our sculptures made of hundreds of hand-cut, small glass bricks are part of this group show. These bricks are build up into shapes and forms denoting danger through spiky edges and fragility. The artist has cut each glass brick by hand in her studio, and each brick stands as a memorial for a victim of violence and war in our …
Artists We Know: Catching up with Melanie Hoff.
MELANIE HOFF For the first column of our bi-weekly feature here at Quiet Lunch we caught up to date with Melanie Hoff, a digital artist who currently lives in Brooklyn, NY. J+A: Hi Melanie, it’s good to see you. Can you tell us what is exciting to you as a working artist right now? MH: I have begun to see my …
A Look Back at The Surrealist Ball.
It’s Throwback Thursday and because the year is so young, we decided to access our most recent awesome memory and that is… drumroll, please… The Surrealist Ball at The Roxy Hotel! Packed to the rafters with creative costumes and good vibes, the 2nd Annual Surrealist Ball was an event not to be missed. Notable guests included Kenny Kenny as well …
TOP 10 Posts of 2016.
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Bigger and Better Things. | Amit Naamani.
orn in Tel Aviv, mixed media artist Amit Naamani produces pieces that have a graceful static. Whether it is a painting or collage, he manages to capture this harmonious chaos that captivates the eye. We spoke with the young creative who share with us his inspiration as well as his aspirations. “My work is a collage of text, colors, abstract …
9-13-81% Plasticity. | A Quiet Brunch with Eddie Rehm at The Yard.
uiet Lunch and Bodega de la Haba hosted a brunch on Sunday, December 11th, at our Fifth Avenue offices for the artist Eddie Rehm whose show, “9-13-81% Plasticity”, is currently on view. All photos by Bryan Thatcher Eddie Rehm: “9-13-81% Plasticity” The Yard, 234 Fifth Avenue November, 2016 Presented by Quiet Lunch Magazine Curated by Gregory de la Haba To …
Mexican Wrestling Association Pop-Up at The Run Up.
ast week, Mike Dean debuted his new merch line collaboration with Louise Donegan and Joe Perez at Fancy‘s The Run Up Pop-Up experience in New York City. The pieces features artwork from Louise’s debut exhibit, Liath. Check out our recap video of opening night. You can purchase some cool gifts for your holiday stockings at Mike Dean Merch Store. Bim StarThis New …
NSFW | Cool World. | MK Luff.
multidisciplinary artist with a wide range of aesthetics, MK Luff has a real feel art direction. She knows where to place things, how to place things; her knack for composition is uncanny. 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, …
BOUNDLESS at Kai Lin Art. | Todd Monaghan. |X| Larry Jens Anderson. |X| Elison Roshi.
OUNDLESS, featuring new works from TODD MONAGHAN, LARRY JENS ANDERSON, and ELISION ROSHI, is an exploration into the human psyche and the human condition through immersive, intuitive and the unconventional. Kai Lin Art is excited to welcome New York based spiritual surrealist, TODD MONAGHAN into our stable of artists. In this solo exhibition of works on canvas, Monaghan applies paint by …
“Scribing the Void” at Coach Flagship Store. | Kurt Steger.
oach commissioned a beautiful sculpture by artist Kurt Steger. Titled “Scribing The Void,” the piece is on currently on display at Coach’s new global flagship store on 5th Ave at 54th st. If you’re out and about shopping on 5th Avenue, be sure to stop in and steal a peek. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Just Do Nothing. | Rad.
he cold weather seasons are upon us and that means a lot of eating-in, cat naps and Netflix in your free time—or at work, we don’t know your life. In all, you’ll basically be doing a lot of nothing. These JUST DO NOTHING sweatpants from rad will help keep you motivated all while looking the part. After all, inactivity in itself …
Hey, I Got Your Back. | Hui Min Lee.
e recently discovered Hui Min Lee‘s series, I’ve Got Your Back. Believing in that each person’s back can reveal just as much as their front, the illustrator spent 100 days sketching 100 portraits of peoples’ backs. Hui Min Lee, who also goes by Humanly, really does capture a different perspective—not just in regards to angle—but in regards to emotions and personalities. …
A Creative Space. | Emily Miller.
n our inaugural installment of A Creative Space, we pay a visit to the studio of painter and contemporary artist Emily Miller. Based in New York City, Miller’s work is steeped in feminism and gender politics—aimed at confrontation, discourse, empathy and ultimately resolution. Upon initial inspection, Miller’s pieces seem tame and somewhat submissive but further examination can reveal an underlying torment …
A Much Needed Dinner Out. | Marcos Amaro at SCOPE Miami 2016.
his year’s trip to Art Basel Miami was a tad different from the last time we ventured down to Florida. With all that’s been going on at our headquarters in the Flatiron District, we had to cut our trip to Miami short this year but we still managed to check out some of our favorite artists and gallerists during our …
Made In Venice. | The Inside Story of the Skateboarders of Venice, California.
ADE IN VENICE captures the firsthand stories and recollections of 40-plus years of skateboarding in Venice that started with the Z-Boys, and continued with its legendary street skaters and the iconic Venice Skatepark. Never-before-seen Super-8 and early video footage, along with rare black and white stills, take you back to innovative demos on the Boardwalk and skating the walls of …
Without End. | A Derek Weisberg x Alana Douvros Collaboration.
ithout End is a new sculptural jewelry collaboration with sculpture Derek Weisberg and jewelry designer Alana Douvros. The collection is comprised of 14 different pieces, all hand crafted in the USA using the traditional lost wax process. The pieces consist of solid .925 sterling silver, bronze, 14K gold vermeil, and 100% natural semi precious stones. The collection aims to create …
Fashion Displacement. | A Panel Discussion by Polimoda. | Photo Recap.
ashion Displacement invited top educators, opinion leaders and fashion experts from around the world on Wednesday November 16th, 2016, to the Sky Room at New Museum, in New York City. An elite group of panelists came together for a moment of critical thinking and in-depth discussion, reflecting on the industry and education for mutual benefit. Moderated by Linda Loppa, speakers included Aimee …
TFAPopUp x Art Basel Miami Beach Opening Night Party featuring DJ Otto.
Two years ago at Art Basel Miami Beach, during our annual pilgrimage through Tony Goldman’s Wynwood Walls munching on some fig and goat cheese pizza from Joey’s and as we rolled ’round the rest of the hood photographing all the amazing street art, we made a dope discovery: Fearless Artists, a pop-up gallery with dozens of artist inside a large …
When Tracks and Wakes Cross. | A Quiet Lunch Interview with So-Cal Artist Michael Torquato de Nicola.
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Paradise: The Garden of Earthly Delights. | Hieronymus Bosch x MOTI.
Studio Smack, best known for their music video Witch Doctor by De Staat, have released a new animation: a contemporary interpretation of one of the most famous paintings by the Early Dutch master Hieronymus Bosch, The The Garden of Earthly Delights. In their latest work, the group cleared the original landscape of the middle panel of Bosch’s painting and reconstructed …
Return to King’s Landing Recap. | Vieno James.
arly November saw the debut of Vieno James‘ solo exhibition, Return to King’s Landing. Hosted by SVA Fine Arts Department, Return to King’s Landing was a captivating presentation that really displayed the potential of a young artist who has yet to hit his stride—believe it or not. James is a focus young artist with a vision; a bright eyed creative with a …
Coffee Nap at Jìng Lǜ Gallery. | Guillaume Hebert.
hether we know or not, falling asleep in public is a national pastime—especially for those who are overworked. Guillaume Hebert‘s latest solo exhibition, Coffee Nap, spies into the grinding life of the working class. Coffee Nap is currently on display at Jìng Lǜ Gallery, November 12th through December 4th. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
NOVEMBER’S BONE at HALSEY MCKAY GALLERY.
alsey McKay Gallery is proud to present, November’s Bone a group exhibition with sixteen artists, who inform, but do not dictate, the spirit of their work with the history of social and political unrest. Free from the bombastic rhetoric of campaign trails, this group applies a kind of sleight of hand, with virtuosic craft, aesthetic sheen, beauty, and formal presentation, …
CUTLERY. | Koichi Futatsumata. |x| Valerie Objects.
hanksgiving is right around the corner and if you’re looking to impress folk with some artsy cutlery, Koichi Futatsumata‘s collaboration with Valerie Objects could be the perfect find. Simply titled CUTLERY, the series features a set of minimal spoon, knives and forks that have a quaint, but futuristic, geometric appeal. Even you can’t get them in time for Thanksgiving, it’s still …
About Face at The Hole NYC. | Joe Reihsen.
f you’re in the mood for some creative chaos, we suggest that you make some time to see Joe Reihsen’s About Face at The Hole. It is Reihsen’s first solo exhibition The Hole and he doesn’t disappoint. Heralded as the new voice of abstract painting, Reihsen’s aesthetic is an ecstatic whirlwind of strokes and colors anchored and focused only by quiet strength …
Curiosity. | Matthieu Bourel.
f you’re looking for something a little more minimal from Matthieu Bourel, this awesome Giclée print is worth a looksee. Curiosity is an intriguing piece in which Bourel neatly sums up man’s proclivity for discovery. Get Your Print 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. …
Faces. | Matthieu Bourel.
[su_dropcap]F[/dropcap]unny how an amalgam of elements can form into one solid cohesive portrait. Matthieu Bourel‘s Faces is a picture perfect example of how chaos is in fact harmonious homogeneity that is too wily to get bead on. 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. …
Fabulous Beasts. | Caitlin McDonagh.
oday we take a look at Caitlin McDonagh‘s Fabulous Beasts. McDonagh, a Vancouver Island native, is inspired by folklore, storytelling, traditions, architecture as well as various real and un-real sources. The series was featured as a solo exhibition at Possible Worlds in Ottawa, Ontario. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Swanky the Floating Ladle. | OTOTO.
ife is filled with hardships but there is anything more devastating than have your ladle sink into the soup—especially when its been touched by everyone at the table. The folks from OTOTO aspire to put an end to our misery with Swanky, the floating ladle. Thanksgiving inspire satire aside, Swanky is a genius innovation that puts a new spin on a …
The Fight Continues at Richard Beavers Gallery. | Leroy Campbell.
his exhibition is dedicated to Muhammad Ali and his fighting spirit. He embodied the long line of fighting spirits we have as a people. Our spirit defines us. Ideology, family, political affiliations, or race does not have a right to disrupt or bring disharmony to it. The threatening of your God-given spirit must be removed. The spirit itself fights for …
No Plan B. | David J. Carol.
his hardcover book was published in conjunction with David Carol‘s first retrospective show, NO PLAN B at the Leica Gallery in Soho, New York. This compilation of 32 photographs represents the last 25 years of his work. The photos of David’s travels include images from Russia to Turkey, Mexico to the Canadian Arctic, all with his very unique and personal vision. …
Bookworm. | BAGatelleStudio.
or the woman who is a bookworm and proud of it, the folks at BAGatelleStudio have just the perfect accessory. Designer Elena Myloslavskaya combines academic sensibility and fashion sensibility with these handmade book clutches. The clutches are designed to resemble some of our favorite literary classics. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
The New Norm. | Stephen Fox.
here is something undeniably classic about Stephen Fox‘s work. Series such as The Drive-In, Inhabitants and Roadside Attractions hark back to an era that is far removed but yet so close to the heart. Even when Fox depicts modernity in his series, The City, he managed to cast the piece in a blanket of nostalgia. Fox is obsessed with nightscapes, so it is no …
General Dynamics. | Doug Young. | The Lodge Gallery.
he Lodge Gallery proudly presents, General Dynamics, a solo exhibition of works by Doug Young. In his second solo exhibition with The Lodge Gallery, Young explores the ego of man and the arrogance of governmental power. This recent body of work investigates the radical politics of our age and the coinciding precarious state of our natural environment. Vacillating through time from the unpeopled …
NSFW | Masks-Show. | Masha Svyatogor.
elarusian artist Masha Svyatogor uses her series, Masks-Show, to merge the worlds of photography and painting into one intimate display of modern pulchritude. In the series, Svyatogor cuts and pastes visual excerpts from well known Flemish and Baroque works—possibly by such artists as Botticelli, Raphael and Michelangelo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Common Threads at The Rubin Museum of Art.
ommon Threads will bring together artists, philanthropists, and refugee activists to celebrate what we share through fashion, art, and storytelling. It will be an evening of traditional styles, the modern designs they inspire, and cutting edge garments influenced by the reality of refugees. Common Threads is being presented in partnership with The Rubin Museum of Art. The event is honoring six …
Base 12 Binocular Show at Mana Contemporary. | Apostrophe NYC.
he Base 12 Binocular Show, currently on display at Mana Contemporary (November 12th – 23rd), is an interactive group show that investigates scale and perception. Unconventional hanging initially hides the artwork from the viewer, who must then use the binoculars to enter the show. Through the binoculars each artist’s work can only be seen alone. This enables the viewer to embark on a scavenger …
NSFW | Infinity Selfie. | Leah Schrager.
erging new school narcissism with trippy traditional trickery, Leah Schrager‘s Infinity Selfie is easy to get lost in. Schrager is known for tackling beauty, sexuality and the human form in her work; and with this series, she seems to be going deeper down the rabbit hole. In a way, Infinity Selfie entertains how one can lose oneself even in the exploration …
Four Flights Up. | A Group Exhibition at The Leo.
our Flights Up shares the intimacies of the neighborhood by looking into and looking out of the artist’s window. Harlem is a culturally rich and diverse community of which artists have always played a significant role. It is equally important to acknowledge, patronize and understand the artists of today as it is to remember the artists and writers of the …
Mythomania. | A new series by by Uday K. Dhar.
day K. Dhar is pleased to presents a new series, Mythomania at Harlem Properties sponsored by VOSS. Dhar recreates the Gods in a series of mixed media studies with a new lens and in a contemporary context. He cultivates an alternative view of the history of Western Art by questioning what this imagery means to a person of color. With each …
Post No Bills. | Neuberger Museum at SUNY Purchase.
Last week, I stumbled into an amazing exhibition called Post No Bills: Public Walls as Studio and Source featuring Artists BLU (Senigallia, Italy), Mark Bradford (Los Angeles), Burhan Dogançay (Turkey), José Parlá (Miami), JR (Paris), Robin Rhode (Cape Town), Vhils a.k.a. Alexandre Farto (Portugal), and Jacque Villeglé (Paris) while visiting the Neuberger Museum in Purchase, NY. Being a product of the graffiti era …
Nothing Huge at XY Atelier. | Danny Lane.
Y Gallery is pleased to announce Nothing Huge an abstract exhibition of photographs by Danny Lane, marking the first solo show for the NYC based artist. The pictures were shot on 35mm film on the streets of lower Manhattan. Nothing Huge explores the shapes and colors of downtown Manhattan where all things seemingly have a life of their own. Lane, …
NEW VIDEO | “Woman” | Kendra Morris.
inger Kendra Morris recently released a new video for her single, “Woman.” Directed by Joe Lumbroso and written by Jillian Mackintosh, both of Brilliant Champions, the video features Morris playing the role of a scorned lover. Wounded and obsessed, Morris struggles to mend a broken heart and her sanity. “Woman” can be found on Morris’ latest studio album, Babble. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
The Trophy Room. | CJ Hendry.
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The Waterschatten Collection. | Nienke Hoogvliet.
ow, before you read on, we ask that you open not just your eyes, but your minds. One of the many beauties of innovation is the transmutation of materials. This is why we find Nienke Hoogvliet‘s Waterschatten Collection so fascinating! Constructing a large dining table, a set of pendant lights and a range of bowls, Hoogvliet has employed reclaimed and recycled toilet …