“I choose my friends for their good looks, my acquaintances for their good characters, and my enemies for their intellects. A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.” – Oscar Wilde. 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. …
New York City Supporters Rejoice After Prez Obama Announces Support of Gay Marriage.
New Yorkers are universally reacting to the announcement made by President Obama yesterday supporting same sex marriage. The president made the long awaited announcement in support of the decision on ABC News, stating: “For me personally, it is important to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Media and news outlets …
Far From (Dunn).
Metal is a stubborn material — that is, until it has the opportunity to be hammered, cut, melded and molded by the forces of nature or by the will of a genius hand. Kyle James Dunn bleeds the notion of contradiction with his sculpture The Sun Never Sets and impales the principle of illusion with Green Island Dreams, Dream Green …
(Ana)mated.
Fresh off of Fashion Week in Belgrade, Serbian designer, Ana Ljubinkovic, has taken the concept of the lookbook a new dimension. Compiled of all animated GIF images — a burgeoning trend in the fashion world as of late — her Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook showcases her designs in a refreshingly innovative way, enhancing the already playful line. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Feeding TIME.
The latest issue of TIME, featuring our cover story on the rise of attachment parenting, “Are You Mom Enough?” hits newsstands Friday. (On the cover: Jamie Grumet, 26, and her son, 3, whom she breastfeeds. Photograph by Martin Schoeller for TIME) Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Bombs Away.
↓MCKENZIE SUEDE CROPPED BOMBER JACKET.↓ “Crafted from heavyweight suede, this Acne bomber jacket will cut a dash in the city. The deep blue shade is one of our favourites for this season, making this cover-up ideal for layering against navy or teal tones for an accomplished look. The slightly cropped, contemporary design looks best worn with slim-fitting trousers. Shown here with an Acne …
Just Super.
Romance Was Born’s Spring/Summer ‘12 collection made an appearance at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and it was nothing short of SUPER. Designers Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett premiered an eye popping superhero motif filled with striking prints and hyperactive color. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
First Female Olympian from Qatar.
19 year-old Bahiya Al-Hamad is on the verge of making history. Al-Hamad is set to take part in the upcoming Olympics held in London and by doing so, she will become the Qatar’s first female Olympian. The young air-rifle shooter initially missed out the chance to compete when she fell half a point short after winning several regional competitions but was awarded …
Frank.
Normally on Quiet Lunch we feature art that is vivid, slightly misguided, and sometimes riddled with nudity; however, we decided to switch it up a bit by selecting an artist that brings a much needed level of refinement. Frank Caracciolo’s paintings are like stepping into a visual manifestation of your most profound thoughts. His works are everything abstract should be; …
Susie Bubble(s) in Rue Du Mail.
Style guru Susie Bubble flaunts a new Spring look the includes a beautiful dress from Parisian brand Rue du Mail. Their Spring/Summer 2012 collection consists of lively but simplistic patterns. It also plays heavily on sheer. But the Rue du Mail dress isn’t the only star in this wonderful outfit. If you’d like to purchase something from Rue du Mail collection …
Van Gogh Blues.
↓Junya Watanabe MAN ‡ Chambray Jacket Blue.↓ “In the context of the farmyard theme in this seasons Junya Watanabe MAN collection, there is something spookily reminiscent of Grant Wood’s, classic painting American Gothic in this two button blazer. Maybe it is the slightly short, shallow lapel, or just the thought that overalls could quite comfortably worn underneath. In exceptionally high quality chambray …
The Goose and the Ganders.
“I wouldn’t recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they’ve always worked for me.” – 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
WWJGMFMD: What Would Jesus Get Mom for Mother’s Day?
You’re probably noticing that you have been getting more Mum calls than usual lately but before you credit it to smothering mothering, check your calendar; it’s Mother’s Day this Sunday. We know, your bastard child brain lead to a slight case of convenient amnesia and you’re now praying to the heaven for inspiration– hence the title of this list. So …
Being Brenda.
We may have found the new Jamie Hewlett. Illustrator Brenda López has humongous knack for making everyday situations look captivating and idiomatic. Creating under the pseudonym Repeating Defect, López, much like Hewlett, pays careful attention to nuance and detail without overthinking. Her work is playful but occasionally takes on a poignantly serious undertone. The important thing about López’s work is the honesty; the subject matter, the …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Austere.
Austere (Pronounced: O•stir)→ Adjective.: a) stern and cold in appearance or manner. b) morally strict. c) markedly simple or unadorned. Example: “They choose austere furnishings for the office.” 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
Where the Wild Things Scar. (NSFW)
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Eternal Peace: Maurice Sendak.
Maurice Sendak, childhood author and creator of the hauntingly wonderful “Where The Wild Things Are“, passed away today at the age of 83. Sendak succumbed to complications of a recent stroke. The ubiquitous author created worlds that piqued every child’s imagination despite challenging our psyches with characters evoking something out of a nightmare. Sendak was essential in building our library …
Can’t Be Life.
“There must be more to life than having everything.” – Maurice Sendak. 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
Delving in the Soil of Design.
Design Soil is a project from the Japanese product design department at Kobe Design University. The project, run by professors and students, seeks to re-evaluate design practices. It also allows young designers to create at at the pace they wish to create — a process that is very much similar to plants growing in soil. “epilogue – prologue” is their latest …
Summertime Spectrum.
Painting done in the style of John Baldessari for the props of the film The Skin I Live in by Spanish graphic designer and photographer, Juan Gatti. 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
Sarah’s Candy. (Slightly NSFW)
Faintly reminiscent of last week’s feature on artist Kathryn Mcnaughton, New York illustrator Sarah Rosado‘s work is like chewing a piece of bubblegum laced with MDNA. Bright and cheeky, Rosado’s illustrations play on the contradiction of being playful and racy, making for one devilishly sweet visual treat. Rosado’s techniques are clean and very much in the vein of pop …
Anyone for a Game of Pickups?
Attempting to build on the Grammy nominated buzz of 2009’s swoon, Silversun Pickups released their new album, Neck of the Woods, today. The band already released their first single, titled “Bloody Mary (Nerve Endings)“, in late March. We’ve been listening to it for about a week now and certainly don’t mind giving it a thumbs up on its day of release. The …
She Folds.
Lucy Glendinning‘s Folding Girl is a beautiful mess. Glendinning, who is also both a sculptor and a poet, uses her versatility to marry the two genres perfectly; crafting a captivating and memorable experience. Folding Girl. Stubbornly she sat the girl with the folding skin, all grounded and unnatural with an unusual hew in her special grin. I thought of her …
Book ‘Em, Danno!: On the Charts.
Welcome to Book ‘Em, Danno!:…, a segment where we suggest a favorably organized group of words that have been conveniently placed into book form. We haven’t necessarily read these books but we have seen them on a shelf somewhere before. I Love Charts.↓ Where words fail, charts do wonders. Cody Westphal and Jason Oberholtzer, the creators of the I Love Charts tumblr, …
Paying Attention to the Details.
Kadeem Johnson is a maniac. An insane garb connoisseur who always gets it right so he can do no wrong. We came across this interesting look he put together last summer and decided to share it with other fashion enthusiast. Outfit: Scarf – Mommy, Shirt – Vintage, Shoes – Opening Ceremony, Shades – Ralph Lauren Bamboo Aviators. “I find it very weird that, …
Really Good Grilled Cheese 101.
The folks over at Petite Kitchenesse show you how to make a really good grill cheese. →Get the full recipe 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 mean it. quietlunch.com
Egypt’s 300.
After violent clashes outside Egypt’s Defense Ministry, military prosecutors in Cairo have ordered the detention of 300 protesters, including a number of journalist, on charges of assaulting troops and disturbing the peace. Friday’s violent conflicts — the worse some have seen in recent times — came three weeks before the May 23rd presidential election and left one soldier dead. The protesters were …
The (Write) Idea.
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Meet B.R.A.D.
UC Berkeley freshman Derek Low has quite the imagination. Using $200-$300 worth of over-the-counter material, it took Low three months to complete B.R.A.D. (Berkeley Ridiculously Automated Dorm) and since the video of the system went viral, Low’s entertaining and creative innovation has been the talk of the campus. Controlled via wireless remote, voice recognition, tablet, and mobile phone, B.R.A.D. transitions …
The Take Over.
Electronic quartet Cut Copy‘s video for their single “Take Me Over” sends a great anti-bullying message and also features some cool DYI cardboard robot sorcery. The video is directed by Ryan Patrick and is receiving many pats on the back for its moral undertone and imaginative concept. The song was originally featured on the Australian band’s album Zonoscope. “Take Me Over” by Cut Copy.↓ …
The Pie Hole: What-a-(melon) Gazpacho.
Gazpacho, what was once a traditional Latin American appetizer, has now made its rounds in the US and has taken on new and innovative forms. Lifted from the Food Network online, this recipe comes courtesy of chef Tyler Florence and it features an always favorite summer time treat: watermelon. Cool and refreshing, healthy and still oh-so-delicious, this watermelon gazpacho has …
Crème de Yauch: Our Top 5 Lyrics from Adam “MCA” Yauch.
This past weekend was an informal moment of silence for Quiet Lunch. To tell the truth, losing Adam Yauch kind of took it out of us. Sure, we could never feel the same pain as his band mates and kinfolk but, for us, the world seemed a little less enjoyable; a little less spirited. We spent the whole weekend listening to …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 7th, 2012. – May 13th, 2012.
This week’s issue sees the likes of artist Amy Dover, painter Frank Caracciolo, and photographer Pawel Jaszczuk. Our very own Bim Star gives an exclusive look into the Holton Rower x Dior Beauty x Paint Pouring event. We introduce you to B.R.A.D. We also introduce you to Ryan McGinley and the animals; and Design Soil plants its seeds for a brighter future. Stay Tuned! …
Blood On Our Hands.
“The general thrust these days is: Oh, come on, it’s all in the past, nobody’s interested any more, it didn’t work, everyone knows what the Americans are like, but stop being naive, this is the world, there’s nothing to be done about it and anyway fuck it, who cares? But let me put it this way-the dead are still looking …
Happy Birthday, Keith. Goodbye, Adam.
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Book ‘Em, Danno!: Filling Page Space.
Pharrell Williams is most arguably one of the most influential producers, designers, musicians of our generation, but even the Renaissance Man of the millennium gives props to those who have influenced him. His new book, Pharrell: Places and Spaces I’ve Been, is a cumulative scrapbook of his life experience packaged into one dope coffee table book. It said to be available this coming …
The Liberation of Ner Tamin.
Ner Tamin‘s simplistically ancient appeal has certainly peaked our curiosity. While we’re plum in love with the piece above, Ner Tamin’s work proves to be way more versatile. From strong lines to color stains, her work literally deconstruct before your eyes. It relinquishes all structure and breaks free pass restrictions. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
The Pie Hole: Keen On Quinoa.
Spring Herb Quinoa Patties.↓ Inspired by a recipe in Super Natural Every Day, by Heidi Swanson. Ingredients.↓ 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 3/4 c. dry) 2 eggs 2 Tbsp chopped green onion 2 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 c. grated strong cheese – we used an aged sheep’s milk cheese 1/2 c. bread crumbs 1/4 tsp salt Directions.↓ …
Floating in the Hudson.
Currently based in both New York and Germany, Hadley Hudson‘s work is classic with a modern sense of humor. Hudson takes a straight forward approach while still maintaining an air of endearment. It’s almost as if she let’s the photo take itself. She flaunts her versatility but you can tell that her true home is located at the corner of Humdrum …
Eternal Peace: Adam MCA Yauch.
Today marks the passing of yet another musical juggernaut. Adam “MCA” Yauch, one third of the iconic Beastie Boys, passed away at the age of 47. Yauch was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 after discovering a tumor in his salivary gland and had been receiving treatment since. Forming the hip-hop trio with friends Mike “Mike D” Diamond and Adam “Ad-Rock” …
About Face: YouTube’s Best Makeup Tutorials.
In today’s age, it’s always about putting your best face forward so whilst Internet-diving we stumbled upon this cool compilation (of the non-intercourse documentary kind for once) of the best how-to videos of makeup techniques. Borrowed from the site, Fashionistas, is this rundown of all the coolest ways to perfect your already perfect face with tips on every trend; from …
They Don’t Know, They Don’t Care.
“You do things and do things and nobody really has a clue.” ― John Updike, Rabbit, Run. 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
Chow; Black.
Director: Saiman Chow Producer: Nathan Jew. Lead Animation: Chad Colby. Director of Photography: Li Han Lin. Character Designer: Saiman Chow. Production Designers: Chad Colby, Erica Bettencourt, Pete Schmeat, Saiman Chow. Animation: Chad Colby. Compositing: Chad Colby, Saiman Chow. Music Supervisor: Peymon Maskan. Music & Sound Design: Tim Koh, Jimi Hey. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Summer of Love.
Brooklyn illustrator Saiman Chow predicts a Summer of Love. 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 Dawning of a Red Hook Summer.
After long a hiatus, Spike Lee is back in full effect with his new offering, Red Hook Summer. Many have prematurely sired it as the indirect sequel to Spike’s early masterpiece, Do the Right Thing. The story revolves around a young lad from Atlanta who is sent to Red Hook, Brooklyn to spend the summer with his grandfather whom he never met. …