he weather may be scorching hot now, but if you’re thinking ahead to the fall, the Tilt Long Sleeve Tee by Hypnopencil is a must-have. Adorned with a distorted checkered pattern in front, what piques our interest most is the braille-like design on the sleeves—there’s a hidden message in there somewhere! Shop in White | Shop in Black Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Mutatio Lamp. | Christian Troels.
anish designer Christian Troels‘ Mutatio Lamp is a minimal masterpiece with maximum functionality. What we like most about the Mutatio Lamp is the duality of its aesthetic. In its dormancy, the Mutatio Lamp resembles a small-scale monolith; before it unfolds and releases its luminance. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Delicate Distortion. | Julia Kargina.
n her work, Julia Kargina marries fashion and abstract brushstrokes to create scintillating portraits that, in their own way, challenge beauty norms through distortion. 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
Germans Ermičs’ Tribute to Shiro Kuramata.
nspired by Shiro Kuramata‘s Glass Chair, Germans Ermičs decided to homage to the groundbreaking 1976 design with the Ombré Glass Chair. The Latvian designer presented the Ombré Glass Chair at the Rosanna Orlandi during Milan Design Week. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
James Gortner. | Dimensions Variable at Lyons Wier Gallery.
yons Wier Gallery recently wrapped up Dimensions Variable, a solo exhibition by James Gortner. We fancy Gortner work here at Quiet Lunch and decided to stop in before its last day. All Photo Courtesy of Elle Ambler. 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. …
Warranted Non-Compliance at Lazy Susan.
oday is the last day to see Warranted Non-Compliance at Lazy Susan. The group show, presented by Miguel Gomez, features works by artists Christopher Johnson, Mikhail Sokovikov and Jason Aaron Wall (also known as Mint&Serf) and confronts the concept of “safe” art. How do trends affect art? What is the true motive of art making itself? Warranted Non-Compliance looks to answer these …
Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos. | What I Always Wanted to Tell You But Never Dared at Parasol Projects.
his weekend saw the culmination of Esmeralda Kosmatopoulos‘ solo exhibition, What I Always Wanted to Tell You But Never Dared. Hosted by Parasol Projects and curated by Clémence Mailly, the new body of work explored the automated monotony of communicating through technology. Legend has it, Kosmatopoulos began the works while typing a message on her smartphone and accidentally pressed several consecutive times …
Perspectives of the Passenger. | Grant Haffner.
merican artist Grant Haffner recently opened his first solo exhibition in 11 years at Roman Fine Art in the Hamptons. Thematically titled “Mohawk Trail”, the exhibit reflects the twisting roadways of the famous trail Haffner explores, presenting a new body of work that introduces a shift from the artist’s previously ubiquitous depictions of roadways and routes in the Hamptons. Known for his …
Artisan Brunch. | Kyle Bean.
yle Bean gives us his version of brunch in a series of sculptures that looks like a cross between Damien Hirst and Alexander Calder. Artisan Brunch is quirky but sensible and takes a humorous jab—or pays humorous homage at the elite—to art’s élite. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Restful Read. | Bookniture.
itting on a stack of books while reading a book can look rather studious—or redundant—but who wants to carry around a backpack full of heavy books just to look smart on moment’s notice. Now, thanks to Bookniture, you can look like a scholar when you are really just too lazy to stand up. All posturing aside, Bookniture is as useful …
Squared Away. | Stanley Whitney.
tanley Whitney’s paintings are a delightful arrangement colors giving way to a vividly irregular and subtly abstract pattern. If you are a fan of color fields, then you will love Whitney’s work. He is currently represented by Lisson Gallery. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Rain, Rain, Stay Another Day. | Elizabeth Patterson.
lizabeth Patterson gives us some beautiful depictions of a rainy day. A Pennsylvania native, Patterson does an excellent job of capturing what we all see when looking out the window on a rainy day. 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 …
Mocking Changes. | Poems written by Francesca Castaño.
here’s no pastime like the use of dimensions in our attempt to make life real; this strange duality between time-space existence somehow incommunicable But there are days when the landscape gets blurry and a curtain drops holding alone a bilateral symmetry occupying the mind and it’s many starvations. Not every struggle is a goal and thus, it’s difficult to be …
The Reflection of Salt Lake. | Murray Fredericks.
urray Fredericks series, Vanity, uses mirrors to stage a serene dichotomy on Salt Lake. When you look at the images, you cannot help but hear Sade softly playing in the background. 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 …
Conversations with the Wind. | TERRA NOVA at Catinca Tabacaru Gallery.
It is rare to find galleries that support their artists like Catinca Tabacaru does for her CTG Collective. Tabacaru takes her group of diverse artists to the farthest reaches of the globe to find inspiration, experience new worlds, start conversations and connect with the land. In its final week at Catinca Tabacaru Gallery, the collective are exhibiting work from …
Cladded in Clodomiro.
e stumbled upon this tongue-in-cheek collection from Clodomiro, a line started by father and daughter, Miro Zagnoli and Olimpia Zagnoli. Clodomiro offers a selection of everyday objects with an erotic twist. SHOP 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 …
Coffee with Cthulhu. | Creature Cups.
ake your morning coffee a little more interesting with Creature Cups. These handmade cups feature tiny creatures at the bottom, so when you finish that coffee you are destined to see a lion, a manatee, a pelican or even Cthulhu peering up at you. There is even a lobster bowl that is perfect for bisque! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
CROWN. | Gerrel Saunders of Gaks Design.
errel Saunders‘ latest series, CROWN, addresses the concept of “good hair” and texture politics within the Black community. Women—especially women of color—are constantly engaged in said politics and Saunders (who also goes by Gaks) seeks to help remedy that conflict by promoting a message of inclusion, healthy self esteem and all around appreciation. With CROWN, all hair is beautiful—whether it be …
Edible Masterpieces. | Ksenia Penkina.
ancouver-based pastry chef, Ksenia Penkina, creates cakes that are mesmerizing works of art. These awe inspiring sweets are made from natural ingredients only such as real cream, milk, fruits and berries, almond flour and premium professional chocolates. If you’re interested in learning how to make these cakes yourself, you can take a master class on her website. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Jethro Bunny Sculpture by Jeremyville. | Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Exhibit.
eginning May 5 and running through the summer, Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design will exhibit Jethro Bunny, a seven-foot tall pink fiberglass sculpture by Brooklyn-based artist Jeremyville. Jethro Bunny is the newest incarnation in the artist’s “Community Service Announcement” series—an ongoing collection of drawings and sculptures created as a tool for change and positivity. Jethro Bunny will be installed in the museum’s Arthur …
Smells Like Spring Spirit. | Gabriela Mendez. |X| Teena Selvam.
iami-based photographer Gabriela Mendez and model Teena Selvam come together for a dreamy, vivid series bathed in milk, peppered with petals and kissed by butterflies. 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
Solitude Palace. | Lucas Zimmerman.
ucas Zimmerman‘s Solitude Palace highlights our obsession with our smartphones. The series reminds us of the countless moments we spend with an eerie glow cast on our faces, cut off from our surroundings and, ironically, cut off from each other. Solitude Palace was dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the smartphone. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Istanbul at Night. | Elsa Bleda.
hotographer Elsa Bleda has been getting lots of attention lately for her electric hued images—usually incorporating artificial lighting. Today we take a look at her latest series, Istanbul at Night. 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 …
Frieze New York 2017 | Photo Essay by Eric Minh Swenson.
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 Further Chronicles of Now. | Anthony Haden-Guest at Anderson Contemporary.
urators Gregory de la Haba, Akeem Duncan and Quiet Lunch are absolutely thrilled to publish for the first time the latest cartoon series “The Further Chronicles of Now” by legendary party-animal and Spy magazine’s “Iron Man Decathlon” winner in 1988 and 1989, Sir Anthony Haden-Guest. Timed to coincide with his exhibition opening this evening at Anderson Contemporary, 180 Maiden Lane, …
Something’s Wrong. | Martine Johanna at Massey Lyuben Gallery.
ne of our favorite painters, Martine Johanna, recently debuted a new exhibition at Massey Lyuben Gallery. Titled Something’s Wrong, this is Johanna’s third showing with Massey Lyuben but her first solo exhibition. Having the spotlight all to herself, Johanna does not disappoint. Featuring works that “portray idioms of youth that melt away,” Something’s Wrong also features some graphite works by Johanna—a treat …
Invisible. | Andrea Koporova.
ndrea Koporova takes to the water once more for her latest series, Incredible. Koporova, who won a Natural Density Award, manipulates the photographs in such a way that they almost look like paintings. 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, …
Glass Geometry. | Alexa Workshop.
e have seen our fair share of geometric lamps but this one by this one by Alexa Workshop takes the cake. Handmade in France, this sacredly geometrical lamp has charming angel and intriguing bulb placement. Shop HERE. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Conception Art Fair 2017 New York. | Quiet Lunch presents Kwesi Abbensetts.
e are happy to announce our booth at Conception Art Fair! For our FIRST booth exhibition, we will be showcasing A Kind of Masking, a series from photographer Kwesi Abbensetts. We will also be displaying our latest print edition featuring painter Lance De Los Reyes, shot by Eva Mueller, on the cover. CONCEPTION ART FAIR is set to make its Frieze …
NEW VIDEO | “East Coast” | A$AP Ferg Feat. Remy Ma.
$AP Ferg recently dropped visuals for the single, “East Coast.” Featuring Bronx rapstress, Remy Ma, this geographical anthem is classic Ferg and shows that the entire A$AP Mob collective may be gearing up to hit a new creative stride—although no one from the camp has hinted at an upcoming album. The video also includes cameos from the Flatbush Zombies, French …
Abandoned. | Miguel Marquez Outside.
bandoned, featured below, is the latest sculpture by Michael Pederson—who also goes by the moniker, Miguel Marquez Outside. Pederson has a playful but sharp wit that is meant to translate what everyone is already thinking. 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. …
A Witch’s Descent. | Christina Forrer.
e recently discovered these beautiful tapestry by Christina Forrer. These works were featured in an exhibition last year at Grice Bench. The show addressed witching hunting and how its forgotten and obscured history is now perceived in a modern society. Forrer included this statement along with the exhibition: ‘ Witch hunting was common in Europe in the Middle Ages. But, …
Swiss Wine Valais Loves New York hosted by Gregory de la Haba, Billy The Artist, Anthony Haden-Guest and Raul Zamudio
uiet Lunch Publisher Gregory de la Haba hosted the Swiss fête of the season Thursday evening at Castle Fitzjohns Gallery on the Lower East Side where luminaries of food and wine gathered en masse to frolic with art world denizens and celebrate the tastes of Switzerland and the unveiling of the new, artist-designed labels for Les Vins Du Valais. Swiss Ambassador André Schaller …
Edo Ball. | Andrew Archer.
rawing inspiration from Ukiyo-e art and Japanese culture, illustrator Andrew Archer depicts basketball under a dramatic visual narrative. In the series Edo Ball, Archer takes traditional Japanese technique and integrates it with basketball colloquialisms and well known nicknames. Edo Ball essentially began in 2013 with two personal artworks, The Rock & The Ghost. Each artwork is available as prints, postcards and T-shirts from the store. Quiet …
Dimensions Variable. | James Gortner at Lyon Wier Gallery.
yons Wier Gallery is pleased to announce Dimensions Variable by James Gortner. “Dimensions Variable” highlights Gortner’s rigorous exploration of photorealism by hand-sculpting each surface using wood, foam, staples, canvas and acrylic paint before using oil paint to realistically render the figure. The results transform the expectations of the two-dimensional surface into a beguiling three-dimensional composition. “Dimensions Variable” also features the artist’s …
Heaven Sent, Hellbound. | Life Club.
etween you sins and your good deeds, it can be a little to determine where you stand—but who is to say that you can’t have your foot in both? After all… isn’t life about duality? The Heaven Sent + Hellbound pin set is a must have for anyone who not only knows where they come from but knows where they’re …
Fxcking Rebels. | Martyna Kalinska.
esigner Martyna Kalinska recently finished up her latest series, Fucking Rebels. Depicting various members of the animalia kingdom, each mugshot was created with a three color scheme which gives everything that pop culture feel. We caught up with Kalinska who kind enough to give us a little background on the new project: “Fucking Rebels series was created to show the bullies …
In Your Skin. | Ivana Bašić.
iberia born artist Ivana Bašić captures the human skin in vulnerable but proud form in her lengthly titled sculpture, In my scarred fevered skin you see the end. In your healthy flesh I see the same. 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 …
NEW MUSIC | “Think Twice” | Elbows.
lbows has emerged from the winter frost with new music. Just in time for the fresh beginnings of spring, “Think Twice” is a cautious but harmonious song about coming to finals conclusions when it concerns matters of the heart. The song comes off of Elbows’ upcoming EP titled Corduroy, due out May 19. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
The Spirit of Discovery. | Roe Ethridge.
oday we discovered the photography of Roe Ethridge. Ethridge’s work is playful but rich. The photographer also recently wrapped up a solo exhibition titled, American Spirit, at Andrew Kreps Gallery. 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 …
Light The Night. | Thomas Yang.
nce again, Thomas Yang (of 100 Copies) has made an exquisite print for the art enthusiast who is also a cycling enthusiast. Yang explains the concept behind his latest print “Light The Night”: “Even if you have taken a route many times in the day, riding at night lets you see it in a different light. Because when day turns …
Spring Cleaning. | Nikita Golubev.
ou know what they say, “another man’s filthy vehicle is another man’s canvas…” No one believes this more than Nikita Golubev. The Russian artist recently started making masterpieces out of dirt covered cars, vans, buses and trucks—oddly enough this gives that owners even more incentive not to wash their vehicles. You can follow Golubev at @ProBoyNick on Instagram. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Theater of Disappearance. | Adrian Villar Rojas.
e sure to stop by the Met this week to check out Adrian Villar Rojas’ Theater of Disappearance, located in the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Roof Garden. Fifth in a series of installation commissioned for the space, Rojas’ beautiful creation will be on display until October 29 2017. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Foam. | Kohei Nawa.
opular for his latest series, PIXCELL, we decided to take a look back at Kohei Nawa‘s 2013 installation, FOAM. 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
Fractal Luminary. | MeshCloud.
esembling radiant brushstrokes, Fractal Luminary, a series of 3D printed lamps, vases and sculptures by MeshCloud are a must-have for any art enthusiast. They also make a great housewarming gifts. 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,” …