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ruce Wayne wouldn’t be caught dead riding a bicycle—but let’s just say he did. If he did, this would be it. Made from durable carbon fiber, the B-9 NH Black Edition by BME Design is a matte masterpiece built to withstand the fashionable violence of the inner city. Just imagine, Batman popping a wheelie onto The Joker’s face or roasting a proper table …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e are far enough into the Digital Age for it have its relics. Case in point, Guillaume Kurkdjian‘s Electronic Items. The entire series is inspired by 90s era electronic that have either advanced drastically by now or have become completely obsolete. For all you fossils that were around during the 1990s, some of these electronic items should ignite some nostalgia. …

Ruby Anemic is a gutsy mixed media artist who is well known for conveying powerful messages through typography. Anemic sets his sights on one of our most coveted possessions—money. Phrase after phrase, Anemic poses confrontational idioms that address our relationship with the almighty dollar.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]H[/su_dropcap]uman beings are obsessed with monuments. We erect them on a daily basis, attempting to build our way into immortality. Naihan Li‘s ongoing series, I Am Monument, explores that obsession. In the series, Li reincarnates popular structures such as the New York Stock Exchange, the Pentagon, UN Headquarters and OMA‘s CCTV Headquarters—featured here. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t was a hot and humid day in Brooklyn but that didn’t stop folks from gathering at Betsy Head Memorial Playground for the Duck Down 20-Year Anniversary BBQ presented by SummerStage. The evening kicked off with some lively performances by Raz Fresco and Chelsea Reject. Then PRO ERA generals CJ FLY and Kirk Knight took turns cooking the …

Most rules are meant to be broken and some are worth living by. Eleonora Kolycheva‘s 10 Rules may sound pushy but the painter actually offers sound advice in the form of illustrated anecdotes. Visit Kolycheva’s blog and read more on the series. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]T[/su_dropcap]here isn’t any reason artificial lighting can’t look more organic. If you are nodding your head in agreement as if we can see you then Duncan Meerding‘s Cracked Log Pendant Light may be a household must have. The light actually has very organic origins. Its shade is made from salvaged logs that would have otherwise been destroyed through incineration. …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t’s biking weather and cyclists are always up for making their trip more convenient. And what is more convenient than a hand built bike basket? Sturdy and secure, the Bike Crate from MAIK is meant to secure your most precious belongings; whether it be a bar of gold or an autographed picture of Brian Dennehy.   Quiet LunchQuiet …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]ith the wet weather making its special appearances in between the sunshine, Gregory Thielker‘s Under the Unminding Sky is quaintly familiar. Although the series of hyperrealistic paintings has more to do with the road and how its changing landscapes affects of our perception, we are entirely captivated by the water element. The way it warps and blends the shapes …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]R[/su_dropcap]emember the Giant Birdsnest we featured a while back? Well, it turns it has some extra company. OGE Creative Group swapped out quotidian cushions for cleverly designed egg shaped cushions. They even come in an Easter egg design! Learn more.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]F[/su_dropcap]eaturing a synchronized array of 928 spherical faux fur puffs, Daniel Rozin‘s PomPom Mirror is nothing short of creative magic. PomPom Mirror is one of six mirror based pieces included in Rozin’s solo exhibition, Descent with Modification, on display at bitforms gallery. The exhibition runs until July 1st.     Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]M[/su_dropcap]ore than 20 years later and Neil Dawson‘s Horizons is still one of the most awesome sculptures we have ever seen. Installed on a farm in Kaipara, New Zealand, Horizons plays a simple trick on the eye. 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 …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]lass Actress has everyone elevated with her new single, “High On Love”. Backed by a synthy, pulsating rhythm, the songstress calls out: “Now I’m high on love And I just can’t get high enough I can’t take too much So baby come and give it up…” Considering her last release, “More Than You”, she really seems to be …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]all it a case of conceptual optimism but NN Design‘s Living Light always seems half full. Made from a metal frame, the Living Light looks as if light was poured into it. The whole design is simple but beyond intriguing. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]e just discovered this delightful collaboration between I Like CATS and Little Birdy. The feline enthusiasts and Bristol-based sculptor created a series of cat sculptures that range from adorable to quirky.   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 …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]lément Brazille‘s Bertoia Loom Chair has been turning heads as of late. Inspired by the works of Italian-born American designer Harry Bertoia, and a tribute to his centenary birthday, the Bertoia Loom Chair is comfortable and customizable.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]C[/su_dropcap]ontrast is a beautiful thing. That being said, Talia Chetrit‘s latest solo exhibition is truly a thing of beauty. Housed by Sies + Hoke, I’m Selecting, is a dichotomous display that references to both intimacy and public voyeurism. I’m Selecting will be on display until June 19th.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]N[/su_dropcap]ow, us featuring PENXO has less to do with you supporting their Kickstarter campaign and more to do with you just getting your hands on one as soon as possible. PENXO has already reached (and exceeded) its goal but its minimalistic design and innovative mechanics make it well worth your backing. SUPPORT! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …

Acclaimed painter Fernando Carlo, Jr.—more popularly known as COPE 2—is treating art enthusiasts to a brief but awesome solo exhibition at Azart Gallery. Natural Instinct is a collection of new and familiar works by Carlo, Jr. who is fresh off his SOLD OUT solo exhibition in Paris, aptly titled Ambition. Natural Instinct runs until June 10th, so catch a glimpse while you can!   …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you aren’t the Apple watch type but not old school enough run around with a map Lewis & Clark style, Designhype‘s NYC Metro Cuff is for you. Not everyone can remember New York City’s interweaving transit system, so the folks at Designhype created a stylish cheat sheet. Not ones to be bias, the trio also created cuffs …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]f you are not ready for the reality that exists behind “reality,” Rachel Denti‘s outlook on life can be jarring. In her series, Everyday Thoughts On Everyday Things, the Brazilian illustrator cleverly dismantles societal customs and any other meaningless paradigm you can think of. This series represents that inner voice that questions our daily routine. Denti’s pop art aesthetic is …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]t is always good to have a piece of multipurpose article of furniture—that is where the NUR Tray comes in. Designed by Maja Bøgh Vindbjerg, the NUR Tray comes in a wide array of sizes and colors.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]K[/su_dropcap]wamie Liv cured our Monday blues with a special announcement. The singer surprised fans with a limited edition 10″ vinyl. There are only 300 of these puppies available and each record is signed and number by Kwamie herself. Get your hands on a copy today! Get a Copy!   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]I[/su_dropcap]n a true case of “Do It Yourself,” Dex R. Jones isn’t waiting for some curator to give him his moment in the sun. Instead, the acclaimed Brooklyn photographer is taking matters into his own hands and doing some serious fundraising for his first solo exhibition, Coloreds Only. The body of works features pieces that integrate emotive color …

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[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]W[/su_dropcap]omen are creatures of sustenance and life. They consume and create all in one fell swoop. In Lee Price‘s recent works he explores that balance through a lens of slightly surreal hyperrealism. Depicting female subjects submerged in a tub of water and partaking in a beverage or snack of some kind, the scenes are peaceful and serene with …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]S[/su_dropcap]tarting showcasing your flowers in style with these handmade Cloud Vases. Designed by Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec, the vases are made from ceramic and handcrafted! They are also limited edition, so get your hands on one while you can.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap]n ode to the soul that cannot sit still, The Drawing Chair by Rebecca Szeto is just one of the brilliant components of Privately Public. But we chose to highlight this part in particular because it relies on the audience’s ability “re-see” the things that they have become accustomed to seeing. The chair is a perfect example of that and …

Affectionately dubbed Cat-erpillars, these limited edition prints by Casey Weldon are cross between abstract and friggin’ adorable. The artist teamed up with The People’s Print Shop to produce the limited edition which has been selling out like hotcakes.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]M[/su_dropcap]artha Ossowska Persson‘s recent watercolors of hands is a lot cleaner than her other works but still maintains a certain power. Series like The One and the Other, Investigator and Flesh, reveal that Persson’s work is taking a more anatomical, almost Baroque, turn.   Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …

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Mary HurtMary E. Hurt is a curatorial assistant, art handler, and writer living in Brooklyn. She graduated from Sarah Lawrence College with a degree in Art History in 2013. After a depressing experience working for an infamous vanity gallery in Chelsea, Mary began establishing a freelance network to depend on, assisting established and avant-garde artists in curation, installation, website development, …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]H[/su_dropcap]ooded and masked up, Peter Tarka‘s Jupiter series is an abstract composite of color and form. Tarka, hailing out of Warsaw, Poland, is a brilliant graphic designer and illustrator who has some awesome creative experiments up his sleeve. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

If there is one thing that is making our lives more difficult is the time we take to properly hook our keys onto key racks. Well, thanks to Brandon Knowlden and his Rackless key rack, we no longer have waste our time fiddling with nonsensical hooks and whatnot. It may seem like magic, but Knowlden actually incorporates magnetism into this …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap]rtist Grace Helmer‘s most recent experiments with 3D painting has caught our eye. Helmer definitely takes the opportunity to toy with our perception this time around, flirting with dimensional extremes.   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 …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]A[/su_dropcap] little creative vulgarity can do wonders for your surroundings. If you are interested in sprucing up your living space, Carlos ARL‘s Hello! tapestry will add some artistic attitude to your walls.   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 …

ne half of our in-house jet-setting duo, Sébastien Lamothe took a solo trip to India early this spring and brought back some visual goodies for your viewing pleasure. Lamothe captured India in all its cultural glory, visiting various regions and soaking up the delightful energy. Check out other entries from the “… with Love” series! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]”T[/su_dropcap]his is the smartphone to end all smartphones”—we have all heard that before. But what if it was actually true this time? The YotaPhone 2 is the world’s first dual-screen smartphone, combining the features of a premium Android smartphone with the benefits of an Electronic Paper Display. The design makes it perfect for e-reading and its potent battery life, …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]E[/su_dropcap]veryone is talking about Anish Kapoor‘s Descension. The second incarnation of the installment was hosted by Galleria Continua in a former movie theater in San Gimignano, Italy. Although the exhibition concluded on May 9th, art enthusiasts are still marveling at the sheer power of its concept and the ingenuity involved its installation Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …