Last Tuesday was a nail biter–for about the first few hours–then, by night’s end, Obama supporters were joyously rioting and looting in the streets while Romney supporters were downing vats of arsenic. Our good friend, Cassell A. Ferere, was at Brooklyn Tap House NYC capturing the festivities and was nice enough to share his experience with us so that we …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ November 12th, 2012. – November 25th, 2012.
With the after effects of hurricane Sandy still looming, it seems like it’s been a year since our last issue. Although most of our staff stayed dry and were merely inconvenienced by power outages and a gas shortage, a majority of the northeastern coastline was absolutely devastated by flooding. Homes and lives were lost and there are many who are still …
Testing.
What you are seeing today is an evolution of Ryoji Ikeda‘s Test Patterns. An audiovisual installation, Ikeda uses sound and sight to submerge his audience in world of binary code. “Test pattern is a system that converts any type of data (text, sounds, photos and movies) into barcode patterns and binary patterns of 0’s and 1’s. Through its application, the …
Keep Running.
Your lungs are burning, your thighs are trembling and if the ground was made out of marshmallows, you would voluntarily fall face first into the sidewalk–this is what runners go through on a daily basis. Your body and your mind may be telling you to take a breather but Nike is encouraging runners to keep running. Even if they have …
Float Lightly.
Although the Balloon Lamp belongs in a child’s room, it sings a soft lullaby to the kid in all of us. Designed by Kouichi Okamoto, the Balloon lamp uses a high-intensity LED light and runs for over 100 hours with the included lithium-ion batteries. Purchase it → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
A Journey Through CMJ: Panels, Panels, and More Panels.
We reach the final chapter of our journey through the CMJ marathon and despite this having the feel of a sobering ending, the panels were actually one of our first stops. At first, we had no intention of filming. We were more interested in soaking up the valuable insight and the wise words that came along with it. To be …
A Head For Business And A Bod For Sin.
Acne Paper just released a splendidly simple fashion story featuring Karlie Kloss–who is styled by talented Marie Chaix. Shot by photographer Roe Ethridge, the editorial journeys down a vintage path, relying on a black and white motif. Titled, A Head For Business And A Bod For Sin, the shoot appears in the 14th issue of Acne Paper. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
Here’s Looking At You, Kid.
Anyone who tells their lover that they can look into their eyes for forever and a day has yet to see this series of photography from Suren Manvelyan. Titled, Your Beautiful Eyes, the project involves intense close-ups of the eye–revealing all sorts of textures that we rarely notice, even during our most intimate interactions. The cornea, a part of the eye that …
Donky Ride.
Are you tired of sexy hipster bikes that aren’t really good for anything besides looking sexy? Are you more concerned with schelping around groceries and picking up hitchhiking Labrador Retrievers than you are with cruising down Allen street to the tune of Minus the Bear? Well be concerned no more! Introducing the Donky Bike.↓ Made for carrying thing like groceries–and hitchhiking …
Neighborhood Bodega.
Spanish Harlem rapper, Bodega BAMZ, goes hard in the visuals for his latest single, “Thrilla”. The A$AP Mob affiliate teams up with Brooklyn’s own Flatbush Zombies in the monster inspired video–which was directed by Rik Cordero. BAMZ has been making a lot of noise lately and this debut video is only adding volume to his buzz. If you can recall, …
Splitting Headache.
Textile artist, Jillian MacLachlan, creates some changeable pieces that seem to transform before our very eyes. First presented as Skull Intact (shown above) it is also presented as Exploding Skull (shown below). Exploding Skull is made from yarn, wire, lace, and clay while Skull Intact contains only yarn, wire, and clay. As a student of both fine art and biology, …
A Journey Through CMJ: Adrienne Mack Davis x New Villager x Project E.A.R. x P.P.S. the Writah x Krissy Krissy.
During the CMJ marathon we made our way to Drom, a great underground haunt located just outside of Alphabet City. The night looked promising, featuring acts like Project E.A.R., P.P.S. the Writah, Adrienne Mack-Davis, Krissy Krissy, and the dynamic art collective, New Villager. Hosted by the charming, Cathleen Angelo, the evening started out with a performance by New Villager which …
Galactic Cuisine.
There’s no doubt that NASA is a palace of secrets and hoarded kickass technology–they have shared their food with us but who believes that that crusty brick of powder is really ice cream? Thankfully, Giorgia Zanellato has given us a visual of what real Space Food looks like. Taking a rather humorous approach, Zanellato’s Space Food series is a chuckleworthy …
Hunter S. Cruz?
Rapper, Anthony Cruz, evokes the spirit of the late, great Hunter S. Thompson in the recently released visuals for his titular single, “Fear and Loathing in New York City”. Directed by Andrew Benavides, Cruz and his cohort go under the influence in a seedy a hotel room before heading out to paint the town psychedelic. The single will be included on …
A Black and White Issue.
TOPMAN’s Rucksack collection is dope altogether but there is one particular piece that caught our eye. The simply intricate Black and White Nylon Rucksack is perfect those who to seek to pop without succumbing to crazy colors. Click the picture to purchase or check out the rest of the collection → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Keep the Vibe Alive.
The web is jizzing their pants over the latest informal release of a demo video of Kendrick Lamar’s “Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe” featuring Lady Gaga. In the demo version, Lady Gaga can be heard crooning the hook. The video consist of candid shots of Gaga and company touring in Rio and Colombia. Released by Gaga herself, the song was intended to …
PB & J Heydays.
We are complete suckers for hyperrealism and will continue to be as long as we keep discovering splendid pieces like the ones we are featuring today. Painted by Mary Ellen Johnson, these nostalgic paintings of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches bring with it a flood of childhood memories. Like most hyperrealistic works, these pieces look more real than an actual …
Geniuses in a Half-Shell.
The following pieces by artist, Rachel M. Loose, have been receiving quite an amount of press lately, but, unfortunately, the artist herself has not. While the art lovers have trading her work back and forth, they have forgotten to actually mention the gifted soul who was clever enough to come up with these illustrations in the first place. Gently alerting …
A Formation of Time.
David Cox has teamed up with Humans Since 1982 to created one of the most kick ass clocks since Big Ben. Seriously, The Clock Clock White is genius and any attempt to up its significance and metaphorical mandate would make us sound like complete idiots. Fortunately, Humans Since 1982 has provided a statement that accurately helps us get a better …
Party Animals.
Manny Pacquiao may have lost his last fight but we’re sure he’d feel much better about it if he saw the video to Kool A.D.’s single titled, “Manny Pacquiao”. Filmed on a farm, Kool A.D. and the gang go hog-wild with a new dance while showing us that animals that animals are pretty cool to get drunk and stoned with–there’s …
Showing a Little Heart…
Most are advertising this umbrella has the perfect Valentine’s Day gift but we have a different meaning in mind for the Heart Umbrella. We have nothing against Valentine’s Day but with all the weather that has been hitting the eastern coast here in the states, the Heart Umbrella would be put to better use as a symbol for strength and …
10 Things Goodman Learned…
Designer, Timothy Goodman, came with an awesome typographic illustration that shows exactly what he learned about the election. Listing a total of ten, Goodman really tickles our funny bones with a few of them. 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 …
Lord of the Masks.
Much like the character, Jack Merridew, in the classic book, Lord of the Flies, humans being escape rather easily once they are wearing a mask or some facial covering of some kind. Artist, Jozef Mrva, plays with that very concept in his ongoing series of mask made from cardboard. Mrva plans to expand the project with a stage performance, musical performance …
Birthday.
Artist, Anders Krisár, creates an odd pairing with the two sculptures being presented today. Titled, The Birth of Us (Boy) and The Birth of Us (Girl), the sculptures are both made from acrylic paint on polyester resin, fiberglass, oil paint, screw eye, steel wire, and wire lock. We honestly can’t even begin to interpret these pieces because they are so many possibilities. The pieces could …
Calvin, Hobbes & Susie for Prez.
It’s Election Day and some artists have chosen to promote their choice candidates for United States President. Matt Hunsberger, for one, is writing in his vote for the cast of the beloved comic strip, Calvin & Hobbes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
The Invisibly Mighty Oak.
Connecticut based artist, Adam Nilewicz, has created one of the most innovative outdoor pieces that we have seen all year. Standing 30 feet tall against an old synagogue in Hartford, Connecticut, the invisible mural only appears when it rains. Nilewicz created the image–which is taken from a well known painting by Charles DeWolf Brownell called “The Charter Oak“–by weather treating the surrounding bricks. …
Ode to the Interwebs.
Artist, Caroline Walp, has created a satirically sarcastic series titled, The Best Thing That Has Ever Happened to Me. What is that “best thing”? It’s the fucking internet, bro! Using digital prints and letterpress prints, Walp’s series is a collection of outrage statements that are conveyed with deadpan delivery. Our favorite: “when I die, spread my ashes across the internet…” …
Happiness in Light.
It has only been a day and nearly 97% of the world’s panties have dropped over Mumford and Sons’ new visuals for their single, “Lover of the Light”–their latest album, Babel. Starring and directed by British heartthrob, Idris Elba, the video is Elba’s directorial debut. Filmed in Pembrokeshire, Wales, the video follows a blind man (Elba) through his somber daily routine before …
Fegefeuer.
Romagna native, Nicola Samorì, is a part of an unique breed of artist who destroy their work in order to make it even more beautiful. Taking time to paint each piece in a Baroque style before partially destroying them with a brush, palette knife, or scalpel, Samorì seems to be displaying a correspondence between creation and destruction . The collection of works are currently showing at …
Tig Ol’ Wolf Bitties.
Duo Jakob Owens and Dave Cappa may have very well created the most infectious song of 2012. Forget all tunage that you have come to know over these meaningless 11 months–“Wolf Tits” is where it’s at and “Wolf Tits” is where it will stay. Get “Wolf Tits” →here.← Also, get your official “Wolf Tits” tee →here.← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
I Still Love NY.
In an effort to raise relief funds for those affected by Hurricane Sandy, designer-artist, Sebastian Errazuriz, has made some cool tees that cleverly depict what the city went through last week. Sold at GREY AREA, 100% of the proceeds with be donated to Sandy victims. GREY AREA will also be selling them at their Americana show on Tuesday November 6, 2012, …
Gemma’s Classics.
Painter, Gemma Jones, truly has a knack for capturing vintage. Her works hark back to a time when man’s footprint on the moon was still fresh. The pieces being featured today are from her series White Lies Beneath, Girls Dress and Dreams, and Screaming Fans. You can also find purchasable prints of Jones’ work on Etsy. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Damn, I Forgot the Heroin.
No longer will you make the mistake of leaving the house without the grocery list. Thanks to Strange Days, you always remember what you left the house for. This very shirt seems to be out of stock but we’re sure, with some pestering, you can finagle something with Strange Days. If you’re unlucky, feel free to check out there other dope tops and …
Foaming at the Art.
Monaco native, Michel Blazy, shows us the wonderment of foam with his exhibition at the Collège des Bernardins. The foaming display somewhat resembles a slow moving cascade of smoke. Having took place this past spring, it is one of Blazy’s many foam based works. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Sounds Fromdatomb$.
Since we featured Joey Bada$$ performing “Fromdatomb$” live at S.O.B.’s during the CMJ Marathon, we decided that it was only appropriate to show you the new visuals for that very single. Released mid-week, the video includes the Pro Era gang making their daily rounds through the city. In addition, you should also be on the lookout for the Pro Era …
Giving Your Walls Colour.
For those of you who don’t have the balls to try acid, artist, Karla Davison, and Black Crow Studios have collaborated to bring the safest way to get spaced out. Life will be one trippy scene thanks to Davison’s Watercolour Wallpaper. Black Crow Studios is a custom wallpaper company that pushes the traditional idea of wallpaper into the realm of Art. Purchase your …
A Journey Through CMJ: Big K.R.I.T.
Also performing at Remember When Rappers Could Rap?, Big K.R.I.T. took to the stage to much fanfare. Unfortunately we reached our footage quota for the night but here is a brief clip from K.R.I.T.’s performance. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational tinge. When …
Rose Colored Lenses.
Photo altering is all the rave and the Holga Lens Filter provides more of the same stuff that everyone has been craving. A more analog experience than most photo editing gizmos, the Holga Lens Filter comes in the form of an old school dial and is equipped with ten different lenses. The different lens filters include dual, triple and quadruple image lenses that …
A Journey Through CMJ: Joey Bada$$.
As mentioned we last weekend, we had quite a few gems from our busy week at CMJ. After patiently waiting for this new issue to come around, we are more than happy to present our readers with some dope live performances. Continuing from where we left off, Brooklynite Joey Bada$$ performed at the CMJ Marathon related event Remember When Rappers Could …
Gathering Moss.
Halloween may be over but that doesn’t mean we can’t still be creepy assholes by featuring spooky artwork. When we first saw the work of Elle Moss, it was shudder at first sight. Moss is the girly type but her work often strays from the matter of flowers and light–ending up in a realm that is rather dark and vulnerable. …
The Devil They Know.
“We have enslaved the rest of the animal creation and have treated our distant cousins in fur and feather so badly that beyond a doubt, if they were able to formulate a religion, they would depict the Devil in human form.” – William Ralph Inge. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Something Concrete.
Austrian artist, Anatol Knotek, has created some rather strong pieces that strive off of cryptic simplicity. An ongoing body of work titled, Concrete Poetry, Knotek’s pieces are a brilliant display of typography. 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 …
The Recovery Begins.
If you live in the Northeastern area of the United States, Hurricane Sandy may have had a great affect you and/or your neighbors–and it is only right that you get access to the best news sources and updates to inform you on how to get help. In an effort to provide that vital information, Quiet Lunch has provided a modest …
Ich Bin Atheist.
Religious people have sandals, but what do atheists have? Aha, sneakers! Brainchild of Ich Bin Atheist founder, David Bonney, the Ich Bin Atheist shoe is a simple but elegant sneakers that is made for feller/lady who believes in nothing. Accent with a conspicuous black circle that is jokingly said to be an invitation to emptiness, the shoe comes in fifteen …
Halloween Through a Different Lenz.
It’s Halloween, beeyotch! So, in honor of All Hallow’s Eve, we went digging in the crates for an oldie but goodie by artist, Jesse Lenz. Titled, Monsters and Marilyns, the series plays off the iconic Warholization of Marilyn Monroe. Featuring classic monsters like Dracula and Frankenstein, the series also highlights some new faces like Patrick Bateman and the Jigsaw Killer. Consisting of …