring. Happening May 1st at the Bowery Hotel (335 Bowery, New York) with doors opening at …
For a Safe KAWS.
In an effort to promote bicycle safety, the New Museum Store and the Safe Streets Fund have collaborated with the notorious KAWS to bring us a limited edition Bern Watts bicycle helmet. The helmet features KAWS classic X’s and eyes design, but there are only a limited edition of 500 available. The KAWS bicycle helmet is available for pre-order with delivery in mid-June at the New Museum …
All the Candy You Can Eat.
As we’ve already made clear, we’re big fans of Gordon Holden and this past Friday we got the chance to check out his latest show, Times Have Changed, Eat More Candy, at Art On A Gallery located just on the edge of Alphabet City. Featuring some new works, as well as some familiar favorites, Holden and company hosted a of night live music, …
Wakuda at LaunchPad.
We went to visit our good friend Jonathan Wakuda Fischer at LaunchPad in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. We reported last week that Wakuda would be unveiling some new stencil work and a sick mural, all done in the signature ukiyo-e/graffiti style that has become his calling card. After the unveiling and a groovy music performance by NYC rapper, Gliffics, we spoke to …
The Circles of Life.
Laura Berger just released a new illustration that cleverly sums up her life–as well as some of our own. Complete with circle graph thingy and legend, the illustration a quaint nod to sanity. 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 …
Privacy.
In his series, Private Bunker, German artist, Carsten Güth, convinces us that a house is not a home unless it has no windows… or doors, for that matter. In a fine display of dry wit, Güth uses the series to show us that too much privacy can result in us being trapped in our reality. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Come Through Anytime.
We spent much of the weekend listening to Yuna’s new tune, “Let Love Come Through” with Kyle. It’s a steady boom bap made ethereal by Yuna’s sweet, dainty vocals. The song can be found on her forthcoming EP, Sixth Street. Yuna says of the upcoming project: “‘Sixth Street’ is probably a new chapter for me. All of the songs were written in …
Silver Lining.
An artist with a libido often stands on shaky grounds. Their work can either be perceived as pretentious smut or unbridled carnal inspiration. Katherine Jane Wood is a female photographer who encourages us to embrace the female form (and its sexuality) not as pornography, but as art. Wood’s Silver series, however brief, is a dazzling presentation that makes an American Apparel ad look …
Muses in Progress.
Muses is a work in a progress, and we love where it’s going so far. Created by Conrad Roset, the series is an intimate romp between sketch and 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 we say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” …
Digitize Me, Drew.
Pixel artist Drew Wise collaborated with Beloved Shirts to bring us a series of nostalgic 8-Bit sweaters that are inspired by some early video games classics. The Drew Wise collection consists of nine pieces altogether, but the Tetris seems to be sold out for obvious reasons. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Made Up Information.
Designer Charles Williams created an interesting interpretation of Information Graphics. Using a selection of thin colorful ribbons, Williams skillfully arranged them to reflect the made up data. 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. …
Wakuda Unveils at LaunchPad.
Factory New artist Jonathan Wakuda Fischer is having an art showing and mural unveiling at LaunchPad tonight in Brooklyn. Wakuda is a modern graffiti artist inspired by ukiyo-e, resulting in art that is in the style of traditional Japanese woodblock. There will also be a special performance by Gliffics. Quiet Lunch will also be in the building. See you there! Quiet LunchQuiet …
Feel It One More Time.
After recently releasing their latest single, “Feel”, the duo has followed with up some clean visuals. Directed by Nat Lanyon, the video is a simple affair, relying on vibrant backdrops, a seedy bearded guy, and a adorable pooches. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
God Save the Q.U.E.E.N.
If you have yet to hear Janelle Monáe & Erykah Badu’s “Q.U.E.E.N.”, punch yourself in the face. It seems like this marriage should have happened ages ago, but with Monáe’s new album on the horizon, the timing couldn’t be better. Monáe recently explained the origin of the song via twitter: “Q.U.E.E.N. was inspired by private discussions between Erykah and me. It is …
Dave 1 x Frank & Oak = Classic.
Dave 1 is teaming with Montreal menswear tailor, Frank & Oak. The Chromeo member has been called on to help design a groovy capsule collection that is inspired by the South of France. Watch Dave 1 and Frank & Oak creative director, Ethan Song, discuss the concept behind the collection–which will be available May 1st. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
GZA & Devo Make History.
GZA will be performing at the Natural History Museum‘s (Los Angeles) 100th birthday bash. Headlining the Centennial Celebration with new wavers Devo, the Wu-Tang general will be part of a musical performance that will accompany the grand unveiling of the Otis Booth Pavilion. Celebrators will be treated to a cocktail reception and an exclusive menu designed by celebrity chefs, Vinny Dotolo and …
3X Over.
Paul X. Johnson recently did some new work for the London Spring/Summer 2013 issue of SHOP magazine. If our count is correct, this is the third cover Johnson has done for the publication. He has executed his craft flawlessly each time. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Buckle(y) Up.
Moments like these make us feel like Nostradamus. We’ve always noticed that James Franco and Jeff Buckley share quite a striking resemblance. Reportedly James Franco is gearing up to play the late Jeff Buckley in a biopic titled, Mystery White Boy. Aesthetically this is a cinch, but it turns out that the two have also led similar lives; both are California natives who were …
Popped Culture.
Alessandra Celauro‘s Vanishing series has an inescapable juvenile charm that doesn’t quit. However brief, the series is a cheeky portrait of innocent food play. 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
Jen Ray Gun.
Berlin based artist, Jen Ray, sharp illustrations are a glamourous mind-melt. Think Freddie Mercury meets Salvador Dali. A futuristic, post-apocalyptic disco afterparty, Ray’s drawings are of another galaxy. 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. …
Dusting Off the Tambourine.
We stumbled across a moderately dusty gem by Allen Laseter. Created for Dave Armstrong‘s single, “Tambourine,” off of his album Your Voice; A Violin. Your Tongue; A Tambourine, the year-old video follows a homesick astronaut on journey to reunite with his family. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Blooming Good Bookcase.
The duo at Raw Edges have done it again. Commissioned by the British Council to hold the literary works by Granta’s Best of Young British Novelists list, the Bloom bookcase is made to resemble a loom but functions like a bookcase–hence the name Bloom. It was shown at the Salone Internazionale del Mobile during Milan’s design week earlier this month. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …