[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]N[/su_dropcap]othing says “I’m a down to earth douchebag” like a charming piece of embroidery. No but really, embroidery is a cool way to give your place a homemade feel. Sam Gibson‘s stitched illustrations are like toasty cups of tea on a Fall afternoon, delightfully cool and soul warming. All of her embroideries are handmade from her own original …
Korbel-Bowers. |x| ZigZagZurich.
Merging home textiles and art design, ZigZagZurich has employed the talents of patternist Matthew Korbel-Bowers for the latest installation in their ZigZagZurich Artist bedding collection. The Coastal Art Duvet Cover and Pillows is an energetic set that embodies Korbel-Bowers’ knack for creating appealing but meaningful patterns. The artist explains: “Coastal was born from studies of color, physical space and the natural environment combined with …
A Lush for Color. | Jack Vanzet.
ailing from Melbourne, artist Jack Vanzet groovy aesthetic reminds us of a lush LSD trip—not that we have ever gone anywhere near that stuff. Vanzet, who is also a music producer, melting and moving colors, creating various textures and irregular patterns. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
A Sit Down with Vegaurbinati.
uiet Lunch recently sat down with duo Toni Vega and Andrea Urbinati of VEGAURBINATI. Vega, an adroit producer with a keen eye, and Urbinati, a brilliant director of photography who currently collaborates with NBC, are a combined force to be reckoned with. Aside from making their bones on a ground level by working various Fashion Weeks around the globe, they are simultaneously making their …
God of the Grove. | Hedi Xandt.
edi Xandt‘s God of the Grove has an aggressive aesthetic that holds you by the throat. Maintaining a firm grip, it leans in and snarls with an ominous pulchritude that leaves you shaken. Xandt, a self taught conceptual artist from Germany, possesses a style that is most aptly described as effortless. Works such as Blood is the Vessel of Love , The Longer …
Casting A Spell. | Sabrina Arnault.
imple and endearing, Sabrina Arnault‘s illustrations have a quaint charm that is accented by a healthy amount of hubris. When it comes to linework, the Montreal based illustrator does a whole lot with very little. The overall mood of her pieces is a brilliant mixture of comfort, surrealism and spunk. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
The Misunderstanding of Lauryn Hill: You Used To Love Her? You Never Did.
Many of us taint love with expectations. It may seem daunting—or even outright foolish—but to love someone is to expect NOTHING in return. That’s right. You give your love and expect nothing in return. Why am I blathering about love? Last week I read an article on Medium by Stefan Schumacher titled, “It’s Finally Time to Stop Caring About Lauryn …
Another Day at the Dumbo Art Festival. | RECAP Part II.
s promised, here are some other cool photos from DUMBO Art Festival taken by our head photographer Michael Della Polla. 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 …
Another Day at the Dumbo Art Festival. | RECAP.
his past weekend’s “Put On Your Shorts” weather surprised most of us in the Northeast and fortunately down under the Manhattan Bridge was again host to the DUMBO ART Festival. This year, DAF featured some of last year’s favorites like Vandana Jain’s Dazzle Exhibit at Smack Mellon Gallery. There were some amazing local artists’ work as well as exquisite, eye catching pieces …
Mercedes Benz Fashion Week 2014 RECAP. | Art Hearts Fashion Runway Presentation.
ith over 1000 fashionistas and celebrities packed in the famed Lincoln Center on the last day of New York Fashion Week, I knew the ART HEARTS FASHION Presentation was going to be the show to catch this year. Established in 2011 by designer and philanthropist Erik Rosete, ART HEARTS FASHION features collections from the world’s freshest and artistically inspired designers in support of …
Tangina Stone Live at La Petite Mort.
a Petite Mort gave summer one last goodbye hug this past weekend. The vintage boutique invited singer Tangina Stone to celebrate the official release of her EP titled, THE FALL. The celebration also included a groovy sidewalk performance which attracted a throng of passersby. Stone was in true form, serenading the Lower East Side and having friendly interactions with the crowd in …
Remembering Afropunk. | Day 2.
Afropunk Fest | Day 2 August 24th Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn n the second and final day of the Afropunk Festival, the sun over Brooklyn was at full power. Upon my arrival I was able to catch the last few songs of The Tontons, a sea-breeze psych-pop group from Texas. Their new album, Make Out King and Other Stories …
Remembering Afropunk. | Day 1.
Afropunk Fest | Day 1 August 23rd Commodore Barry Park, Brooklyn etween August 23 and 24, the colors of every nation’s flag flooded Commodore Barry Park in Brooklyn for the tenth Afropunk Fest. The lineup was a perfect blend of Punk, R&B, Hip-Hop, Neo-Soul, and everything that permeates and runs between. Every act held some hint of each style …
Frodo Mikkelsen. | A Love Story at Munch Gallery.
rodo Mikkelsen recently debuted A Love Story at Munch Gallery. It is Mikkelsen’s second solo show at the Lower East Side space and looks to be just as strong–if not stronger–than his last show at Munch, Ghost Yard. Dividing his time between Gotham and Copenhagen, Mikkelsen is a mixed media artist who is capable of providing a brilliant, effortless narrative. For this …
PHOTO RECAP. | Afropunk Day 2.
s the summer comes to an end we find ourselves reminiscing about the good times–one of them being our recent staff outing to Afropunk. The gang was in full effect, snapping flicks and taking names. Afropunk is one of today’s fastest growing music festivals but it felt more like a summer family BBQ being that so many friends of Quiet …
La Petite Mort. |x| Quiet Lunch. | Back in the Day by Clockwork Cros. | @ClockWorkCros @LpM_NYC #BackInTheDay
hatever your plans are for tonight, cancel them. Why? Because vintage boutique La Petite Mort and Quiet Lunch Magazine are teaming up to present Back in the Day, a ONE DAY ONLY pop-up art exhibition by fine artist Sir Clockwork Cros. Join us TONIGHT at La Petite Port (37 Orchard Street). Festivities start at 6 pm. There will be art, drinks, music–there will …
Bare Minimum. | Ed Hodgkinson.
d Hodgkinson‘s illustrations are delicately intimate and simple. His minimal linework is comforting and still manages to successfully convey an image while flaunting a palpable amount of mystery. Hodgkinson lives and works in London and has exhibited in New York, LA, Tokyo, Capetown, Stockholm and Rejkjavik. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our founder. A writer, poet, curator and profuse sweater, he …
The Annihilated Decibel. | Boris Plays “Drumless Drone Set” at Saint Vitus Bar.
o one can hear you scream at a Boris concert. Shrieks of terror, elation, and concern all go unheard, lost in the din. Last Monday, August 4th, the Japanese drone metal group melded Saint Vitus bar in Brooklyn down to a tiny piece of flashing tin. The performance, billed as a “drumless drone set,” was added after the announcement of …
Iconic 32 |x| Common Ground Foundation at Bucketfeet.
In an age where celebrities seem more influential than ever, it is good to see famous faces wielding their influence effectively. Last week Quiet Lunch was invited by Iconic 32 and The Common Ground Foundation to Bucketfeet, a SoHo sneaker shop focused on artist based designs, to celebrate the spirit of creativity and, most of all, social good. The event helped …
christopher-george-latore-wallace.com | Evan Roth.
ome are waiting for the rapture, some are waiting for a gigantic spaceship. Evan Roth, however, is waiting for the Notorious B.I.G.’s music to become public domain. Titled christopher-george-latore-wallace.com, Roth’s clever multimedia project includes a large scale counter, a sleek looking wristwatch, and a dedicated website. The project is inspired by U.S. copyright law which states that an artist’s body of work become …
Amarist. |x| Alejandro Monge. | Too Much?
marist and Alejandro Monge came together to create a powerful dining table that speaks volumes. Essentially Too Much? is much more than a dining table. It is a clever socioeconomic critique that has conveniently manifested itself in the form of home decor. For the project, Amarist lends its signature geometric design while Monge lends his ability to create realistic plastic sculpture. Too …
Housebroken Parasites. | Yerin Do.
esigner Yerin Do creates creepy but functional articles of furniture that appear as if they are being overcome by mold or parasites. Aptly named Parasite Hooks, the project involves the application of diamond-shaped leather that is folded into a tube and then tucked into the holes in the furniture. The pieces almost look alive, their spiky growth giving them an …
At HOME. | Miler Lagos.
t is has been two years since Miler Lagos‘ Home was featured at Magnan Metz Gallery, but its conceptual significance still resonates with us today. Lagos used what looks to be close to one thousand books to build a dome shaped structure, an Igloo located in exhibition affectionately called Home. The installation not only pays homage to the endearingly analog practice of reading …
ROX. |x| wallplay. | P O L I S H. | VIDEO
OX and wallplay kicked the summer off early last week with a brand new group show. The two burgeoning art spaces teamed up to premiere P O L I S H, a curated collection of eye catching works from over fifty artist–including Anna Bloda, Alannah Farrell, Justin Edward Moore, Ahmet Civelek, Elliot Goldstein, Magdalena Firlag, and many, many more. Opening …
Chilean Activist Burns $500m Worth of Student Loans Papers.
lazing the trail in mass financial liberation, a Chilean activist named Francisco “Papa Fritas” Tapia recently burned documents representing $500 million (£300 million) worth of student debt. Coinciding with a protest at Universidad del Mar, Tapia’s act has gained worldwide interest with a mixed reaction of support and disapproval. “It’s over, it’s finished… You don’t have to pay another peso [of your student …
Watch It Melt.
inston Chmielinski‘s work lies unconscious on the shore of a familiar reality, washing back into a surreal sea while melting into the already saturated sands of time. Chmielinksi paints visual murmurs that are ironically concise. Although the figures in his pieces are faintly recognizable, they are still easy to identify with. Paintings like Relearning How to Breathe , The Inner Glow of …
#InstaMeetWV |x| #ClashInThePark | #SundayFunday
his past Sunday, Michael Della Polla and I grabbed our smartphones and cameras to explore the city in which we are so lucky to live in. We were thirsty for an adventure, and New York City did not disappoint. We caught wind of one of those really cool Sunday meet-ups. It was the kind of event made to help us put down …
Quiet Lunch |x| Super Tasty Live at The Griffin!
Quiet Lunch is collaborating with Super Tasty for a night of live art and live music! Join us at 7 pm at The Griffin (50 Gansevoort Street) where designing duo Dee and Ricky will be doing live art on backpacks from their newest collection with STATE Bags. The night will also include live performances by Cakes Da Killa, Precious Paris, …
Escape from New York City.
Young photographer Megan Tatem captures loneliness in a densely populated city in her latest series, Being and Nothingness. Blanketed in a coat of jaded youth, Being and Nothingness is an autobiographical body of work that quietly resonates within a generational paradigm. “Being and Nothingness is a series of fragmented photographs depicting the void, melancholy, and loneliness of living a life in New York City …
Cornerstones of Existence.
Gemma Danielle Bayly‘s ongoing free project, Reiki Stones, is based on the concept of transcendence and self actualization. Possessing a ritualistic allure and a spiritual purpose, Reiki Stones are hand-painted stones charged with Reiki energy. Reiki, a combination of the Japanese words Rei (God’s Wisdow or the Higher Power) and Ki (Life Force Energy), is a healing technique that involves a metaphysical approach …
A Stripper.
Usually an idle tree branch is used for a nature walk or an impromptu sword fight, but Studio Floris Wubben had a even clever and even more ingenious idea. Stripped is made out of one branch only, which is split into three parts beneath–which makes the legs. The bark is then almost entirely peeled from the branch and, with a rotating …
IFAC | Family Affairs.
The duo at IFAC (International Fine Arts Consortium) put on quite a show during Armory Week. The opening reception for their latest exhibition, Family Affairs, was filled to rafters with creators and spectators. Described as an “incestuous avant-garde survey of art,” Family Affairs features a vast, but harmonious, array of artists that include Brian Leo, Noah Becker, Casper Brindle, BTA, Pierre …
Time Squared.
Taking Times Square to a more literal realm, furniture and lighting company, Tenshi 7, has created the Times Square wall light/timepiece. According to Tenshi 7, the clock contains illuminated cylinders that display “digitally” the 12 hours twice per day while the lower left horizontal cylinder displays the minutes; 12 circular led spots light-up based upon a 5-minute frequency and fade-away progressively. Bim …
Giving That Hardwood.
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I So Fuxking Do.
Music has been around ever since God passed gas, so it’s not hard to believe that every major figure in history has uttered the following five words: “I fucking love this song.” Showcasing typographically altered portraits of Bob Dylan, Salvador Dalì, Bas Jan Ader, Andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo, Bjork, Barack Obama and Che Guevara, Mark McEvoy‘s Love This Song is a …
The Man in the Curved Hus.
Located on the Swedish West coast, the Hus-1 is a brilliant creation designed by Torsten Ottesjö. Measured at 25 sqm (270 sqft) and made only from wood, the curved structure includes a kitchen, sleeping quarters, dinner table, hallway and welcoming area for invited guest. The Hus-1 looks small but that is only because we are victims of our own veracious appetite for ample structure. In fact, …
Time is Illmatic to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival 2014.
Along with Wu-Tang’s Enter the 36 Chambers and The Notorious B.I.G.’s Ready to Die, Illmatic is considered to be one of the essential works that marked a second renaissance in east coast rap. While bullets were whizzing through courtyards and hand-to-hands were being covertly executed, a chip toothed younger by the name of Nasir Jones (a.k.a. Nasty Nas) stared out his window …
Carly Sioux. | Broken Angel.
Making her film directing debut, Sioux presents us with Broken Angel, an avant-noir film that is deliciously disorienting and ingeniously off its rocker. It’s a pleasure to watch an artist grow. We’ve followed Carly Sioux‘s career for some time now and when we heard that she was working on her first film, the anticipation was unbearable. The Brooklyn photographer’s photographic work possesses a …
Grand Opening | Imagine Gallery.
The new year jubilation has already faded away on what was a cold rainy evening in Chelsea, New York City. But with the grand opening of Peter Ruprecht’s Imagine Gallery going on, the line was going around the corner just to get a glimpse of this amazing new space and expression of art. Supported by StonehengeNYC, Imagine Gallery is the dreamchild …
The Eastmen Collective present Memorabilia at Poppington. @PoppingtonNYC
UPDATE:Due to the weather yesterday in the northeast, we had to postpone The Memorabilia exhibit opening to Thursday January 23rd. Memorabilia will be hosted by The Eastmen Collective in the downtown creative factory known as Poppington. This multimedia pop-up exhibition will showcase the work of Shane Garron, Lance Johnson, and select pieces from custom goods company Hawke & Dumar. The artist and clothing company come …
The Jostling of Classic Art at an Arizona Gallery.
Justin Bieber may the slickest pop star today, but what if he were a painter from the Renaissance era? What if his greatest subject was himself? Artist Mike Reynolds paints the singer decked out in centuries-old attire with classic sunglasses and a look of pure self-worth in his “Untitled 18 from JB throughout the Ages.” It’s a mash of the …
The Art of Emotion.
KwangHo Shin captures the complexity of human emotion with his latest series of abstract portraiture. Sacrificing detail for substance, KwangHo Shin purposefully obscures the facial features of the subject in order to convey the intricacy of human emotion. The clashes of paints are an ideal metaphor for the human psyche. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our founder. A writer, poet, curator and …
The Many Portraits of Ventiko.
Ventiko is a prime example of a quintessential artist. Her thoughts are unfiltered, her affection is untamed, and her wiles are unrestricted. Ventiko is an offbeat dynamo, a mercurial visionary, a whirlwind of goddessery. But through it all the photographer manages to keep a coherently artistic lid on her cauldron of inspirational quirk. Ventiko’s work is somewhat of a far …
A Cold Warmth.
Monica Lek possesses a nonchalant style that is only undermined by her flawless execution. In other words, her work feeds off of happenstance; but the manner in which the moment is captured reeks of precision and perfection. Lek’s series, Light Arousal, features sensual, and somewhat distant, portraits of sunlight. In the series, the Barcelona based photographer finds beauty in the quotidian while …
Cut It Out.
Fresh off of his third solo show, James Nizam, who we featured for his dazzling light sculptures, shows some versatility with Two Triangles, 2013 and Four Circles, 2013. Taking a more physical approach, Nizam gives you X-Ray vision by cutting geometric shapes into abandoned houses. Two Triangles (featured above) is perhaps the most impactful piece, the shapes provide a portal like effect–you …