[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]F[/su_dropcap]abio Stachi‘s photography is a filmesque body of work that never fails to move you. Sometimes we credit artwork for not taking itself too seriously but that isn’t the case with Stachi—his work is dead serious and we love it. The theatrical aesthetics layered atop a muted violence makes for a poignant, mortal poetry that resonates throughout every …
HEROINE. | Haunted Euth. |x| TS Claire. | Stone Malone Gallery.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you’re in West Hollywood, be sure to check HEROINE at Stone Malone Gallery. A dual exhibition by Haunted Euth (pronounced Haunted Youth) and T.S. Claire, two Los Angeles natives, HEROINE is especially worth checking out because the artist actually collaborated on some new works. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Bad Dads. | Wes Anderson Art Show at Joseph Gross Gallery.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]here is one thing that we look forward to when the summer rolls around—besides the jaw-dropping sunsets—and that’s the annual Wes Anderson Art Show. Bad Dads is being held at Joseph Gross Gallery in Chelsea and will include over 70 artists of various mediums. Now, this is just between you and us, but we’re especially eager to see work by Daliah …
Rack. | Artifox.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap]rtifox, an innovative design team consisting of three brilliant minds, are all about efficiency and space saving—and this awesome bike rack certainly proves it. 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. …
Geometric Glimpses. | Lino Russo.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]L[/su_dropcap]ino Russo‘s Geometric Glimpses is a series that certainly lives up to its befitting title. In the series, Russo takes a minimal, but quite colorful, approach to capturing streets, homes and industrial zones that are more than likely located in his homeland of Italy. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
London City Side Table. | HASAN AGAR.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f your heart belongs in London then this side table might be the perfect find. Created by Hasan Agar, the London Map Side Table is an accurate depiction of London City itself. Held up by sold beech legs, the table comes in black, white and watercolours. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
The Pie Hole. | Soft Shell Crab with Saffron Aioli.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you’re looking for a fun recipe to try out this weekend, we have the perfect one. Our photog—and resident Wolfgang Puck—Onaje Scott has been playing around with a tasty dish and finally submitted the blueprint. This Soft Shell Crab with a Saffron Aioli is a staple dish for any seafood lover. Photography by Onaje Scott. Ingredients CRABS …
NSFW | Jackie. | Jackson Hallberg.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]J[/su_dropcap]ackson Hallberg‘s Jackie brings a quiet chaos to table. The photographic series has a visceral undertone that is muted by its quotidian setting. 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
In Slabs. | Julia Geiser.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]onducting a surreal dissection of reality, Julia Geiser carefully picks apart all aspects of dimension that what we know to be true. Geiser’s style is clean but still a tad grotesque. She merges old world aesthetics with new world configuration. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Standing Desk. | Artifox.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t is said that Hemingway wrote standing up—which has gotten us thinking, maybe we should trying creating on our two feet instead of on our ample tuchuses. Neatly designed, this Standing Desk by Artifox is not only visually appealing, it has a super convenient feature. Taking notes on your phone has become commonplace but plenty of individuals still …
Nest. | Jakub Geltner.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]B[/su_dropcap]ig Brother is watching us. You know it. We know it. Jakub Geltner knows it and it shows in his ongoing series Nest. In the series, Geltner groups together surveillance cameras and satellite dishes into one intrusive flock and installs them in the oddest locations. His latest installation was titled Nest 05 and was presented at the 2015 Sculpture by …
defeat. | Saul Arron Applebaum.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]he visual equivalent to Earl Sweatshirt’s “Grief,” defeat has a heavy heart but still wades in a stoic pool of serenity. Created by Saul Arron Applebaum, the short series—even in its briefness—resonates with such poignancy. Applebaum explains in an open statement: For this sequence of pictures “defeat”, I knew the time of day, the natural and artificial light, and …
Bed Readin’. | Knots and Biscuits.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]S[/su_dropcap]ome folks have a glass of warm milk before bed. Some folks partake in a roll in the hay. More even keeled (and lactose intolerant) individuals simply opt for a good book. Thankfully, you can do all three in this nifty bookshelf bed—especially the last one. Made by Knots and Biscuits, this bed is made from real wood and …
The Odd Orr. | Mate Orr.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]M[/su_dropcap]ate Orr‘s aesthetic is heavy with an ironfisted surrealism that really allows him to throw his weight around. The Hungarian artist employs some strange magic that includes unicorns, humanoids, oversized raspberries and offbeat still life. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
NEW Video! | “Higher” | Kwamie Liv.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]K[/su_dropcap]wamie Liv just dropped visuals for the song “Higher.” Directed by Marion Dupas, the video is an unyielding display that conceptualizes the ebb and flow of being a relationship. The laughs, the cries, the coos and the sighs, this video is a powerful representation of it all. “Higher” is currently available for download on iTunes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Carma Sutra. | The Auto-Erotic Handbook.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you’re a horny scamp who likes to do it at anytime and anyplace—shout out to Janet Jackson—the Carma Sutra could come in very handy. Created by Alex Games and Esther Selsdon, this crafty piece of auto-erotic literature instructs you on how to maneuver and manipulate the inner confines of any vehicle. Usually cars are for driving, but …
Woodsman Axe Table. | Duffy London.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]B[/su_dropcap]ased on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale “Little Red Riding Hood,” the Woodsman Axe Table might look a little dangerous, but we promise, there is absolutely no way you can lose a finger while eating supper at this table. Not only is it pretty safe, it is ingeniously designed; sporting an appearance that looks as if the table was …
The Pie Hole. | Perennial Pernil.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]he holiday weekend might have come and gone but there is no reason to stop eating good. Our very Kareem Gonsalves of Stone Diesel recently made a delicious pernil and couldn’t wait to share this recipe. It is kind of recipe that you invest time in and the results are savory and everlasting. Ingredients. 8-10lb Pork Shoulder …
Lady in the Lemon Robe. | Ridley Howard.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]B[/su_dropcap]y way of Atlanta, Georgia, Brooklyn artists Ridley Howard has a cool, crisp aesthetic that often transports us to a place of leisure. There is a surreal calm embedded in Howard’s work. The color palette, the odd placements—it makes for one awesome composition that really stays with you. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
The Pie Hole. | Steak with Herb Butter.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]here’s nothing like a good steak but even the most delicious steak can use a little help—that’s where the herb butter comes in. This recipe is pretty easy and it comes with a tasty sidekick. Try it! Photography by NaShish Scott. Ingredients. 3 Tbs. | unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 Tbs. | snipped fresh chives 1 Tbs. …
Blease, Believe Me. | Matt Blease.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]B[/su_dropcap]rimming with a sharp wit that is only dulled by the fact that he doesn’t take himself too seriously, Matt Blease‘s work provides a surreal commentary that addresses everything from war politics to Star Wars. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
The Pie Hole. | Mexi-corn.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]is the season to be barbecuing! We’re already testing some recipes here at Quiet Lunch and our first successful creation comes from our photographer Onaje Scott. Based off a traditional Mexican corn recipe, this delicious Mexi-corn recipe should be a hit and any BBQ. Ingredients. 1/4 cup | mayonnaise 1/4 cup | sour cream or Mexican crema 1/2 cup …
Ink. | Li Jinguo.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]here is something eerie and powerful about Li Jinguo’s Untitled. Included in the solo exhibition, Ink, at Red Gate Gallery in Beijing, the pieces are classic forms of Chinese art cast in resin. He also incorporates traditional ink imagery, giving the sculptures bloody appearance. Ink is on display through July 28th. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
Cover Girl. | Helena Hauss.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]L[/su_dropcap]ooking at this illustration by Helena Hauss, you would probably see nothing more than a modern American girl surround by “pop literature.” Take a closer look, not with your eyes but with your mind. If you are aware of how pressured women are to live up to the media beauty standards, Cover Girl becomes a telling piece that commentates …
Triple Vision. | Monokel. |x| Voo. |x| Axel Wannberg.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap] holy trinity of conceptual cool, Robert Sandgren and Fredrik Sävenberg of Monokel, store Voo Berlin and designer Axel Wannberg all pitched in on this awe inspiring project. Wannaberg created mirrored minimalistic block sculptures that couple well with Monokel’s Shiro frames. The stark white spectacles are available in limited quantity at Voo Berlin. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Vessel. | Splinter Works.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]ould a bubble bath get anymore relaxing? “Possibly not” is what you would say if you had yet to lay eyes on Splinter Works‘ Vessel. Combining the embrace of a bathtub and the weightlessness of a hammock, the Vessel will take you right where you want to go—to a cozy imaginary spa called TLC. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Form of Life (Ultima). | Dmitri Obergfell.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]D[/su_dropcap]mitri Obergfell takes us back to basic with a gradient sculpture that looks to be in the form of Pangaea. We could be wrong but the piece, Form of Life, certainly has a “Pangaean” feel. The color is also spectacular, chameleon automotive paint on aluminum. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
Hungry for Paper. | Shirley Vuong. |x| Hipolito Designs.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]S[/su_dropcap]hirley Vuong teamed up with Hipolito Designs for Hungry for Paper. This clever cookbook combines the best of both worlds, integrating paper sculpture with mouthwatering recipes. 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. …
Fresh Air. | Fuji.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]llustrator Fuji has a minimalistic style that still manages to invigorate. It’s sweet, it’s simple, it’s fashionable… it’s 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 say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean it. quietlunch.com
King of Kings. | Deadline Ltd.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]F[/su_dropcap]eeling like royalty? Well, let everyone know it with Deadline‘s King of Kings Tee. This tee is no-nonsense, sporting classic Olde English lettering on the front and an iconographic illustration on the back. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
MurphySofa. | Expand Furniture.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]M[/su_dropcap]ake room, the MurphySofa is here. Made by Expand Furniture, the MurphySofa seems like something that may exist already only because it is so brilliantly obvious that it should have been. What are the scientists at NASA doing if they haven’t invented this already? The MurphySofa is a clever space saver; and if you can afford, it could …
Draw Thugs Not Pugs. | Michael Howard.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]L[/su_dropcap]ike a razor blade tucked in the cheek, Michael Howard‘s Draw Thugs Not Pugs is danger in disguise. These soft portraits, at first, poses no threat but a closer look reveals some sharp edges that may not be safe to play with. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Visionary Art Project. | Mia Morgan. |x| Georgina Billington.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t is never too late to support a brilliant vision and the very same can be said for the Visionary Art Project created by stylist Mia Morgan and body artist Georgina Billington. Art is not just for ogling. It is meant to enrich the spirit. Taking this into strong consideration, Morgan and Billington rely on various Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Atlas Sits. | Canvas Globe Pouf.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap]tlas has had his fair share of shrugs. It’s high time that he kicked back and took a load off. The Canvas Globe Pouf, both studious looking and comfortable, plays nice with others; blending in with almost any interior design scheme. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
The Art of Shack at REED SPACE.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e paid a visit to REED SPACE to check out The Art of Shack. Curated by artist ChrisRWK, the pop-up exhibition includes some awesome Shake Shack models—provided by Boundless Brooklyn—decorated by a plethora of artist that includes Cathie Urushibata, Zero Productivity, jeffstaple, Ruth Chan, Royce Bannon and many more! Check out our coverage below! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
WILD. | gallery nine5.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]E[/su_dropcap]mbodying the ripe life essence of a young summer, gallery nine5‘s newest exhibition effortlessly hits the mark with WILD. Tucked in cozy NoLIta, the group exhibition features a roster of moving artists including Lina Puerta, Jessica Lichenstein, LeRone Wilson, Ivan Stojakovic, Katherine Tzu-Lan Mann, Peter Gerakaris, Tatyana Murray and Kirsten Kay Thoen. Dubbed an “art garden,” WILD is an open invitation …
In My Bones. | Syd Bee.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]L[/su_dropcap]ive from Portlandia, Syd Bee‘s In My Bones is a definite must-see. The solo exhibition is hosted by Antler Gallery and will feature new works by Bee. The painter’s surreal style brilliantly explores folklore and femininity. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Boullee Table. | Brooksbank & Collins.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]F[/su_dropcap]or those of you who are interested in time and space, Brooksbank & Collins‘ Boullee Table concept should be a sight to behold. Named after neo-classical architect Etienne Louis Boullee, the table dedicates itself to the movement of the heavens. For all sales please contact Gallery FUMI. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Natural Disasters. | Erin O’Keefe.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e checked in with artist Erin O’Keefe and discovered her latest series, Natural Disasters. O’Keefe, who is known for her surreal still life images that ironically look like digital paintings, had us head over heels in love with The Flatness and continues to hold our hearts with this new series. The motif is a bit more hectic this time around, …
Floating Record. | Gramovox.
t is always a delight to see so-called relics re-imagined through innovative design. The folks at Gramovox have reinvented the record player and, truth be told, it never looked better. The Floating Record has a distinctive, eye-catching look and it saves more space than a traditional record player. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
The Pie Hole. | Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken by Creme da la Crumb.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you are craving something sweet and spicy, Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Chicken may be right up your alley. Made by Tiffany of Creme de la Crumb, this dish is inspired by Asian cuisine and could give your local take out joint a run for its money. Get the Recipe! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Color This Book: New York City. | Abbi Jacobson.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]H[/su_dropcap]ave you been starving your inner-child, you prick? Well, now you can throw it a bone with Abbi Jacobson’s Color This Book series. The Broad City star created an adult coloring book that allows you to reinterpret two iconic cities—New York and San Francisco—in full-on, trippy Technicolor. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
The Parts of Me. | Brno Del Zou.
ur bodies may be whole but our minds, our psyche, our very being is compiled from various pieces. Brno Del Zou understands that contrast. So much so that the artist packaged that contrast into one shattered conceptual nutshell. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
The Pie Hole. | Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Ice Cream Bars by Love & Zest.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you can’t stand the heat, get in the kitchen. And if you need some motivation, these Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Ice Cream Bars by Kristina of Love & Zest should be enough. Campfire taste with Eskimo pie results, this treat is a delicious way to cool off. Get the Recipe! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Forms Two. | Liam Stevens.
[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]S[/su_dropcap]implistic but moving, Liam Stevens‘ Form Two has a minimalistic approach that still evokes a complicated array of emotions. The colors, the positioning, it all drums up something real. 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, …