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 …
Stole It From the Future. | Y-A FUYU HIGH.
alk about a conversation starter… the Y-A FUYU HIGH is a concept shoe designed by David Olivares, a young student from Monterrey, Mexico who is studying industrial design. This shoe is made for the stylist Gods of the future. The Y-A FUYU HIGH is an all weather, high fashion fusion of two creative, forward clothing brands: Y-3 and ACRONYM. I see …
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 …
Venice Biennale 2017. | Viva Arte Viva: Profound Silence and Shiny Things.
n a rapidly expanding world facing the residual effects of post-truth and social media oversaturation, 57th Venice Biennale curator Christine Macel (from the Centre Pompidou in Paris) had her work cut out for her. For Viva Arte Viva, Macel’s curated portion at the Arsenale and Giardini for the 2017 Biennale, the curator adopted an esoteric worldview. Her curatorial hand revealed …
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 …
Trending Now. | Frieze New York 2017.
hokers, The Met Ball, Frieze New York 2017… Sorry, you distracted me while I was making my list of things all the cool kids are doing lately. Frieze NY this year is so cool (but not trying too hard to be, obv) and topical this year that it is… impossible to ignore. Not quite Pepsi commercial-level topical (although almost—looking at …
Deep Frieze. | Quiet Lunch Guest.
eide Hatry’s stand was slapbang in front of the entrance to the Frieze tent. The German artist had a number of copies of her book, Icons in Ash, on a table, alongside an example of the work, portraiture of the departed, rendered in their ash. A few possible future clients were looking the work over. So into the fair. If Frieze …
50 Reasons To Voyage To Frieze New York.
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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, …
Painting the Absurd: the Engrossing, Grotesque Art of Aaron Johnson.
eeking a detailed, unsettling antidote to minimal art? You can’t do much better than the exciting expressionist art of Aaron Johnson. Gone Fishin’, the current exhibition of Johnson’s work, is on view through May 20th at Joshua Liner gallery in Chelsea (Manhattan). Works in the show take painting as a common medium, covering themes as mundane and elevated as cheeseburgers …
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, …
Rise of a Realist Painter. | Works by Agnieszka Zak-Bielowa.
ssiduously painted patterns decorate scarves hearkening to vibrant symbols of identity. Colors and intricate detail permeate the paintings of fabric in motion. These incredible realist paintings are by Agnieszka Żak-Bielowa, the renowned Polish artist whose distinct painting style has earned her accolades throughout Europe. Incorporating realist and pop stylings, Żak-Bielowa will be showing in NYC during a rare exhibit period …
Stole It From the Future. | ADIDAS NMD Omega.
he future of design will come from those who chose to keep innovating regardless, so I was pretty surprised to stumble across Antoine Beynel’s behance page featuring one of the dopest fit-sock sneaker concept designs I have seen in quite some time. Officially dubbed the Original Boost Primeknit, Beynel is taking off where the Nike’s Flyknit series left off—as it quickly became …
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, …
UNFORGIVABLE. | Erik Ravelo.
n the spirit of International Workers’ Day—also known as May Day or Labour Day—Erik Ravelo released his latest series, UNFORGIVABLE. Reminiscent of his previous series Los Intocables (The Untouchables), UNFORGIVABLE spotlights the almost 6 year quagmire that is Syria; depicting the most vulnerable victims of the Syrian crisis in the arms of the current presidents of countries whose policies, right …
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 …
Unladylike: Just Flourish. | Renaissance of 1890’s to 1920’s heroines.
“A woman’s highest calling is to lead a man to his soul, so as to unite him with the source. A man’s highest calling is to protect woman, so she is free to walk the earth unharmed.” – Cherokee proverb. nce upon a time, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, in the United States, women had the strength and the …
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,” …
On the Road Again. | Grant Haffner.
rant Haffner‘s work depicts roadways and their horizons in beautiful technicolor. The accurate and both abstract usage and placement of hues makes the scene familiar yet surreal. 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. …
Artists We Know: Catching up with Fiona Silver.
or our sixth interview for Quiet Lunch magazine, @JaredxAlannah sat down with Fiona Silver a singer and musician who also happens to be an East Village Local. We get down to the core issues of being a resident in such an ever-changing neighborhood, the politics of the day and how music has influenced her commitment to the neighborhood. She performs …
NSFW. | Flesh and Fantasy. | The Photography Show.
igger and bolder than ever before, the 37th edition of The Photography Show opened to VIP visitors on Wednesday at Pier 94, a massive 133,000 square foot exhibition space on the Hudson River. Featuring nearly 150 exhibitors—ranging from international galleries offering photography, photo-based art, video and new media to photography publishers and booksellers—the annual New York fair got off to …
Let It Go. | Jaz Harold.
n a time where we can all use something to hold onto, Jaz Harold‘s exquisite sculpture, Let It Go, suggests the very opposite. 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
Overload. | Dan Huston.
an Huston‘s work is a blissful swarm of complementive colors. Overload is a series that lives up to its name, a lot of these pieces force the audience’s eyes and brains to work overtime. 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 …
In the Land of Paraguari. | David Esquivel.
avid Esquivel is an Illinois based painter whose pieces are vibrant displays of various, shapes, colors and patterns. The raw canvas backgrounds really adds to a dynamic contrast that makes these paintings 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. When we …