Rapper Childish Gambino offered up a new mixtape today titled Royalty. Childish has been teasing fans for a good month or so with singles like “Unnecessary,” “Shoulda Known,” “Black Faces,” and “Silk Pillow” and has finally presented the project that many of us have been waiting very long for. The mixtape features appearances by Bun B, Ab Soul, Danny Brown, …
Keep an Eye Out for Charli.
British pop star Charli XCX offered visuals for her single “You’re the One”. Direct by Dawn Shadforth, Charli seen twirling around in huge boots and is accompany by her usual troupe of mean mugging kids. The young also has an EP out by the name. Check it out →here←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Let Your Root Beer Float.
For those of you rich bastard who actually have the luxury of having a pool, we found a cool gadget that will make drowning drunk a piece of cake! Introducing the Excalibur RC Drink Float.↓ It holds 5 beverages and has a center bowl for snacks. It’s not the fastest thing in the world but for $70, it’s kind of worth …
The Color That Follows.
Jason Ratliff‘s Walking Shadow series is a masterful display of contrast. Ratliff uses a delightfully unique abstract pattern as a backdrop for subjects that you could easily spot in your everyday life. The result is a soothing but dynamic comparison between “meh” and “wow”. Prints, iPhone covers, canvases, t-shirts and notecards of these illustrations are available for purchase by clicking here. …
Three Step Program.
California based type artist Katie Tonkovich uses experimental typography to convey a very strong message. “This collection of three large format posters was created for a hypothetical lecture series discussing the architectural periods of ancient fortresses and castles. The type structures were all created entirely by hand and leveraged materials which showcased various elements of castle construction.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
The Way the Cookie (Bookie) Crumbles.
Created by Day Craft, these charming notebooks are perfect for those moments where you find yourself wanting to jot down those brilliant morning thoughts. Or it can be used during a late night glass of milk. They come in three “flavors”, Cheese Cracker, Lemon Waffle and Cream Cookie. The Cookie Bookies are a little pricey but when you are dealing …
Danger and Moss.
Illustrators Daniel Danger and Olly Moss have created some humorously dope illustrations of Batman in some of the most mundane places. 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
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Kerflooey.
Kerflooey (Pronounced: Ker•floo•ee)→ Adjective.: a) thrown off the correct or expected course. b) unable to function. c) awry, kaput. Example: “Next thing you know, everything went kerflooey.” 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
Are We In A Mobile Rat Race?
I have to ask this question because a recent experience has led me to believe that we are. Either be it a by-product of the growth in industry or by design. So let me give you my story as to how I came to this question — I will not name any mobile service providers or cell phone manufacturers. Mom …
Catch & Release.
“Effort only fully releases its reward after a person refuses to quit.” – Napoleon Hill. 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
An Inkling.
Ink Calendar is a unique calendar, designed by Oscar Diaz Studio, which uses the capillary action of the ink on the paper. “Ink Calendar make use the timed pace of the ink spreading on the paper to indicate time. The ink is absorbed slowly, and the numbers in the calendar are ‘printed’ daily. One a day, they are filled with ink until the end of the month. …
Definitely a Keeper.
Santigold just released new visual for her single “The Keepers”. The emerald clad video features Santigold and a “perfect” family living in an imperfect society. “The Keepers” can be found on her most recent offering, Master of My Make-Believe. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
(Posti)rized.
Pietari Posti isn’t exactly type artist but he can surely join the fray when it is deem necessary. Posti, a Finnish illustrator living in Barcelona, Spain, did an impressive poster for the Now Showing project in collaboration with Underware.nl. A creative project to see how today’s illustrators and designers work together in creating their own interpretation of a classic, cult or …
Ax Reversal.
We found this cool ax while swimming in the internet. The photos are taken by Chris Magnusson. The handle is made from cast iron and the blade is made from birch wood. 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 …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ July 2nd, 2012. – July 8th, 2012.
This week marks the beginning of Art Month! This month we will be exploring a different medium each week and showcasing the practitioners of that very same medium. For example, this week is Type Week, so we will be feature a plethora of type pieces and number of artists who do well in the art form. Our 10th book will see …
The Start of Art Month!
Behold the scorching days of July, also known as the days of our coveted Art Month! This month we will be exploring a different medium each week and showcasing the practitioners of that very same medium. For example, this week is Type Week, so we will be feature a plethora of type pieces and number of artist who do well …
The Suicidal Thoughts of Phobic Phuture.
The world of PHobic PHuture isn’t as frightening as it sounds. Upon first hearing the name of the band, you automatically assume that you are going to met with a macabre tour de force. But after hearing songs like “Permanent Midnight”, “Redefining Motion” and “For Your Consideration”, you begin to sense that there is a deeper meaning to their body …
Patriot Foot Forward.
If you are looking to delve into some snazzy patriotism this July 4th, we’ve got just the shoe for you. Celebrate Explosion Day with a bang by donning these dynamite zapatos. Cole Haan’s Harrison Oxfords comes with a stitched cap toe navy nubuck upper, white accent mid-sole, and fire engine red sole. These limited edition shoes $188 and are only available at …
Riding the Wave.
New school phenom Joey Bada$$ is continuing his meteoric rise to rap royalty. The Brooklynite recently released visuals for single “Waves”. Directed by Va$htie Kola (pictured below), the video takes us through Bada$$’ daily routine. “Waves” can be found on his most recent mixtape, 1999. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Idle Time On One’s Hands.
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
Nearly (OverDoz)ed.
We’re going to start by posing two questions: Who the fuck are these guys? Why didn’t we discover them sooner? Left coast rap collective OverDoz just dropped visuals for their single “Lauren London” and we’ve been playing the video for about three days straight. Consisting of Joon, P, Kent Jamz and Cream, OverDoz are a fun young bunch that wield …
In Need of a Boost.
The heat can really take it out of you energy wise and instead of doing a snail crawl to the nearest coffee pot, we found a less teeth-staining way to get back some of your robbed chutzpah. Poached from the lovely Chantelle Grady, this brief list of vitamin boosters also include a cold/flu remedy, perfect for those of you who …
Shape Shifting.
Illustrator Hitarika uses various shape to create some keen figures. 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
The Lullaby of Kendra Morris.
Kendra Morris isn’t just a singer, she isn’t just a voice with a pretty a face nor is she a reincarnation of a talented free spirit. The daughter of musicians, she is a splendid creature invested in the theory of melody, song and harmonious lore. [divider]SPONSORED AD[/divider] [divider][/divider] We actually covered Morris earlier this year and remained smitten with her …
Picture in a Picture.
Christoph Wohlfahrt shot model Christoph Wohlfahrt in the ‘School Girl’ story for the Summer issue of German Qvest magazine. Styled by Megal Grouchka, Caroline wears Marni, Rochas, Paul Smith, Diane von Furstenberg and others. 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,” …
99 Copies of Books on the Wall.
Melissa Jay Craig is truly intertwined with her work. The effort and dedication she puts into each piece is unfathomable. In fact, many paper artists can be accused of such dedication but it often takes further examination to come to such a conclusion. However, when it comes to Craig’s (S)Edition, you can see it from miles off. Craig, who is very …
Policing the Police.
From Jiu-jitsu : a comprehensive and copiously illustrated treatise on the wonderful Japanese method of attack and self-defense (1904). 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
No Apologies.
A moving documentary about Chinese artist Ai Weiwei is set to hit US theater this upcoming July. Ai WeiWei, reffered to Ai God by some, is one of China’s most prolific and politically aware artist to ever live. In land where freedom of is expression is prohibited and censorship is king, WeiWei has been beaten, harass, detained and has also had …
The Soundtrack to Murder.
“It is forbidden to kill; therefore all murderers are punished unless they kill in large numbers and to the sound of trumpets.” – Voltaire. 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
The Tall Tale of Kane Mayfield.
Quiet Lunch often pushes the notion of staying true to one’s self. But it is a theory that is directly injured by the nega-slogan “easier said than done”. Nonetheless, the theory still rings true for some. Not everyone is meant to chase their dream but Kane Mayfield isn’t one of them. This isn’t the story of an artistic soul who struggled …
Lana’s National Anthem.
Lana Del Rey released visuals for her single “National Anthem”. The video takes on an historical context, featuring Del Rey as Jacqueline Kennedy and rapper A$AP Rocky as John F. Kennedy. The two have been building up a collaborative buzz over the past couple of months and after a fair amount of teasing, have finally released material. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Money Grows in Trees.
Alongside the money tree at Becky Falls is the following description: “Nobody knows the exact origin of the Money Tree, but local legend has it that many years ago, this path was the main route from the Moor to Bovey Tracey. It is said that a huge serpent lived in the brook and ate the occasional unsuspecting traveller. In order …
Murphy’s Maybes.
Orlagh Murphy seems to be perpetually caught in a somewhat terrifying but ethereal daymare. She invokes a sense of precise chaos. She plays with the balance between innocence and malice. With too much structure to be abstract and too little obedience to be by the books, it’s hard to exactly determine what message Murphy is trying to convey. It’s also a little …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: A Landing Worth More Than Three Points.
We missed last week but we’re back with a goodie. We all know that a hero is nothing without a three point landing. Sure, you can always land on two feet but who wants to see that shit? No one. That’s why we went out and fetched this supercut of three point landings made by Duncan Robson with music by Joel Robson. …
To All My Bad Bitches.
Rapper Lupe Fiasco turned some heads with “Around My Way” and had a lot of fans pontificating the return of the “Old Lupe”. Well, in a TRUE return to form, Lupe recently released “Bitch Bad”. Off bat, the title of the song already reeks of sarcasm. Before Lupe even says a word, you know what’s about to go down… some stone cold …
An Eyeful.
Dutch artist Desiree Palmen is a magician of sorts. Almost seamlessly melting her subjects into her pieces Palmen paints her dummies into a corner (or sidewalk or staircase)–making for one hell of an optical illusion. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Shameful Singles: Songs We’re Embarrassed to Love.
We’ve been giving you cool music all month long but it’s time that we step away from the notion of dope and get a little honest. When we’re not playing hip and trendy, we moonlight as fairly handsome über losers. This means that in our spare time, you can probably find us picking noses, giving babies the finger and listening …
Compliments to the Fool!
“A fool flatters himself, a wise man flatters the fool.” – Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton. 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
Quiet Lunch Present Mayfield. (Sneak Peek.)
This week’s book is featuring Kane Mayfield and we decided to give an appetizer ahead of time. Be on the look out for “The Tall Tale of Kane Mayfield” COMING SOON. 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 …
Running Wild. (NSFW)
Swiss artist Michel Comte originally started out as an art restorer but, through his own autodidacticism, became a master of photography. Although Comte has shot a number of famous names, he remains unfazed and is always looking to push the boundaries of his craft. “If I no longer have a sense of risk I immediately move on. I probably inherited …
Three Little Birds.
When we first laid eyes on these cute little lamps by Fajno, we had a feeling that everything little thing was going to be alright! The Marina’s Birds lamps are available in a variety of colors, as well as materials and fixtures–from table top to overhead. Sure to brighten up your day while brightening up your room, they are kitschy …
Skull Candy.
For anyone who happens to be a former orchestra nerd and plays the violin (like our editor at large, Grizzy) or are simply a collector, this skull electric violin made by Jeff Stratton is one that deserves its own space–hell, maybe even its own damn hallway. This five-string beast is carved out of natural wood and backed by the devil …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Jorum.
Jorum (Pronounced: jor•em)→ noun.: a) a large drinking vessel or its content. Example: “Bill and Bob enjoyed their jorums of lager.” 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
Prada Squared.
Miuccia Prada is looking to dismantle the current print and pattern trend that has been running wild this year. The designer envisions a more minimalist look for the future, opting for solid colors, clean silhouettes and a somewhat sporty motif. Prada’s Summer/Spring 2013 menswear collection made its debut at Men’s Fashion Week in Milan and being seen as a brilliant …
The Pie Hole: Strawberry Shortcake, Cream on Top.
Ever have a piece of cake so delicious you wanted to hoard it all for yourself? Well now you can with this recipe for individual strawberry shortcakes, courtesy of the Food Network. Light and airy, these baby cakes are to die for and make for a great summer dessert, and what’s even better: the calorie count won’t bust your gut. …