itchoria, more formally known as Victoria Siemer, recently said farewell to summer with her latest series, Surf’s Up. In the series, reality folds within itself and creates an abstract recreational loop of sorts. 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 Residency Finale. | Ayakamay.
ne of our fondest memories of the summer was formed when we witnessed Ayakamay‘s final residency performance at IDEAL GLASS. Ayakamay, who took up residency at the space during the month of August, wanted to end her run with a bang. And so she did, combining her five recent works—including Mimikaki, Unconscious Education, and HOTDOG Muffins—into one grand finale! Ayakamay also had …
An Original Vision. | Camera Restricta.
No matter how many “Likes” you get on Facebook or how many hearts you get on Instagram, you can’t help but wonder if some other schmuck is getting the same amount of accolades from the exact same photo. And it’s not like you want all the attention for yourself, you would just like to know that you captured something in …
clouds + mountains + waterfalls at Sadie Coles. | Ugo Rondinone.
Ugo Rondinone, whose work was spotted last year at Untitled in Miami, recently debuted a new solo exhibition at Sadie Coles. clouds + mountains + waterfalls is a series of new works by Rondinone in which the artist captures each of the natural elements mentioned in the title. clouds + mountains + waterfalls is on display through October 24th. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
NSFW | Behind the Money Shot. | Sophie Ebrard.
ith pornography at its of height mainstream popularity, even those who aren’t watchers of the “alternative” film genre are curious about what goes on behind the scenes. It’s Just Love, a series by Alps born photographers Sophie Ebrard, not only goes behind the scenes, it offers an endearing window into one of entertainment’s most controversial industries. After concept scouting at …
Last Day for PICTURES at A+E Studios. | Mackenzie Younger.
Today is the last day to see PICTURES, a clever solo exhibition by painter Mackenzie Younger. In the exhibition, Younger examines the traditional fine art zeitgeist through a modern lens, appropriating a classic aesthetic and transmuting it into skillfull cultural satire. But this exhibition isn’t all smirks and giggles, it also seeks to educate its audience on certain aspects of art …
Acrylic Reaction. | Jana Styblova.
onjuring nebulous forms of acrylic, Jana Styblova marries art and science into one intriguing aesthetic. Acrylic Reaction is a beautiful experiment. Styblova combines paint with other chemicals and lets the chemistry go to work. Because of her relatively hands-off approach, Styblova mostly creates these pieces through observation. Although she does initiate the chain reaction, she fully embraces the concept of happenstance. …
“Tell Your Friend” Freestyle. | Salomon Faye.
LLUZion general Salomon Faye goes in on his latest freestyle, “Tell Your Friend.” There is something about Faye’s flow, whether hype or low key, that hypnotizes the listener. Aside from the flow, there is the content. “Tell Your Friend” is the type of confessional tune that is missing from rap; it’s genuine, organic, heartfelt, confident and charmingly rude. For a …
Sora/Ku (Sky/Emptiness) | Miya Ando.
iya Ando will be debuting a dual exhibition of new paintings at Sundaram Tagore Galleries in Hong Kong and Singapore. Ando, who is known for transforming surfaces, uses mixed medium techniques to achieve a radiant aesthetic that oft resembles ethereal horizons and other scenes from nature. Sora/Ku (Sky/Emptiness) will open in Hong Kong on September 23rd and then in Singapore on …
“Crash” | Shan Vincent de Paul.
han Vincent de Paul smooth things out with his latest single, “Crash.” Produced by La+ch, “Crash” bumps and thumps to a sensual motif that is bound to lead to some intimacy on the dance floor. SVDP’s last song was heavily political meanwhile this new tune reminds everyone that he has range. The song also doubles as a homage to David Cronenberg’s …
Radar. | Claesson Koivisto Rune.
ighly distinct in shape and possessing a wide range of interior settings, the Radar easy chairs are simple, dynamic and comfortable. Created by Claesson Koivisto Rune, the series includes several pieces with swivel bases that allow freedom of movement. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Two in the Same. | Stephen McMennamy.
tephen McMennamy sees the oneness in everything. Working in advertising and marketing, MsMennamy uses his creative whims and design prowess to create a beautiful synergy that is nothing short of odd. 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 …
Venus. | Fernando Vicente.
ernando Vicente conducts a brilliant dissection in his series, Venus. Vicente opens up the female anatomy to a new understanding; an understanding that requires us to see women as human beings and not just as amorous visages. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Ice Cream. | José Lourenço.
osé Lourenço is obsessed with color. In his series, Ice Cream, Lourenço plays with various hues; stacking atop one another and melding together. 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
A Look Back at Bad Dads VI. | The Wes Anderson Art Show.
ith Labor Day having come and gone, it is safe to say that summer is officially over. Although it doesn’t officially end until September 22nd, everyone is reminiscing over nature’s most beloved season. One of our favorite summer memories was the 6th Annual Wes Anderson Art Show, otherwise known as Bad Dads VI. Hosted by Joseph Gross Gallery, the group show …
AFROPUNK. | A Retrospective by Ennis Chung.
AFROPUNK is one of today’s most popular music festivals and with great popularity comes great risk of overexposure. The were some murmurs of AFROPUNK “selling out” this year and with that is mind, we teamed up with photographer Ennis Chung to get a festival goers point of view and determine whether or not this was indeed true. Our focus was not …
NEW Music! | “High Hopes – Lonely People” | Raye 6.
ongstress Raye 6 recently released a new single titled, “High Hopes – Lonely People”. Being the hometown heroine that she is, Raye captures the sincere and soulful sentiment of living and loving in the Big City with this tune. The unreleased track is a perfect example of how potent Raye’s songwriting skills can be. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
AFROPUNK.| A Retrospective by Paul DEO. |x| Deborah Oster Pannell.
rtist Paul DEO brought his kaleidoscopic, afrofuturist vision to AFROPUNK 2015 in the form of time tripping self-portraits, iconic cultural mashups and his own cosmic brand of visual storytelling. Cultural icons blend with personal journey in DEO’s complex, utopian, image universe, where he pays homage to his greatest musical and cultural inspirations – James Brown, Nina Simone, Harriet Tubman, Malcolm X and Michael …
Edible Glass. | Elliot Walker.
lliot Walker has taken still life into a more delicate realm. Using glass to craft realistic sculptures with a surrealistic touch, Walker’s work is striking and memorable. The textured matte black makes the colors pop. 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. …
“Water Water, Money, Power” | Shan Vincent de Paul.
han Vincent de Paul is back with more of the good stuff. The sideways affiliate recently released visuals for the song “Water Water, Money, Power”. Directed by de Paul himself, the aesthetic for this video is outright amazing. But what is even more amazing is the content of “Water Water, Money, Power” is the content. With all the sociopolitical goings-ons …
Khalia. | Drake Murray.
rake Murray captures the strength of beauty and visceral allure of fire in his series simply titled, Khalia. Highlighting the subject’s brilliant bone structure, Murray create a chic motif that is reminiscent of 90s CK ad. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Sheepskin Bean Bag. | Parker Wool.
ummer doesn’t last forever, so you’ll have to consider those days when Mother Nature isn’t being as warm and comforting as she should be. Parker Wool‘s Sheepskin Bean Bag is a great spin on a classic furniture piece. Usually bean bags are reserved for bros and people who don’t have time to shop for a decent couch or loveseat, but …
Lethargy. | Kim Buck.
im Buck‘s work is truly a labor of love. Taking between 100 and 300 hours to complete, Buck’s pieces possess a fine, delicate attention to detail. The subjects, usually slumped and restful, contribute to an overall theme of latency–a period in which the human conscience is waiting to react. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
The Dot is Black. | David Mrugala.
avid Mrugala isn’t your archetypal artist. When approaching his work, Mrugala is seemingly pragmatic. An architect by trade, Mrugala relies less on intuition and more on the innovation of the rules already set in place. He doesn’t want to rage against the machine, he wants to rage with it; and eventually control it. When you first look at Mrugala’s work, it …
Untitled Red. | Fabian Bürgy.
igital creative Fabian Bürgy takes the subtle approach in his series, Untitled Red. Step by step, Bürgy shows the gradual surface progression of the color red. 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
Twig. | Nendo.
ki Sato of Nendo teamed up with ALIAS to create Twig. ALIAS is known for creating great, comfortable but Sato wanted to take their designing prowess a bit further. With Twig, Sato uses contemporary interchangeability to give the chair multiple identities. Shop HERE. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
God Reach. | Macabre Gadgets.
he folks at Macabre Gadgets have a flair for the dramatics. Using such materials silver, gold, semi-precious stones and pressed coral, Macabre Gadgets creates jewelry that draws inspiration from the aesthetics of the middle ages and post-modernism. Out of all the exquisite jewelry they have to offer, we are most intrigued by their Thea series. Thea I, Thea II and Thea III stand out on their …
Dogs of the Marvel Universe. | John Lynch.
e stumbled across this fun series by John Lynch. Dogs of the Marvel Universe depicts different breeds of pooches in full superhero regalia. A mixture of awesome and adorable, recognizable characters include The Punisher, Spider-man, Wolverine, Ghostrider and The Incredible Hulk. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
NEW Music Video! | “Badd” | Sporting Life.
porting Life of Ratking is preparing to release his debut album 55 5’s and he recently dropped visuals for the first single, “Badd.” Directed by Alon Sicherman, the video has an athletic motif that really conveys the energy of the track. Sporting Life mentions this factor: “when I watch sports set to certain music it gives me chills sometimes, or might bring …
Warm Nightmares. | João Ruas.
ightmares aren’t always terrifying. Sometimes they can be very compelling. João Ruas‘ work is something like a bad dream but its details sing a surreal lullaby that dissipates any apprehensions or fears and cradles its audience into a deep sleep. The images in the work come off as ritualistic. Like they were spawned from some lost tribe that existed in …
What is that, Velvet? | BOODWAH.
here isn’t a human being on this Earth can resist the touch of velvet and BOODWAH is well aware of that. Specializing in all velvet garbs, BOODWAH creates array of pants, shorts, playsuits, swimsuits and lingerie. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
“Loner” | Kali Uchis.
olombian songstress Kali Uchis recently released visuals for the single, “Loner.” Directed by Uchis herself, the dreamy display pays homage to maturation, embracing loneliness and self-actualization. “I was inspired by mermaids, call-girls, the actress Mia Farrow, the film Scarface and the director Quentin Tarantino.” – Kali Uchis Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Miya. | Nathalie Derouet.
athalie Derouet‘s Miya has an organic feel that makes it look as if the entire series was pulled from the sea. Derouet is adept at blending sculpture and utility. The Miya candle holders are an ideal example of functional fine art. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Battlecade. | Love Hultén.
very once in a while you need to treat your inner child—and that doesn’t mean eating half of a container of Play-Doh. Instead of that, invest in Love Hultén‘s Battlecade, a portable two player gaming system. Inspired by the board game Battleship, the Battlecade includes two 12″ LCD monitors and two detachable joysticks. The three panel system all folds into a …
Coming to Terms. | Abdul Abdullah.
ringing a dramatic end to the summer, Coming to Terms promises to be a brilliant display by one of today’s most prolific newcomers. Australian artist Abdul Abdullah is somewhat of a young prodigy. A three-time finalist for the Archibald Prize, the most prestigious portrait prize in Australia, Abdullah is receiving plenty of accolades for someone his age—and it is all thanks to his …
Transient. | Jeremy Geddes.
[su_dropcap]S[/dropcap]uspended poignantly in midair, Jeremy Geddes‘ subjects are masterfully tossed in the abyss and left to contend with a vulnerable void. The Zealand painter is known for creating surreal portraits of weightless cosmonauts, civilians, debris and birds. His work is an experience, hyperrealistic and surreal all at once. These pieces, Ascent and Adrift, are from his Transient phase. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
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Update! We have GREAT NEWS! Our readers have been salivating over the concept of an Instgram Socialmatic Camera and Quiet Lunch is proud to announce that after 3 years since the concept was originally designed by ADR Studios, the Polaroid Socialmatic Camera is a REALITY!!! The Polariod Socialmatic Camera comes in 2 colors and can is available online and in-stores for $299! …
Float. | Thomas Montgomery.
ommunal furniture is always an intriguing concept. With modern human beings seemingly engulfed by their own day-to-day routines, pieces like Float by Thomas Montgomery is a chance for us to go through those routines together. 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 MUSIC! | “LOTF (Love On The Floor)” | BOSCO.
plifting the slow churn of August, BOSCO‘s latest single, “LOTF (Love On The Floor)”, is a catchy tune with a writhing rhythm that calls you to the dance floor. Produced by Hero, BOSCO strikes gold yet again with this smooth track. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Honoring – Time Dynamic. | Mabry Campbell.
he past is unrequited love and the future is a mere infatuation—blissfully mired in the present, Mabry Campbell‘s Honoring – Time Dynamics documents the beauty of nowness. Campbell doesn’t pigeonhole his chronological perspective. Even in the realm of nowness, the photographer finds some longevity; choosing to use extended exposures of around 6 – 10 minutes for each photograph. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Off the Ledge. | Jordy Hewitt.
eavily leaning on the charm of contrast, Jordy Hewitt‘s ongoing Ledge Point series is a simple approach to a concept that can become quite complicated. When we think of contrast, when think of two extremes. However, Hewitt takes this opportunity to stray from the comparative norm and blurs the line between the abstract, the consistent, the abstractly consistent and the consistently …
Boo. | Skargaarden.
espite the glorious sunshine and pushy heat, summer will eventually come to an end; and when it does, you should be prepared for cool late summer nights—those night where you don’t want to go inside just yet. The Boo Fire Basket by Skagaarden, made from black lacquered steel, is a stylish and minimal way to stay warm. Its useful design …
Distracted Youth. | Rachel Baran.
lthough it isn’t just the youth who are neck deep in gadgetry, Rachel Baran‘s Distracted Youth provides potent commentary on where the focus of the future lies; the future ultimately being the youth. Baran, in her own abstract way, captures a phenomena that is slowly deteriorating live human interaction and giving way to an age of constantly plugging and tuning out. Quiet …
NEW Video! | “Wreck” | Artel Carter.
BLE’s Artel Carter recently dropped visuals for his single “Wreck.” The tune is smooth but is also poetically turbulent. Carter, out and about on a good night, weaves a careless tale of love, drugs, self-actualization and existentialism. “Wreck” was produced by fellow Virginians Gabriel Niles and D.R.A.M. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …