e checked up on Ryan Tippery and discovered his recent Composition series. Although Sectionals take the elements of Composition a step further, Composition is the basis for Tippery’s experimentation with the intuitive and the analytic. There are some key pieces worth collecting from Composition and we suggest you take a look. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
The Light in Your Eyes. | Camilla Løw.
amilla Løw‘s latest work, Eye in the Sky, is a breath of fresh of air. Nimble but strong, Low’s pieces adorn the room like vivid stalagmites. Their irregular minimalism and potent color palette allows Eye in the Sky to emit a quiet shine. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
The Sarajevo Drawings. | Ben Tolman.
iving and working in the D.C. area, illustrator Ben Tolman condenses juxtaposing environments to form this compact hodgepodge of abstract flourishes and architectural realism. Tolman’s The Sarajevo Drawings miniaturizes Bosnia and Herzegovina’s urban sprawl. 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, …
Grande Faucon. | Mike Dean’s Weekend at the Moog Factory.
t’s not often that we get to see élite producer Mike Dean in his element. We nod our heads to the records he has produced but it is a rare occasion to actually witness him create the signature sound. Dean is something like an invisible hand, embedding his musical aesthetic without ever quite being seen. A master keyboardist, Dean spent 48 …
SELFISH. | An Introspective Performance by Nas Leber.
he iLLUZiON’s own Nas Leber performed at the group exhibition, SELFISH, last weekend. A healthy crowd gathered at Brilliant Champions in Bushwick and Leber, surrounded by a semicircle of fire, treated our ears some brand new music. Check out some visuals taken by our Head Photographer Michael Della Polla. Also, join us for the closing reception on April 8 at …
A Look Back at Matthew Samuels.
Last month, the folks at XY Atelier hosted Tiptoeing on the Edge of a Rainbow, a solo exhibition featuring painter Matthew Samuels, and we still cannot get Samuels’ colorful works of art out of our head. Curated by Kim McKoy, her first curation and Samuels first solo show in New York City, Tiptoeing on the Edge of a Rainbow was a feel good …
LAST CHANCE. | Paul Brainard: ROASTED.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you are anywhere near the Lower East Side, this is your last chance to check out Paul Brainard: ROASTED at The Lodge Gallery. Curated by Jason Patrick Voegele and Keith Schweitzer, the satirical group exhibition is purely dedicated to the friendly ribbing of artist Paul Brainard. Check out some scenes from the opening reception. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
A Tubular Project. | ADIDAS |x| New Museum.
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Last Chance to See… SOMETHING.
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Lerone Wilson. | Universal Journey at gallery nine5.
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A Look Back. | Scope Miami Beach 2015.
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Josephine Halvorson. |x| Leslie Hewitt. |x| Jennie C. Jones at Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
f you’re in the Chelsea area and you’re looking for a good group show, we suggest you stop by Sikkema Jenkins & Co. (530 West 22nd Street). The gallery is currently featuring a trio of talented female artists, Josephine Halvorson, Leslie Hewitt and Jennie C. Jones—all of whom occupy different mediums. The show is casually put together but far from lazy. The folks …
Quite the Cut Up. | Pablo Thecuadro.
ablo Thecuadro doesn’t just do collage. He creates dimensions and expands your perception. Thecuadro’s ability to overlap images and simultaneously encase them inside one another really makes his pieces stand out amongst most collage work that we’ve seen. His handmade pieces are an intriguing blend of fashion and surrealism. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Colors. | Benjamin S. Kim.
oung photographer Benjamin S. Kim turns the city into one big acid trip in his series, Colors. Snapping photos since the age of thirteen, Kim is now a student at SVA (School of Visual Arts). 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 …
Icons Unmasked. | Alex Solis.
lex Solis has been garnering a lot of attention as of late with Icons Unmasked. The series playfully, and satirically, reveals the true identities of some of our favorite characters. Some pieces includes such characters as Dexter, Monty Burns, Lara Croft, Finn & Jake and more! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
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View PostTomorrow’s Today at Brilliant Champions. |Kimia Ferdowsi Kline. |x| Derek Weisberg. |x| Matthew Craven.
Quiet Lunch paid a visit to Brilliant Champions for their inaugural exhibition, Tomorrow’s Today. The exhibition features new works from Brooklyn based artists Derek Weisberg, Kimia Ferdowsi Kline and Matthew Craven. We had a chat with curator Jillian Mackintosh and she had this to say: “We’ve been building out Brilliant Champions for the last few months and are so happy to finally open …
A Hornaday Holiday. | Hosted by Rachel Hornaday. |x| Quiet Lunch. |x| Alexander Evans Experience.
Join us for a night of art, music, gifts, food and libations hosted by artist Rachel Hornaday and Quiet Lunch in collaboration with the Alexander Evans Experience! We’re looking to end the year on a warm note with some trap music, holidazed cheer and awesome art. The event will include collages by Rachel Hornaday, music by the iLLUZiON’s own Nas Leber …
The Pie Hole. | The Best Healthy Turkey Chili by Ambitious Kitchen.
With the summer now being a distant memory and the weather officially cooling off, it’s time to think about staying warm. Now, we all have our ways of fighting off the frost. Some of us throw on the thickest coat we can find while some of us rely on a steady in take of warm, rich foods that ultimately leads …
Tomorrow. | Hashimoto Contemporary.
eep an eye out for Tomorrow, a group exhibition featuring a slew of artists who are “digitally minded.” Hosted by Hashimoto Contemporary, Tomorrow is set to open on December 5th and run through December 19th. Artists include Santiago Salvador Ascui, Mario Ayala, Sarah Bowser, Jeffrey Cheung, Matthew Craven, Amir H Fallah, Joseph Ferriso, Brett Flanigan, Michelle Fleck and more! Quiet …
Picasso. | Made by Pavlo.
e are insanely in love with this suede Picasso hat by Pavlo. Vanilla on red with a neat cubist portrait of the man himself, you can even order it with a straight or curved brim. But get this, the hat is limited edition. Meaning, you better get one before there aren’t anymore. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Now In Technicolor. | Chris Burnett.
renched in rich, vibrant hues, Chris Burnett‘s work is a new age take on traditional pop aesthetics. Burnett uses gradient, patterns, texture and even some glitching to create a surreal world where colors melt, windows float in midair and paper planes that fly over sky mountains. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
NEW Music! | “Phone Down” | Erykah Badu.
rykah Badu hinted at some new music and made good on her promise with “Phone Down.” The sultry tune is a proud proclamation that seeks to pull phone obsessed lovers out of their digital stupor. Word on the street is, “Phone Down” is a sweet response to Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” This is the good kind of back and forth that …
Last Night at the Bus Stop. | Travis Huggett.
ravis Huggett extracts beauty from exhaustion in his series, Last Night at the Bus Stop. The New York City-based photographer spent some at a bus stop observing the passengers as they made their way home after a long work day; in the process, he managed to capture a library of pensive and contemplative moods. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
NEW Music! | “Somethin’ About U” | Astronomyy.
ongsmith and space guitarist Astronomyy recently a new single titled, “Somethin About U.” Rhythmic and sensually upbeat, the song is a great follow-up to his last EP, When I’m With U—makes you wonder what else he has up his sleeve! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
The Pin Up Type. | Leah Reena Goren.
llustrator Leah Reena Goren created an awesome little Lady Pin. Made using the cloisonné technique, the petite pin is only 1.5″ tall. You can get Lady Pin Nº. 2 → 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 …
In a Negative Space. | Tracy Kerdman.
oying with the void, it is Tracy Kerdman‘s ability to play with negative space that makes her work both compelling and memorable. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, Kerdman’s work is an Alex Katz-like take on Americana and beauty standards. The artist reconfigures the aesthetics of the Old Masters into something relevant and new. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
NEW VIDEO! | “W8” | Ohene Cornelius.
hene Cornelius recently released visuals for his coming of age single, “W8.” Pronounced “weight,” this offering was inspired by a short film of the same name starring Micheal K. Williams. The video was shot by Ali Fahrenheit, Ted “Gnarley Bucks” and Ian Cinco and has a nostalgic aesthetic that harks back to New York’s metro-avant garde heyday. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
From the Galápagos to Peru with Love. | Willi Jones.
lthough we’re based in New York City, our staff is well aware that there is a world that exists outside of the ever-engrossing Gotham—that’s why we created From… with Love, an ongoing travel series. Ever since our first installation, we have been getting great feedback and even some submissions. Our latest submission comes from Willi Jones along with Mia Asnong, Francis Métivier and …
NEW VIDEO! | “Sandra’s Smile” | Blood Orange.
ometown hero, Blood Orange, recently released visuals for “Sandra’s Smile.” The video is directed by Blood Orange himself and has that classic Noir York feel. Also, peep the cameo by Jungle Pussy. 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 …
And Life Is Over There. | Femmy Otten.
Multifaceted artist Femmy Otten has a playfully surrealistic motif that explores the boundaries of sex and nature. Below is an overview of And Life Is Over There, one of her recent solo exhibitions hosted by Fons Welter in Amsterdam. The exhibition included an array of works that spanned from paintings to sculptures and really showcased Otten’s range. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Lots of (Lee)way. | Lee Crutchley.
tall human from a small town in England, Lee Crutchley is a vulnerable comedian who understands the balance required to walk life’s tightrope. Crutchley’s work is dark—but palatable—and surprisingly upbeat. He effortlessly tackles the good and the bad, encouraging you to dig deep down while also providing pick-me-ups. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
A Look Back at New York Comic Con 2015.
ew York Comic Con never disappoints and the 2015 edition was no exception. Hosted by Jacob Javits Center, the largest pop culture event on the east coast drew in over 170,000 attendees—and Quiet Lunch was right in the middle of it. As usual, there was a lot to take in. Comic Con is famous for its cosplay element and attendees religiously …
Rising Tides at La Marina. | Eastmen Collective. |x| The Almighty Group.
ast week saw the premiere of Rising Tides, a brand new art series by Eastmen Collective and The Almighty Group. The event featured artworks by Jay West, Robert Mars, Brian Kirhagis, Tony Peralta, Alice Mizrachi and Dia and was hosted at the beautiful waterfront venue, La Marina. Rising Tides , powered by the NUCO Group, also featured a private Jay West cigar …
VIDEO PREMIERE | Elbows. | “Flowers”
inger and songwriter, Elbows, is finally making his music video debut! Directed by Nnamdi Simon and Elbows himself, the visuals for “Flowers” were shot in front of various colorful buildings in Brooklyn. The video has a playfully retro vibe, drawing inspiration from the New Wave French films of the 60s and hue rich rap videos from the 90s. Singer Maralisa makes a …
New Exhibition by Casey Weldon at Roq la Rue Gallery.
asey Weldon is being feature in a trifecta of solo exhibitions at Roq la Rue gallery. Weldon’s HASTEMAKER is being featured in the main gallery along with paintings by Jeff Jacobson. The third exhibition by Samantha Wall will be located in the loft gallery. HASTEMAKER, along with Jacobson’s APHOTIC ILK and Wall’s LET YOUR EYES ADJUST TO THE DARK, is set to run …
Bikemoji. | Thomas Yang.
rtist and cycling enthusiast Thomas Yang recently premiered some new works! A total of four designs, GR8, OMG, LOL and WTF, Bikemoji is a playful series that uses common bike parts to depict facial expressions usually made by cyclists. As usual, Thomas has limited the prints to 100 copies and each copy is stamped/labeled with a unique edition number. Get your hands on one …
“Always” | LISS.
anish foursome LISS recently released a brand new song titled, “Always”. Building on the success of their debut single, “Try”, LISS continues their momentum with this smooth tune. 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 …
Backyard. | Daisuke Yokota.
aisuke Yokota‘s Backyard is a dark but ethereal series that ventures deep into the wilderness of modern day civilization. The black and white photography is ghostly and almost iridescent. Shadowy figures dance in the night air but the trees stand still as if they were deer caught in the headlights. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Strange Fruit and Other Assortments. | Vanessa McKeown.
rimming with pop surrealism, Vanessa McKeown‘s work brilliantly blurbs the lines between the edible and the inedible. The mixed artist pulls the old switcheroo by using strawberry wafers for Jenga blocks and raspberries for diamonds. 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 Adventures of Gallardo. | Robert Gallardo.
ultifaceted creative Robert Gallardo is in the process making his very own indie video game and he needs your help! Influenced by his social life, Gallardo started fleshing out a concept that illustrates nature versus nurture. The Adventures of Gallardo will focus on how outside influences, particularly social media, maps our life journey. The game will be in a neoclassic 16-Bit …
We’ll Just Leave This Here. | Leafling Bags.
all is in the air, the leaves are getting crisp and the Leafling bags are beyond appropriate. Handmade in Budapest, these bags are a fashionable homage to seasonal foliage. 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 …
White by Joe © at Caelum Gallery.
ainter Joe Hayes recently debuted his latest solo exhibition, White, at Caelum Gallery in Chelsea. We always look forward to Hayes’ yearly exhibition which purposefully falls on September 11th. In a way, by aligning his work with this date, Hayes helps us to celebrate to creativity on a day that we usually mourn over past destruction. Under the umbrella of resilience, both …
Love Guide Condoms. | Guan-Hao Pan.
hen it comes to determining your condom size, it isn’t always as simple as it looks. While some fellows purchase Magnums through wishful thinking, others are bit more realistic about their size and could use all the help they can get when narrowing it down to the right fit. Guan-Hao Pan’s Love Guide Condoms is a concept that relies on …
Folding Lamp. | Thomas Hick.
ustomizable home decor is always a good find. The Folding Lamp by Thomas Hick allows you to light up your life according to your design. Made from a foldable sheet of metal, the lamp allows you to craft a unique piece that is all your own. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …