ather something more unique than a gaggle of dead flowers when you undertake your nuptials? If you’ve got no interest in traditional bouquets, Pumpkin and Pye has some great finds for you to keep in mind. Their alternative bouquets are handmade and can be customized for any theme. Useful factoid: the maker of these little masterpieces spent 17 years as …
NSFW | Surfaces. | Kit Kittle.
n this colorful series of photographs, Kitt Kittle cloaks her subjects in a wide array of hues and patterns. You can find more of Surfaces and other projects by Kittle on her website and on her Instagram. 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 …
Shura Performs Live at Terminal 5. | Photo Recap.
oming off the success of her latest single, What’s It’s Gonna Be? (the video garnering over 1.5 million views on YouTube), we were excited to hear Shura was performing at Terminal 5 in New York; opening act for French electronic band M83. Contributing photographer, Nashish grabbed his camera and photo pass to catch the London-based songstress perform music off her debut album, Nothing’s Real. Enjoy …
Two Hours at Tina Kim Gallery. | Yiso Bahc x Seoyoung Chung x Beom Kim.
ina Kim Gallery is pleased to present Two Hours, an exhibition curated by Hyunjin Kim featuring work by three seminal contemporary South Korean artists: Yiso Bahc, Seoyoung Chung and Beom Kim. Comprised of 42 works made between the late 1990’s and the early 2000’s – a period of dramatic change in South Korea as the country established a civilian government and …
Hung Out to Dry. | Sally Gall.
n her series of clothesline inspired photographs, artist Sally Gall transforms a menial chore into a work of art. There is already something graceful and soothing about shirts, blouses, table clothes and bedsheets billowing gently in the wind. Utilizing angles, Gall heighten this allure, creating images that resemble abstract paintings. The series also has a devilish appeal, as some of the …
Gif of the Day. | Control by Pawel Kuczynski.
With the PokemonGo phenomenon officially taking the mobile and the real world by storm, I felt this gif inspired by Polish artist Pawel Kuczynski‘s “Control” perfectly expresses how I feel about the grip our mobile devices and their apps has on our daily lives. Prints and T-shirts are available! Click below to purchase. “control” Prints: http://www.pictorem.com/62522/control.html T-shirts: http://szata.net/brand/pawel-kuczynski Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the …
1 Million Dots to Draw Choose One. | David Bayo.
avid Bayo is a French contemporary artist whose mediums include painting and illustration. This beautiful illustration, Bauhaus, took him 90+ hours to complete. Bayo incorporated 1 million dots using a Rotring rapidograph 0.1 and a Strathmore 300 series Bristol (vellum). Check out his speed draw video below. Find More of David’s Work Here. Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete jungle. …
Gif of the Day. | Sound and Color by Kim Salt.
Find More of Kim Salt’s illustrations here. Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete jungle. From be a stylist and clothing designer who’s pieces has graced the silhouettes of fashionistas and socialites alike, to running the streets to get the next story, Bim Star has made his name synonymous as the catalyst of the “urban-sophisticate” style in this …
The Most Important Cover of 2016. | Kadir Nelson for The New Yorker.
s a child, it didn’t feel like summer unless the streets were wet with water from illegally opened hydrants and the familiar jingle of the nearest Mr. Softee truck wafted through the air. Now, as an adult, it doesn’t feel like summer unless the streets run red with the blood of the unarmed poor and the cry of a grief-stricken …
Psychic Compound at C24 Gallery. | Nick Gentry.
ondon based artist Nick Gentry debuted his solo exhibition, Psychic Compound, this week at C24 Gallery. I am absolutely in love with their new space and couldn’t wait to attend an opening reception. My affinity for their new headquarters withstanding, there was a little skepticism at first because Gentry’s work didn’t really speak me when I first laid eyes upon it. I soon …
NEW Music | “Let’s Do It” | Ugly God featuring Famous Dex & Trill Sammy.
gly God recently teamed up with Famous Dex and Trill Sammy for the song, “Let’s Do It.” To be honest, Ugly God stole the show but Trill Sammy really piqued our interest. Not one to be left out, Famous Dex also just dropped a new single today titled “OK Dexter”. Have a listen to both! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
A Brief But Honest Look at Art Southampton 2016.
rt Southampton, one of the season’s most talked about fairs and the only reason why I would sit in a car for two and a half hours—with traffic—on a muggy summer day. This was my first time attending Art Southampton. I’ve heard so much about it from my friends and peers over the years and I finally got the chance …
GIF of the Day. | Thoughts.
Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete jungle. From be a stylist and clothing designer who’s pieces has graced the silhouettes of fashionistas and socialites alike, to running the streets to get the next story, Bim Star has made his name synonymous as the catalyst of the “urban-sophisticate” style in this new global world and has since strengthened …
NEW Music. | “No Justice, No Peace” | Z-Ro (Prod. by Mike Dean)
he events that have unfolded this week has been a tragic reminder of the sociopolitical imbalance that exists within our country today. We’ve seen this scenario play out one too many times before but with every body that drops dead our outrage transforms into action. Joining the list of artists speaking out against this week’s unfortunate incidents, producer Mike Dean and rapper …
DREAD. | Kwesi Abbensetts.
wesi Abbensetts recently debuted a short film titled “DREAD.” Shot and directed by Abbensetts himself, the visuals stars the glowing Crystal tussling her lovely locs to an excerpt from Ben Okri’s “The Famished Road.” The film overall is quaint, brief and magical. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
NEW Music. | “Phantoms” | Elle Watson.
inger Elle Watson just dropped a fresh single titled, “Phantom.” Building off the buzz of her last song, “Losing Any Sleep,” this new tune is a little less turbulent but not without emotion. If Watson keeps churning out songs like this, folks will be climbing the walls for an EP. Watson had this to say about “Phantom”: “The idea behind using …
Via Satellite. | STUA.
f you’re looking to keep the noise down in style, these Satellite acoustic panels from STUA are a perfect find. They come in various finishes and shapes so you can arrange your very own pattern of panels. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
PRINT ALL OVER ME. | Brian Vu.
rian Vu, the fashion designer? Well, according to his latest collaboration with PRINT ALL OVER ME, Vu has a future in fashion. Applying his aesthetic to a series of hoodies, dresses, hats and even weekend bags, Vu creates the perfect wardrobe for those who want to keep it loopy. You can the collaborative series HERE on PAOM’s website. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
TRANSLATIONS. | Mark Dorf.
rtist Mark Dorf is finally putting out a book and he needs your help. Published by Aint–Bad, TRANSLATIONS will include Dorf’s popular series, //_PATH and Emergence. The artist recently debuted a Kickstarter campaign and could use some help in bringing the 96 page book to life. We are longtime fans of Dorf’s work and we guarantee you that this is a project worth supporting. …
Something’s Off. | Oana Stanciu.
o describe Oana Stanciu‘s work as eerie would be an understatement. These surrealistic portraits look like something out of The Ring or The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Stanciu creates a series of illusion by manipulating various angles to toy with the eye. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Last Days of Levitation at Anna Zorina Gallery. | Leah Yerpe.
first saw these surreal and impeccably detailed drawings by Leah Yerpe this March at the second annual NY Art on Paper fair. Like the fair, Yerpe is young—having graduated from Pratt University in 2009— but her great feats of naturalism and expressive drama suggest that she has perfected her technique over decades. In her figurative drawings and paintings, her work has a …
Zonzo. | Joan Cornellà.
f you’re a fan of Joan Cornellà then his new book, Zonzo, is a must-have. The 56 page hardcover book features some of Cornellà’s most acclaimed comic strips which have made more than their fair share of fame on the interwebs. This is his second collection, you can check out his first collection, Mox Nox, HERE. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Gif of the Day. | ◉✖▲ by AL BOARDMAN.
Find more of Al’s work here: Al Boardman Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete jungle. From be a stylist and clothing designer who’s pieces has graced the silhouettes of fashionistas and socialites alike, to running the streets to get the next story, Bim Star has made his name synonymous as the catalyst of the “urban-sophisticate” style in …
NSFW. | Here But Not Here. | Sanghyeok Bang.
here is a ghostly quality to Sanghyeok Bang‘s photography. It is awashed in a magically stoic smuttiness that seems intimate but romantically lifeless. The texture of the photographs, grainy and blurred, make them timeless. 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 …
GIF of the Day. | Tunnel 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
Carry On. | Georgiana Paraschiv.
ho doesn’t love wearable art? It’s art. You can wear it. What’s there not to love? Rhetorical questioning aside, we stumbled upon these carry-all pouches by Georgiana Paraschiv and we can’t take our eyes off of them. Paraschiv is a talented designer and artist who has created a eye-pleasing library of patterns and abstract pieces. See more of her collection HERE now available …
What Makes Us Humans? Vol. 2. | Juan Arata.
n the second volume of his series, What Makes Us Humans? Vol. 2, Juan Arata addresses migration. Human beings have always been nomadic. No matter how much we adopted the practice of settling down and taking root, we could never ignore the urge to discover experiences and explore options elsewhere. But, according to modern day sociopolitics, the natural habit of migrating …
Gif Of The Day. | Care Bare Stare.
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
Kids in Love. | Olivia Bee.
f you’re looking for an awesome coffee table book, Olivia Bee‘s Kids in Love is a superb choice. Featuring work from her photographic series of the same title, Kids in Love is a visual romance that captures the magic of coming of age. Bee’s work is currently being displayed alongside Doug DuBois’ My Last Day at Seventeen in an exhibition titled Reality Show. The exhibition …
VIDEO. | “Tapestry” | Liv Dawson.
iv Dawson, a young UK singer who has been picking up a fair share of momentum, recently released visuals for the single, “Tapestry.” We have to admit, we’re extremely surprised to hear such a rich, sultry voice coming from a 17 year old. This is Dawson’s first music video and it features a symphony of obscure footage that takes us …
Love and Goodbye. | Rala Choi.
ased in Seoul, Korea, photographer Rala Choi has a vibrant but somewhat sullen style that feels like a farewell embrace. The series, Love and Goodbye, is a perfect example of how she is able capture emotion from a distance. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Dittatore. | Marco Alexandro Ippoliti.
arco Alexandro Ippoliti‘s latest sculpture, “Dittatore01” 2016, is a nod towards a famed historical figure. Ippoliti left some clues… the title, which translates to “dictator,” and the lightning bolt emblem leans towards Hitler. Whether or not this iron sculpture is an ode or just a simple case of creative commentary has yet to be seen. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
NEW MUSIC | “Salt in the Heaven Tree” | Sault Ste Marie.
inger and producer Sault Ste Marie has garnering some low-key buzz since his EP Out Here. The two latest single “Breezy Montana” and, most recently, “Salt in the Heaven Tree” show a shift in Sault Ste Marie’s sound, from synthy and electronic to a more a lush, folksy feel. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
(Object)ive. | Sarah Fagan.
here is a soothing calm in Sarah Fagan‘s work. The painter poses quotidian objects—like envelopes, eraser, crystal trinkets and disassembled boxes—and replicates them in a lovingly banal fashion. While Fagan does have her own touch, her work shares a similar aesthetic with Melodie Provenzano‘s work. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Portals. | Carl-Antonyn Dufault.
arl-Antonyn Dufault has the ability to transport his audience to another dimension with his series of altered photography. Focusing on specific locations, Dufault creates an interesting juxtaposition by featuring two opposing climates. 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 …
FROTTAGE at OUTLINE Fine Art.
f you’re in the Bushwick area this week, stop by OUTLET Fine Art and check their current exhibition, FROTTAGE. The group exhibition features Alta Buden, Juliana Cerqueira Leite, Roarke Menzies and Bai Ye. Working with performative plaster sculpture, fabric Cyanotype, glass, photography, wallpaper and sound, this grouping of emerging artists is absorbing and responding to impulses in their environment; the figurative and natural reference …
Last Days of Liath at Salomon Contemporary. | Louise Donegan.
f you’re in the Chelsea area this today we suggest you stop by Salomon Contemporary and check out Louise Donegan’s Liath. This is Donegan’s first solo exhibition and the young artist displays some promising photomontages that highlight biological form and the relation between the macro and the micro. When asked to give us quick quote about her first solo show, Donegan—a woman of …
/memory glitch/ | Lucas Recchione Gentzsch (LRG).
ucas Recchione Gentzsch (LRG) recently debuted some new works in a brief but sweet pop up show in New York. The Berlin based artist and architect showcased his latest series /memory glitch/. LRG’s pieces, oil on canvas, focus on the digitalization of perception and our interaction of consumption. Quiet Lunch was on the scene to capture some of the happenings. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
A Look Back with Steve Kim.
teve Kim has been taking a stroll down memory lane lately, sharing some nearly decade-old works. Known for his digital work as of late, these pieces are oil on canvas. To learn more about Kim’s work, check out our recent interview. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
VIDEO | “3 Stories” | WIKI feat. Kaytranada.
IKI just released visuals for the single “3 Stories,” featuring Kaytranada. Animated by Jayme Lemperle and Evan Borja, the video takes us through a day in the life of the Ratking frontman—from his coital exploits to the freewheeling cab ride home. “3 Stories” can be found on Wiki’s most recent solo EP, Lil Me. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Serendipity at 10 A.M. ART. | 1010.
0 A.M. ART recently debuted a solo exhibition by artist 1010. Serendipity includes new work by the artist that features illusions of depth and juxtaposition of color. 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
All in the Wrist. | Jill Makes. |x| Bops.
rtist Jill Foreman, of Jill Makes, teamed up with Bops to create these charming handpainted watches. A collection of seasonal colors and funky patterns. We all plan to show a little wrist this summer. Why not adorn them with one of these skillfully decorated timepieces. Get them here! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Take a Little. | Eduardo Mata Icaza.
he subjects in Eduardo Mata Icaza‘s paintings are missing something. But aren’t we all? Icaza’s work represents an ambition, longing and void that exists within most of us—if not all those who encounter aspects of life that give and take from the human psyche. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Bodega de la Haba Presents Frieze Frame: Important Works by American Artist Judy Rifka.
urator Gregory de la Haba recently unveiled the second installation of works by Judy Rifka. Currently housed at The Yard near Herald Square, Bodega de la Haba presents Frieze Frame: Important Works by American Artist Judy Rifka, delves even deeper into Rifka’s catalogue, exploring various phases of her work from past to present. If you aren’t privy to what Judy Rifka means to …
Like Knows Like Likes Wasted Rita.
he ongoing documentary series, Like Knows Like, recently caught up with one of our favorite illustrators, Wasted Rita. Based in Portugal, Rita is known for her biting wit and sarcasm. Check it out! Wasted Rita from Like Knows Like on Vimeo. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …