The City: New York. The Spot: Wooly’s. The Vibe: Swaggy. On Tuesday night, the city that never sleeps was host to an exclusive launch event for footwear company, Supra. Supra has been a staple in the extreme sports and urban scene a while now. They’re know for their fresh color schemes and textured materials that has given customers great choices to …
The Eagles Has Landed. (NSFW)
Remember Megan K. Eagles? We featured one of her photos on July 4th and ever since then we’ve been unable to shake our affinity for her work. Usually we just go after them right away and if it that doesn’t happen, a quick post does the trick. But even after fulfilling our to showcase her work at the most appropriate …
Welcome to ‘Merka.
Rap young guns Casey Veggies and Joey Bada$$ recently teamed up with Mac Miller for the patriotic single “America”. Miller released visuals for the song this past Independence Day and, frankly, we’re not sure how we missed the fireworks — oh, that’s right, we’re fucking idiots. Directed by Mike Waxx and Mike Carson, the video features the trio draped in U.S. flags whilst …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Homo legalis.
Homo legalis (Pronounced: Homo•legalis)→ Noun.: a) one whose status as a citizen or member of a community is recognized in law : a legal person. 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
Raspberry White Chocolate.
These photos come from a Volkswagen ad campaign shot by Winkler + Noah. 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
Murdering Your Hangover… with Science.
A doomsday will take place at the end of this week; and we’re not talking about the earth cracking in half and spewing molten lava all over the place. We’re talking about your weekly hangover; you know, that morning after a night of drinking where your head feels like it’s cracked in half and you’re spewing vomit all over the …
The Killers Return.
The Killers are back with new material. The band recently released the single “Runaway”; the song is the lead single off of their upcoming album Battle Born. Many are harping on the fact that it’s been 4 years since there last album but we’re just plain ole happy to see them back. “Runaways” by The Killers.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Taking a Crack At It.
This photo comes from a series of ads created by photographer Markus Mueller. As much as we all like looking at our plumber’s crack, this shirt would be a welcome piece of attire. 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 …
The Nyemiah Supremacy.
It’s a cliche but poignant theory that hip-hop is essentially a male dominated field dominated by male ideologies that often come in the form of misogyny and female objectification. In retrospect, it would be safe to say that this is not just a theory but an actual fact. Women’s place in hip-hop has been a volatile one. Although they were right …
Shelved.
Artist Darragh Casey tool his father’s obsession with adding new shelves to walls and turned it into a pretty interesting project. The photographer and furniture design student decided to shoot a series of family portraits that featured his family members themselves shelved alongside some of their prized possessions. Shelving the Body includes three generations of the Casey clan. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Rocket Fuel.
Now you espresso junkies can really propelled your energy level with cool this Rocket Espresso Cup by Shapeways. The cup is made from glazed ceramic and comes in avocado green, eggshell blue, and gloss black. Going for a cool $39.79, prices will vary according to color. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
Work Drugs; In That Order.
Smooth-fi duo Work Drugs recently released visuals for their single “Pluto”. The video a solid about of trippy quirk mixed with a few recognizable parodies. Said to make music specifically for boating, sexting, dancing, yachting, and living, Work Drugs is quite possibly our favorite band this summer — we would say ‘this year’ but we’re complete music sluts, you never when we’re going …
The Ballad of Candy.
These candy-hued images come courtesy of Ballad Of Magazine. These shots were taken by Agnes Thor for their candy themed issue. 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
Who Are You Going to Call? (NSFW)
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Creating Your Own Lane.
No one wants to die; especially if it’s while doing something as therapeutic as riding a bike. Thankfully, designer Junwon Yang has taken ‘die’ of out ‘bicycle’. Okay, there is no ‘die’ in bicycle but you get the point. Arrow Zone is a nifty cycling gadget that helps keep cyclists out of danger and murderous motorists out of court; or even worse, jail. …
The Pie Hole: Miso Spicy.
We’ve got a 4-in-1 special for our readers today! Poached from the Lunchbox Bunch, this recipe takes some doing but is delicious once it’s done. Kale Avocado Wraps w/ Spicy Miso-Dipped Tempeh.↓ The Recipes.↓ • Miso Dressing • Miso-Dipped Chipotle Tempeh Logs • Raw Kale Salad • The Wrap (or you can do a tortilla-less version and serve in a bowl) Miso Dressing.↓ Ingredients.↓ …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ July 9th, 2012. – July 15th, 2012.
For our Art Month we will be exploring a different medium each week and showcasing the practitioners of that very same medium. For example, this week is Photo Week, so we will be feature a plethora of photo pieces and a number of photographers who do well in the art form. Our 11th book will see photographer Alyssa Kazew! It …
A (Barton) of Smokes. (Slightly NSFW)
Jody is our last feature for Type Week and you can certainly say that — aside from Meg Hitchcock — we saved the best for last. Jody Barton is cleverly vulgar. He is out of his mind but clearly about his wits. His type illustrations touch on a variety of subjects from social commentary to abstract commercialism. Either way, most …
They Never Hurt Anyone.
Argentinian artist Soledad Arias has many works but we were particularly intrigued with the neon type sculpture below. It’s simple, short, cheeky and concise. It doesn’t waste any time but it certainly has a unique patience of its own. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Let the Good Times Roll.
“Happiness is a continuation of happenings which are not resisted.” – Deepak Chopra. 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
Staying in Season.
Although many of us have grown accustom to eating whatever we want, whenever we want, in the old days, your menu was often limited to what was in season. Yep, believe it or not, you couldn’t have fresh cranberries in the winter, fresh tarragon was a distant memory come fall and fresh squash certainly wasn’t much of an option in …
Buried in Detail.
Type artist Liz Collini creates a deceptively intricate text piece titled Bury. The 2009 installation was made by hand using chalk and pen. It reads, “Even Matching Symmetrical Uniform Level”. Details include measure markings and notes. 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. …
Hands On. (NSFW)
The piece below is a striking photograph by renowned Spanish photographer Isabel Muñoz. Muñoz is known for bold black and whites that are achieved through a handmade and meticulous development process. 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 …
Tapestry Spectacles.
Chloë McCormick and Nicholas O’Donnell-Hoare have created some interestingly interactive spectacles. Adorned with a brilliant DYI embroidery, the eyewear symbolizes a unification of new technologies and ancient techniques. The glasses were featured earlier this year in the Warped Tapestry Collection in an exhibition entitled “Send to Print / Print to Send” in the Aram Gallery. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Corporate Leisure: Junya Watanabe S/S 2013
Junya Watanabe will be tightened things up for the Spring/Summer 2013 season. The label will be introducing a sleek look, conjuring up their version of corporate leisure. Still staying true to their usual dynamic nature, the jacket and trouser combinations are accentuated with muted pastels. ↓Junya Watanabe Spring/Summer 2013 ↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
(Fa)ssion: All White All Right.
“Once you go black, you never go back …but once you go white you alright.” This is always the case with certain items. The bewilderment of why the girls get one style and boys don’t and vice versa. One side wishes that the item was made for them. But when it comes to Casio most of us don’t care because we …
Our Type of Lady.
Introducing Meg Hitchcock, a painter turned type artist by way of Springfield, Vermont. Now living in Brooklyn with her husband since 2006, Hitchcock is found to be well versed in the destruction of religious text — and that’s just a pragmatic one-sided description of her work. What she really does is transcend our consumption of religion to greater heights; moving …
(Fa)ssion: Comme Like The Boys
Run Quiet Lunchers…run to a Supreme boutique to cop these like today. This concoction of Comme des Graçon, Supreme New York and Vans are perfect for the scorching heat wave because you will be the coolest on the block. Check out the pics below: Because they are already sold out online, here are the current locations you can purchase a …
I Refuse to Be Depressed or Frustrated!
Swiss visual artist Isabelle Krieg merges the field of sculpture and typography to deliver an empowering proclamation. Titled I Refuse to Be Depressed or Frustrated!, the installation is made from burnt branches, plaster, polystyrene, mirrors, and varnish. The entire installation itself reads: “I Refuse to Be Depressed or Frustrated” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
(Fa)ssion: (Con)missary
Converse and Missoni are at it again. Peep their latest collaboration featuring 2 dope colors tones slated for Spring / Summer 2013 release. ↓introducing Auckland Racer.↓ We really like the texture of these pair. It has was wild busy but controlled look. Check out the second colorway style for below for the vibrant ones out there. Something to put on your …
Getting Your Butterworth.
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” – Eric Butterworth. 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
Like You Never Left.
Let’s face it, you never really wanted to leave the nest. Okay, maybe you wanted your parents to leave but you always adored the humble abode in which you grew 2 inches in a summer and lost your first tooth — not in that order. Now, there are a great number of you who couldn’t wait to leave the hellhole …
Subtle Rebuttal: The Third Option.
A college friend of mine once complained at the inability of her Social Democrat campus club to bridge the differences with the campus Ron Paul Supporters club. In spite of supposedly agreeing on many issues, any efforts at collaborative work fell short of materializing. She dismissed the bunch as Republicans who smoke weed? I thought it was an apt generalization. Ron Paul …
Keep This Between Us… (NSFW)
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Colored Canvas.
We found these cool canvas bags/clutches made by Karie & Rob of Shelter Protects You. Handmade from canvas, these bags are stylish and pretty efficient looking. They even have their own interesting name origins. The Rolston Bag.↓ • Lined with a contrasting color to protect your worldly possessions, perfect for your laptop and some papers, or for your favorite book and a …
Lego Life.
Lego chose the Australian outback as the perfect spot to celebrate its 50th anniversary in Australia. OVERNIGHT, Lego “planted” 16 triangular-shaped pine trees and 15 bunches of flowers that are 66 times bigger than the real pieces. Lego set up the celebratory installation at Broken Hill in the Living Desert State Park. Needless to say, many of the locals were surprised when they awoke …
The Pie Hole: Bing Search.
Bing Cherry & Apple Pistachio Crisp.↓ We know the heat is on but no matter what the temperature, anything with a mouth has time for apple crisp. We poached this oven baked treat from Delishytown. It is a variation of the traditional apple crisp recipe, custom fitted with cherries and pistachios. Ingredients.↓ • 3 Granny Smith apples • 1 lemon …
Reading Up on the Internationally Lonely.
York native Harland Miller uses his type skills to make some pretty cheeky parodies of Penguin classics. Found in categories like Bad Weather Paintings, Introspective Stuff, and The Macho Shit, Miller brilliantly merges the fields of paint and type. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Saw the Signs.
As you may already know, this week is Type Week and we’re featuring typography in all forms. The typography being featured now comes in the form of furniture. Artist Tim Delger learned how to weld when he was twelve years old and is now using that honed talent to bring us some cool furnishing made strictly from street signs. Most …
A Lifetime of Daycare.
“All women should know how to take care of children. Most of them will have a husband some day.” – Franklin P. Jones. 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
Bloody Birds!
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
Living; The Craigslist Way.
The quirky documentary, titled Craigslist Joe, follows a 29 year-old man named Joe Garner as he makes his way across America via transportation and lodging found on Craigslist. Craigslist Joe is executive produced by Zack Galifianakis and was filmed during Garner’s 31-day social experiment in December 2009 in which he explored this question: “If you take a snap shot of America today, what would …
Happy Explosion Day. (NSFW)
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Higgs Boson for Idiots.
We’re basically idiots so when come upon something that dumbs itself down for the good of making us smarter, we’re all over it. Scientist recently discovered a particle that could be the building block of the universe — needless to say, we’re impressed. But not impressed enough to actually try and process the complicated jargon that may involved with it …
Just Words.
Artist Mike Monteiro uses type to illustrate his keen sense of sarcasm. Some of the messages are stoically endearing while others are snarky and confessional. 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