As adults, we tend to forget about the things that really matter in life, like brushing, your teeth, reading a book, saying ‘fuck it’. We become so overwhelmed with independence that we revert from being productive adults to being disenchanted, undisciplined children. Erin Hanson is well aware of our plight, and is here to provide us with a couple of Reminders. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Be An Icon.
ICON TEE just made their Spring 2013 collection avaible at The Penthouse Showroom in Los Angeles. Featuring the works of Bäst, Cleon Peterson, Skullphone, Cat Cult, Augustus Thompson and Alia Penner, the collection consists of sweatsuits, sweatshirts, tanks and tees adorned with work by the aforementioned artists. Some notable pieces include the infamous Skullphone, which started making its rounds in city streets in …
Best Laid Plans.
We often find ourselves completely enthralled with the characters of our favorite television shows. Spanish illustrator Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde satisfies our interest even further with her series of TV Floor Plans. Depicting the dwellings from popular television shows like Friends, Dexter, Will & Grace, Three’s Company, The Simpsons, and many more, Lizzaralde’s work boasts great detail and accuracy. Prints are available at her Etsy shop, but due …
The Writing’s On the Window.
Brendan George Ko‘s Reminisence is a reflective series that is recognized by the eyes, but consumed by the soul. Featuring intimate confessions and statements place on what appears to be a window, Ko accompanied the haunting series with a excerpt from chapter 23 of Robert M. Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. “We are observers to our past, and through time …
The Shoemaker.
With every year that passes, the world gets itself in more of a hurry, especially in New York City. But nestled in the neighborhood of Bensonhurst, Brooklyn is a 91 year-old shoemaker named, Frank Catalfumo who still doesn’t mind taking his time. Directed by Dustin Cohen, The Shoemaker features Catalfumo and his shop, F&C Shoes, opened since 1945. Cohen sits …
Keep On Walken.
What you see is not some kind of internet induced illusion, it is a cutout Christopher Walken mask. Brandon Bird has given us a gift greater than life itself–in fact, we would gladly stop if it meant we could be buried in it. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
The Dervin Theory.
Art is the best medicine and Christina Dervin‘s is proof of that very theory. Remedying life with her work, Dervin’s fascination with medical illustration prevails throughout, giving you the impression that you’re being treated by a medical art professional who has the ability to heal with their craft. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
(Smarter)phone.
The folks over at Hack College shows smartphone users how to get more bang for their buck. Smartphones have a library of features and you’d be surprise how many them get overlooked. Get the FULL scoop! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Shut Your Trap.
“A word to the wise is infuriating.” – Hunter S. Thompson. 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
At Batt in Paradise Valley.
We were doing some catching up on our friends over at Under the Influence. While we’ve been head over heels in love in their more recent issues, we did a little back reading, particularly N°6 where we rediscovered one of our most favorite spreads to date. Featuring Sarah Batt photographed by Henrike Stahl, Paradise Valley is a vibrant showing of color, music, and bohemian …
Pigeon Equality.
In collaboration with Julius von Bismarck, Julian Charrière, created a project that involves dying 35 pigeons in the city of Copenhagen. Titled Some Pigeons Are More Equal Than Others, a special “pigeon apparatus” was built just for the occasion. Here’s how it works: the machine works as a bird trap with a conveyor belt mechanism, the pigeon wanders inside the machine automatically …
Sharing the Denial.
David Fernández‘s series, La Negación Compartida, is an uneasy collection of portraits with an allure that borders on intimacy and muted violence. Spanish for “Sharing the Denial,” La Negación Compartida is a brief take on one of the less savory aspects of human relationships. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Dinner Party.
Someone please explain to us why this Piano Table by Georg Bohle isn’t being mass produced by the thousands as we speak? Made to order, this $6000 masterpiece marries the world of music, furniture, and sweet smelling oak. Perfect for entertaining guest after dinner. We couldn’t really find out how to get your hands on one, but we’re sure if …
Hypothetical Speaking.
It’s Tuesday, which means there isn’t much to do but imagine all the objects that can be turned into a lamp by simply adding a light bulb. Everyone does it, including Lindsay Lawson–except Lawson takes it a step further and lets her imagination run wild in her 2012 Hypothetical Lamp Collection. The concept is simple: “When the idea bulb is screwed …
The Greatest Backpack Ever Wove.
Topman provides yet another opportunity to look good in leather. Their new intrecciato woven leather backpack is as sexy as the day David Beckham was born. Snag it → 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 …
Birthed Anew.
Cédric De Smedt‘s work isn’t just for our viewing pleasure, it is an existential experience worth remembering. Addressing issues of birth, angst, and death, Smedt’s his latest works the aforementioned concepts to even greater heights. 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. …
Jason Interrupts Grace.
It seems like everything we fall in love with comes in a limited supply. Earlier this week while we foraging through the world wide web, we stumbled upon a brilliant series by Jason Richards titled, The Interruption of Grace Jones. Already fond of everything Grace Jones and thoroughly impressed Richards’ clever use of pixelation, we were twice smitten. Hooked by the initial piece …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ March 29th, 2013. – April 11th, 2013.
We’re taking it easy this issue, but that doesn’t mean this one is a throwaway. We speak to Jason Richards about The Interruption of Grace Jones. Our Senior Editor, Bim Star, gets hooked on the work of Eskmo. Cédric De Smedt puts us onto some of his latest work, and Anik Boucher takes her dairy to beach in the latest installation of D’Austalie Avec …
D’Australie Avec Amour: Une Journée à la Plage.
Jan 28. -25 degrees c (-13 degrees f). I’m in a cab, no coat, my heart is beating. I’m leaving Montreal for Melbourne, Australia in 3 hours and I’ll be gone for at least 6 months, maybe more. Montreal →Toronto Toronto → Vancouver Vancouver → Sydney Sydney→ MELBOURNE! 36 hours later, and I arrive to a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius (95 degrees Fahrenheit). I …
Walking on a Highwire.
Tall Tall Trees, a.k.a. Mike Savino, has great taste in bow ties, as evidenced by his smiley new music video, “Highwire”. The talent and spirited nature of this young folk artist is on full display in this video, and we cannot wait to see what more he has to offer. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
All Dressed in Black.
Quentin Jones can do no wrong. A wet dream of mixed media, the London based illustrator, animator and fashion filmmaker is artistic freedom personified–each piece a testament to that freedom. Her collaboration with Nowness titled, Naked with Paint, is no exception. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Eavesdropping.
Illinois based photographer, Daniel Everett, let us in on a awkwardly poignant dialogue in his series, Conversation with a Computer. What happens when technology attempts to console man? Find out. “Contained within the operating system of Mac computers is a rudimentary electronic psychotherapist program. Meant to simulate a Rogerian therapist, it engages the participant in a cyclical conversation by taking his …
If the Cradle is A’Rockin’.
How cool is this? The Cradle chair by Richard Clarkson was inspired by research on Autism and children with Rhythmic Movement Disorder (RMD). The project was done in collaboration with Grace Emmanual, Kalivia Russel, Eamon Moore, Brodie Cambell, Jeremy Brooker, Joya Boerrigter at Victoria University of Wellington. “We had a strong focus creating a solution for sufferers of RMD but the chair is …
The Language of Love.
There’s nothing more pure than nerd love–and we’re not just talking about Sheldon banging Blossom on The Big Bang Theory. We’re sure nerds are just as lusty as any other average Joe, but the language they use to express that love is both endearing and unique. Tapping into that well of language are these posters created by Nicole Martinez. Quiet LunchQuiet …
No One Likes An Atheist.
One of our favorite shoe companies recently conduct their own unique study. Located in Berlin, ATHIEST SHOES has a lot of US customers who often endure long waits for their shoes–some of them even go missing. Once their US customer started to request that the company do not use their signature atheist tape, ATHEIST decided to conduct an experiment that really …
Any Way You Slice It.
“If your house was burning down, what would you save?” Building on this very concept, Inus Pretorius published The Burning House Zine. An illustrated zine inspired by Sachin Ten, it features our people, their objects and some close-ups. 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. …
Out of the Pan, Into the Fire (Water).
Advertising can be the devil’s spawn when it wants to be, but every now and again it hits its creative mark. Spearheaded by Platinum FMD‘s own Marcelo Fedrizzi, this brilliant project was used in an Amanco ad campaign for their new heat resistant pipes. The re-imagining of fire as water isn’t anything new, but the execution of this project is so masterful–our …
What’s Your 20?
Through his latest Rap Quotes project, artist Jay Shells has taken it upon himself to designate hip-hop’s lyrical landmarks placing official-looking street signs with geographical accuracy. We often hear rappers refer to their home turf in their songs, but Jay Shells give us a chance to see their surroundings through their eyes–sort of. New Yorkers walk by these locations everyday, …
Getting to Know the (UN)known.
Jonathan Wakuda Fischer pays homage to some of our most brilliant cultural icons in his series, (UN)known Icons. Done in classic ukiyo-e fashion, the series features former The Scene owner, Steve Paul, Rolling Stones founder, Brian Jones, pop art legend, Andy Warhol, and Ziggy Stardust himself, David Bowie. Prints are available → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
There’s Never Any Time.
“Students who acquire large debts putting themselves through school are unlikely to think about changing society. When you trap people in a system of debt they don’t have time to think.” – Noam Chomsky. 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 Place: Downtown x The Year: 1977.
An homage to the Ralph Lauren “Stadium” jacket, this lightweight lid is perfect for anyone seeking a sportier look. Pick it up at REED Space! 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
The Pie Hole: Too Chilly for Chantilly?
We know, spring came a year ago, and Old Man Winter is now the old weird guy at the party, but we thought today’s featured recipe would make you forget your Indian Winter blues. Poached from the legendary Julia Childs, we actually found this Cantilly Aux Framboises recipe on Sprinkles Bakes. Chantilly Aux Framboises. Ingredients. • 1 1/2 pints fresh raspberries …
Buzz Overgrown.
Continuing to build a superb buzz around his forthcoming album, Overgrown, James Blake is releasing yet another song. Titled, “Our Love Comes Back,” the song is available for free–yes, you heard right, we said FREE–on Amazon. It’s the live version of the song, but is certain to hold fans over until Overgrown is released on April 8th. Get “Our Love Comes Back” → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet …
You Sly Fox.
French clothing label Maison Kitsuné teams up with Absinthe distiller Pernod for a thorough collaboration that has you covered from head to toe. Unanimously adorned in a spunky fox print designed by Lucile Troquet, the collaboration includes a collection of apparel accompanied by a limited-edition bottle of sweet, sweet Pernod Absinthe. There will be a limited-edition run of the bottle …
The Tale of Bastet.
The Bastet series are the first pieces to emerge from the new collaboration between Michael Rosner of Eye Level Studio, and photographer David Gueringer. When we first laid eyes on the Bastet series, we thought it was a well done photoshop job. But as we delved deeper into the project we realized that the series was a body painter’s wet dream. …
Fouts of Insanity.
We always accuse artists of being insane, but Nancy Fouts may be one of the few instances where we actually mean it. Along with other oddball antics, Fouts’ work mainly focuses on reinvention and repurposing. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Charity in Vain.
“While we do our good works let us not forget that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.” – Chinua Achebe. 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 …
Give Us a Sign.
Neon signs have their slutty charm, but a hand painted sign warms the soul. An industry ravaged by the rapid advancement of technology, sign painting would appear to be an endangered art form. Long removed from the days when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards, and even street signs were handpainted, there are still a few dedicated practitioners who are …
Mean No Harm.
“Half the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don’t mean to do harm; but the harm does not interest them. Or they do not see it, or they justify it because they are absorbed in the endless struggle to think well of themselves.” – T.S. Eliot Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Hate by Mail.
Cyber bullying is all the rave nowadays, and the analog phenomena of sending hate mail has blown away with the sands of time. Leading the hate mail revival is Mr. Bingo and his book, Hate Mail. Containing a cornucopia of postcards adorned with mean spirited illustrations, we can now see why Mr. Bingo is often referred to as the Justin Bieber …
How Wondersome.
uyanese photographer, Kwesi Abbensetts certainly has our hearts this week. Wondersome is a “self-experiment” starring Abbensetts himself. Abbensetts isn’t the only in this photographic series, those shades he’s wearing deserve a shoot of their own. 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 …
Boys Wear Make-Up.
Yoko Ono, in conjunction with Opening Ceremony, makes the boys pretty again with her latest project, Make-Up Tips for Men. With concept and text by Ono, the video contains a remix of “The Sun is Down” and meant to accompany her Yoko Ono Fashion for Men collection. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Ocean Joins the Band.
Band of Outsiders is back with a new lookbook for their Spring 2013 Collection. This time around they chose award winning OFWKTA crooner, Frank Ocean, to star in a classic Polaroid style project shot by head designer Scott Sternberg. This comes after Ocean wore a custom bright yellow tux by Band of Outsiders onstage at the Grammy last February. The brand …
Wrong Again.
We have good news and we have kind of shitty news. Good news first, Asger Carlsen‘s photo series, Wrong, has been made into a neat book; kind of shitty news, the books practically flew off the shelf, are no longer in print, but could make a possible return. We wish we would’ve gotten our hands on one, but being the …
Taking SXSW.
Like a whirlwind of über trill, SXSW has come and gone. Tunes were played, gadgets were displayed, and when the dust settled, everyone was more exhausted than a 6 year old who just spent all day at Disneyland. We couldn’t round up enough pennies to get everyone to Austin, but our festival correspondent, Jamieson Hill, was on the scene and …