Our lovely photographer Nomi Ellenson is currently selling a magnificent limited edition print of Lincoln Center! The splendid photograph comes in classic black and white and also in vibrant color. Be sure to contact us at info@quietlunch.com and get yours today! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
An Air of Style.
Created by Monomatopee, the Balloon Stole is an inflatable origami scarf that is a wonderfully innovative addition to any wardrobe. It’s made from a special flat origami fabric that feels like paper. Simply blow a little air into it and you’ll have a plethora of styling options at your disposal. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ Sept. 10th, 2012. – September 16th, 2012.
This week’s issue features the work of Michael Daye. Quiet Lunch catches up with Daye to ask a few a questions about well received Doodling On Famous Writers series. Also, a review of Kendra Morris’ new album Banshee! Plus, we pay a visit to the opening show of photographer Billy Kidd and painter Fahamu Pecou! Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Stay Tuned! …
Making It Forever.
Singer Raye 6 has finally released the long awaited visuals for her single “Not Gonna Be (Forever)”. Directed by Raye 6 herself and F. Agyapong, the video is surrealistically glamorous but dark. It certainly wasn’t what we expected from the young vixen but the fabulous macabre tone is certainly a surprising touch. You can download the song →here←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Implanon’s Disappearing Act.
The beauty of contraceptive implants is that, once a doctor has tucked one under a woman’s skin, she shouldn’t have to worry about birth control for several years. At least, that’s the theory. But hundreds of British women who were using an implant called Implanon nevertheless wound up pregnant last year and — after visiting doctors to have the implants …
Counting to 6 Trillion.
“It is not an exaggeration to say that all things that exist in the world and is formed as a whole and in all parts. The human body is made by cells that also extends to approximately 60 trillion, all of the material that partial atoms and molecules Consists of the elements by building.” – Keita Sakai. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
What Hands Wrought.
Nowadays, the notion of something being handmade is a specialized commodity. It is often used as a branding ploy that is flaunted as a privilege to the consumer or deemed a tedious process that is then eliminated through the implementation of machines. A project from bureauofcommongoods.com, Made by Hand is a new short film series celebrating the people who make things …
The Neon Freedom Song.
Rapper RiFF RaFF is bugging out once again in the recently released visuals for “Neon Freedom”. Directed by Jason Ano, the video features the usual excess amount of jewelry along with the gaggle of braggadocio lyrics. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
A Tribute to Jorge.
Chicletes com Guarana just released their collection for next year’s summer season. Featuring floral patterns and vibrant colors, the collectiong is a tribute to late Bahian writer Jorge Amado, an icon of Brazilian literature whose 100th birthday took place this past August. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Killer Cupid.
Valentine’s Day seems months away but just like every other holiday, it will be on your heels before you know it. So, in an attempt to help you scratch “Prepare for V-Day” off your list, we have the perfect loving messages from Kids Are Dumb. Simply leave one of these Serial Killer Valentines on a co-worker’s desk or neatly pin …
Little Lady, Big City.
It’s hard trying to make it in the big city. Artist Slinkachu displays that very notion in an image taken from his book and upcoming solo shows in New York and London. Click →here← for more info! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Here’s Looking at You, Kidd.
Quiet Lunch stopped by the Clic Gallery to support our good friend Billy Kidd. For those who remember, we recently helped rally for the Brooklyn photog’s intriguing project titled Heather Huey Shot by Billy Kidd. We’re happy to say that the project found life through Kickstarter and when we heard that it was being featured at Clic, we knew that we …
The Big Joke.
Public artist Gordon Young took the small British town of Blackpool by literary storm last fall. Young installed a typographical floor that measured up to 2,200 square meters of floor and included about 160,000 letters (characters) in granite of various colours. The piece pays homage to the worldwide history of comedy, referencing to the work of more than 1,000 comedians and comedy writers. The text …
Stussy Buddy.
The Fashion wave is here and the brand known as Stussy, which started out of a car in Laguana, California, just released there Fall 2012 lookbook. This season’s features included everything from cool camo prints to prepped up letterman (also known as Varsity) jackets. The visual treatment was done by Kenneth Cappello featuring sandy beaches and big waves. For this walk, …
Down with Kiki.
Last night saw the opening of Kiki Kogelnik: Early Works, 1964-1970 at Simone Subal Gallery. Kogelnik is a notable artist who was both rightfully and wrongfully lumped in with the Pop art movement in the 60’s. We absolutely adore her and we heavily suggest that you make some time to head off to the Simone Subal Gallery. Info.↓ 131 Bowery, 2nd floor …
SUPRA’s Night Out.
This week’s Fashion’s Night Out was certainly a good time worth having. After floating everywhere from Little West to SoHo, we made time to visit our friends over at Supra; ultimately saving the best for last. The night saw the debut of their Royal Collection and some heavenly spinning from ATCQ’s Q-Tip! Party goers checked out the kicks before shuffling …
A Fowl Cause.
Artist Elfo‘s performs “Epidemic Happiness” during Biennale Architettura. The performance was powered by Farm Cultural Park . 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
Killing Time (Until the Quiet Comes).
Director Kahlil Joseph has created a rather chilling video that is specifically centered around tracks from the new Flying Lotus album Until the Quiet Comes. In the course of four minutes, Joseph accompanies vocals of Erykah Badu and Niki Randa with images of slain children. The pairing seems provocative for provocative sake but it is said to be paying homage to both Los Angeles’ …
Walking the Talk.
“Don’t keep telling people what they ought to do, nor keep telling them what a great personage thou art, but so live that thy life is consistent with what the word speaketh.” – Edgar Cayce. 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. …
Other Things You Could Have Done During Bill Clinton’s DNC Speech.
Bill Clinton’s speech was super fucking great… but it was also super fucking long. On this past Wednesday night at the DNC, former President Bill Clinton took quite a long time at the podium — and rightfully so. In all, Clinton took a total of 48 minutes. Compared to his longest speech in 1996 — which clocked in at 65 …
Wish You Were Here.
While technology is being blamed for dumbing down the human race, it has also bridged the gap between long distance families — somewhat. Only a decade ago families were forced to correspond via expensive overseas phone calls or letters. Now, with the benefits of technological innovations, families can easily call one another or see one another via video chat. Nonetheless, …
Stuck in Motown.
Illustrator Bob Motown offers some fun and skillful pieces that exist within the confines of “normal” but occasionally overstep their boundaries. 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
Certain Type of Painting.
Painter Tyree Callahan modified a 1937 Underwood Standard typewriter, replacing the letters and keys with color pads and hued labels to create a conceptual piece dubbed the Chromatic Typewriter. Callahan submitted the beautiful typewriter as part of the 2012 West Prize competition, an annual art prize that’s determined by popular vote. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
The Grind.
In Jonathan Schipper‘s To Dust, two sculptures are hung from a mechanism that gently grinds them into each other. The sculptures will slide against one another for many years creating new unimagined form. What you are seeing are detailed images of the sculptures but, unfortunately, the mechanism that is 9 feet above is not in any of the photos. Quiet …
Think Yarn and Benetton Pops Up.
Tonight marks the beginning of New York’s Fashion Night Out and being the Quiet Lunch is mainly an art oriented publication, we found the perfect place that integrates both. Tucked in Soho, New York City, the United Colors of Benetton pop-up combines contemporary art, design and lucrative fashions. “Here you will find a world of knit, color and creativity – …
The Pie Hole: Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken.
Beach weather is practically over and done with and it is now time to get fat to avoid freezing to death in the winter. Yep, your yearning for the warm sun of yesterseason will soon be nullified by invitation of fatty comfort foods and hearty beverages (cheeseburger shake, anyone?). In an attempt to get a jump on the predicted gorging, we took a look …
Warm Graham Crackers.
Fall isn’t coming for another two weeks but we can already feel the crisp air creeping and we can already see the first leaves beginning to turn. The anticipation of Fall has us swooning and so does the work of Graham Franciose. The red bearded illustrator creates wonderful pieces that embody a warm, almost melancholic, sincerity. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Mr. Jefferson Hack x Tod’s.
Crafted Mr. Jefferson Hack in collaboration with Tod’s, the No_Code collection‘s textured-leather desert boots are a simplistically cool pair of shoes that avoid screaming for attention. Smartly finished with a striped rubber sole, these shoes are perfect for that casual Fall look. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Blue in the Face.
Artist Nick van Woert is well known for his plastic covered busts and this one happens to be our most favorite of them all. Kind of reminds us of a Gak fight that was taken way overboard. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Who Exactly?
Newly anointed duo David Byrne & St. Vincent just dropped visuals for their single “Who”. The song comes off of their collaborative album Love This Giant, which is due out September 10th in the UK and on the 11th in the States. Directed by Martin de Thurah, recently responsible for Feist’s “Anti-Pioneer”, the video depicts a hit-and-run gone fantastic. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
The Autobiography of Roy G. Biv.
Crafted by Tauba Auerbach, the RGB Colorspace Atlas features the full spectrum of color in one neat — but slightly huge — book. The very idea of compiling such a book seems utterly exhausting but Auerbach was more than willing to take on the task. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Who’s Up for Blowing the Grounsils?
After the 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by soldier Francis Grose was republished online, everyone, including The Telegraph, delighted in its outdated and seemingly awkward expressions. With its popularity still going strong, the folks at Mental Floss have decided to give us 17 Sexual Euphemisms for the celebrated dictionary. As you may know, Mental Floss’ entire skeleton consists of funny …
A Proper Combing.
The concept for this cool looking bike rake by the Knowhow Shop was spurred by one question: “What would I lock my bike to if I were really small?” But behind the question the actual purpose behind the Comb Bike Rack is even more intriguing: “The bike rack places itself within a history of social satire and asks us drivers …
That Chair’ve Got Guts!
This artwork as been floating around for months now and no one has been able to find the artist who created it. Quiet Lunch spent the whole applying its keen Google search skills but had not luck. If you can find the artist who made this chair, we owe you a handy-jay. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Cold Bath.
The KO + KO Architects are certainly ready for winter. The group’s Arctic Bathroom is an amazing interpretation of the environment expressed through interior design. 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
A Portrait of Joshua.
In an intimate portrait of the desert, photographer Brad Gutting creates a dreamy, surrealist series titled Joshua Tree. The series features a Joshua tree — of course — and a succession of overlapping desert scenery. 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 …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ Sept. 3rd, 2012. – September 9th, 2012.
This issue features the work of conceptual photographer Nick Scarpinato. We take a look inside Scarpinato’s work and examine the surrealist nuances of his many masterpieces. Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Stay Tuned! 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 …
Cross-Stitched Loafers.
God saved these McQueen’s. They feature a cross-stitch pattern the designer used to create a multi-tone floral design. Add a round-toe and black grosgrain trimmed edges and you have one good looking loafer, if you smell where we are coming from. Written by Bim Star.↓ Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete jungle. From be a stylist and clothing …
Remembering the Little Rock 9.
While many of us are grumbling our way back to school, we may forget about a time when going to school wasn’t all that easy. In fact, on this day in 1957, 9 students had a particularly hard time making their way to school. Today is the day that the “Little Rock Nine,” a group of African American high school …
Today’s Letter Is Brought to You By… (NSFW)
French illustrator Rery Rery offers a new addition to her “O” series. 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
Yes, Unfortunately, We Do.
“I’m tired, boss. Tired of being on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. I’m tired of never having me a buddy to be with, to tell me where we’s going to or coming from, or why. Mostly, I’m tired of people being ugly to each other. I’m tired of all the pain I feel and hear in …
Bright Idea.
Now, this idea seems like it should have been thought of years ago — centuries ago even! — but let’s be grateful that the folks at Solovyov Design thought of it regardless. This brain shaped energy efficient bulb will make every idea seem bright. Contact Solovyov Design → here ←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
The Balaclava Social.
“In December drinking horchata, I’d look psychotic in a balaclava.” Michelle Ramin has something to hide. In fact, we all do and it is that common association that is the very fabric of Ramin’s current works. When you look at Michelle Ramin’s art you think of one or two things. The first being a verse a from Vampire Weekend’s “Horchata” and the …
You Saw Me Standing Alone.
For those of you who are frequent users of the phrase “once in a blue moon,” you’ll be delighted to hear that that time has come. This year August has two full moons and tonight is the Blue Moon. But don’t get your hopes up, the moon won’t actually be blue. That’s because a Blue Moon is sometimes defined as …
Caruso’s Rescues.
This week Quiet Lunch headed over to the Sapphire Lounge on Eldridge Street to check to the work of Andrea Caruso — not to be confused with the male Italian artist of the same name, Andrea Caruso. Caruso specializes in kitsch works. The term can be rather derogatory but when you meet Andrea and take a gander at her work, …