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 …
Sample Fig 1. | Alfonso Lourido.
elying on a theme of surreal irony, Alfonso Lourido‘s marries opposites in his humorous illustration series, Sample Fig 1. 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
Gruin Gallery Premieres Punks, Poets and Provocateurs at Jue Lan Club Southampton.
hitehot Magazine hosted the inaugural Art Hour at The Barn, the new club-like gallery inside an early 20th century restored barn outback from Stratis Morfogen’s Southampton outpost of his wildly successful New York City restaurant, the Jue Lan Club. Named after a secret Chinese art society in the 1930’s, the Jue Lan Club merges fine art with fine dining like …
Breaking Point. | James Bullough.
ames Bullough‘s latest exhibition, Breaking Point, is currently on display in the project room at Thinkspace Gallery. The exhibition features new works by Bullough that address moments of existential fracture, disruption, and personal breach. Breaking Point is on display until June 18th. If you’re in Culver City, be sure to stop by and check it out! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
Sapparo. | STUA.
or those of you who are looking for minimal storage but still desire some style, the Sapporo collection by STUA could be a great addition to your home. STUA, which stands for Solo Tengo Un Amor – “I have only one love,” is a burgeoning, tight-knit furniture manufacturer from Spain. They specialize in designing innovative pieces with contemporary charm. You can …
VIDEO. | “What’s It Gonna Be?” | Shura.
Inspired by a true story, the visuals for Shura‘s newest single, “What’s It Gonna Be?”, depicts a classic John Hughes-like tale but ends in a surprising twist. The London-based songstress is set to release her début album, Nothing’s Real, on July 8th. You can pre-order the album here and download “What’s It Gonna Be?” here or stream it on Spotify. Quiet LunchQuiet …
Leg Show. | Eric Neveu.
ric Neveu’s Leg Show is a radiant display of synchronized eroticism. Inspired by Francis Giacobetti, Neveu makes surrealistic use of color and formation. 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
Hip Hop Gets Real with Ennis Chung. | 524.
spoke to photographer Ennis Chung in her apartment while she covered an entire wall with proofs from her newest editorial project, Realest. While affixing hundreds of pieces of paper, she very earnestly confided in me about an interest in giving away her bed to make room for more studio space. While I tried to convince her that sleeping on a …
OFFLINE. | A Short Film.
imultaneously creeping and sprinting into the age of singularity, it is becoming more difficult to tell where technology ends and humanity begins—or vice versa. Our interaction with the internet, social media in particular, has become so consistent that a majority of internet users losing their familiarity with the commonplace phenomena that is real life. We have gotten lost in a sea of hearts …
Raining Catz ‘N Dogz. | DJ Tonka. |x| Bubi Canal.
J Tonka recently collaborated with artist Bubi Canal for “Security (Catz ’n Dogz 2016 Edit)”, a limited edition vinyl released on PETSEdits. This thumpy house is definitely worth a purchase. Get your copy TODAY! 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 …
A Lesson in Composition. | Ryan Tippery.
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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Socially Relevant Film Festival Holds Press Day at Bocca East.
Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our founder. A writer, poet, curator and profuse sweater, he is responsible for the curatorial direction and overall voice of Quiet Lunch. The Bronx native has read at venues such as the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, KGB Bar, Lovecraft and SHAG–with works published in Palabra Luminosas and LiVE MAG13. He has also curated solo and group exhibitions …
Gus Powell. | The Lonely Ones at Sasha Wolf Gallery.
f you are in the Lower East Side today, we suggest that you stop by Sasha Wolf Gallery to see Gus Powell’s The Lonely Ones. The solo exhibition is inspired by cartoonist William Steig’s 1942 classic, The Lonely Ones. Powell made his own version, keeping the clever caption aspect, but opting for color photographs of people, animals and inanimate objects instead …
Pieces of the Puzzle. | Puzzleman Leung.
uirky and stoically offbeat, Leong Chong Lao—who also goes by the moniker Puzzleman Leung—is a modern day treasure who has yet to be found. Buried deep beneath the hills of his own contemporary surrealism, Puzzleman is cultivating a powerful aesthetic that is both powerful and unassuming. Puzzleman isn’t just some enigmatic weirdo with a camera. There are layers to his madness—pieces that …
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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Art Basel 2015. | A Look Back.
View PostJosephine 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 …
The Non-Creative. | Steve Kim.
don’t like to create,” says artist Steve Kim, cushioning his statement with an ironic chuckle. But oddly enough, Kim’s reluctance to create is what fuels his unique aesthetic. For Kim, the act of creating—or at least the overwrought version of creating—is a burden. After all, plenty of artists want to be free. Free to make, free to erase, free to …
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 …