In our words, Eric Fortune‘s work is best classified as post-apocalyptic surrealism. The Columbus, Ohio based artist creates an ominous, almost violent, atmosphere that clashes with his subjects’ serenity. 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 …
Puzzled. (NSFW)
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That Has to (Hertz).
Graphic designer Viktor Hertz knows, that when it comes to advertising, there is a war going on for our minds. His series, Honest Logos, seeks to disarm the “enemy.” 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 …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 28th, 2012. – June 3rd, 2012.
Our month of celebration is coming to an end and with the way things have been going, it may just turn into a celebration all year long. This week’s book sees an exclusive interview with Gotham City paper artist Jean Seestadt; we’re also reviewing El-P’s buzzworthy Cure 4 Cancer and having a few words with Italian artist Claudio Parentela. Stay Tuned! …
(Retro)de.
Imagine you could just, I don’t know, plug in a device to your computer at your cubicle during a Quiet Lunch and play your favorite Sega Genesis or Super Nintendo games. What if you could get a quick break by playing a round of Street Fighter II’ Special Edition with James, who is always talking smack about his ‘old school’ …
Bottle Cap Assassins.
What you are about to see is a video inspired by a film from Songs of the Early Riser, an exhibit by artist Adam Young. Chris Sumers, who was a part of the film in Adam’s exhibit, decided to make it all one worthwhile video. Adam originally had 4 different edits looping at the show in his installation, but this edit is …
PJ(in) with Mike Dean & Scott Mescudi.
This is the life of a true musician. Our homie, Mike Dean, just sent over a dope picture with Scott Mescudi (@wizardcud ) , better known as Kid Cudi, in between shows on the Watch The Throne European Tour. FOR PING/REBLOG/POST PERMISSIONS, PLEASE EMAIL: → CLICK HERE ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life …
The Roads to Creation.
Sometimes art takes patience; and once patience is coupled with innovation, it can make for an intriguing experience. Nikki Rosato‘s road map pieces — made from hand cut road maps — looks dizzying at first but a simple step back allows you see the “bigger picture”. We caught up with Rosato and attempted to explore the artist behind these seemingly intricate masterpieces. …
Water(words).
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Ultra Violent Beauty.
Cara Phillips Ultra Violet Beauty series is vivid and honest. The photographer discovered UV photography while researching her first body of the work in the beauty industry. 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
Lamp Reloaded.
These cool 9mm lamps would go perfectly in the apartment of Max Payne or Jason Statham but for the frugal price of $175.00 USD, any Joe Schmoe can feel like a complete badass with these babies adorning the walls of his man cave. That last sentence sounded kind of strange but you get our drift. These handmade ceramic lamps measure 4″ x …
Eternal (Summer).
Rest in Paradise, Miss Summer. This past weekend the world said goodbye to the ubiquitous queen of disco and grace, Donna Summer. Summer was not only a phenomenal singer with a talent that carried remnants of disco into later generations but she was also one of the fashion mavens of an era. Dedicated in her honor, we pay homage to …
Beats by Dre x Staple Designs.
We headed over to BEATS x STAPLE launch on Greene Street last night. The place was packed with audio junkies, hipsters and tech geeks — you know, precisely our kind of folk! Ciroc was in abundance and we almost forgot that we were there not to get drunk off of our lovable asses but to document the festivities. We ran …
More Than Meets The Eye.
From a distance Sagaki Keita’s works are deceptively normal but upon closer inspection you come to realize that his recreations are comprised of thousands of tiny doodles. His works are hand-drawn in ink, sans a draft, and can take between a few weeks to 10 months to finish. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
The Pie Hole: Memorable Chicken Salad Sliders.
Happy Memorial Day, Lunchers! We all know this weekend will be filled with the three best “Bs” to kick off the summer–beer, bud(dies), and barbecue–so in honor of the holiday we decided to feature this super easy recipe for bomb-ass chicken salad sliders; so simple you can make them when you’re already drunk! Borrowed from our favorite buttered up Southern …
Trayvoning.
Quiet Lunch Magazine normally refrains from taking a subjective approach to any current event story; however, this one struck such a nerve with us that we can say nothing more except shame on those who encourage such cruel behavior. In what can be deemed as the most despicable and disgusting “trends” to date, folks have been taking to photographing themselves …
Mike Dean, Check Two, One, Two.
This spring hasn’t exactly been on its best behavior. The air has been cooler than usual and the sky has had more of an autumn charm than a spring cheer. But meteorological misbehavior endured, we made our way through a rainy afternoon last week to Jungle City in Chelsea to talk shop with Mike Dean. The Grammy award-winning super producer was packing …
Playbook.
“My life is an open book. With illustrations.” –Hugh Hefner. 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 Feel for Keal.
UK artist Barbara Keal’s handmade felt hats show us where the wild things really are. Made from alpaca and sheep wool, Keal makes the felt herself and fashions the hats after various wild beasts; from steer to jungle cats. Her wares are rustic and primal, able to bring out the animal in anyone, so go ahead: let out that guttural …
Shakespeare Swag.
We here at Quiet Lunch like to consider ourselves a fine group of wordsmiths (’cause we like to talk good and stuff) so this week’s LYSL is a roster of the origins of words that we use often, if not sometimes too much. Words like “swagger”, “nerd” and “Yahoo”, for examples, are the ones that some believe to be new …
Guy Rules #48
“The only acceptable gifts one dude can give to another dude are booze, a gun or a sword.” * *Today’s Guy Rule is not a Quiet Lunch original* 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 …
Resting Upright.
There was a time when sleeping vertically was a privilege strictly reserved for vampires and heroin addicts but now, thanks to contemporary visual artist, Ernesto Neto, we can all sleep like vampire heroin addicts. The Brazilian artist’s installations are some of the comfiest displays you’ll ever have the pleasure of seeing — the vertical bed just being one of them. …
The Write Stuff.
Welcome to writer’s paradise! This nifty typewriter gadget turns your desktop or iPad into an awesomely retro desk centerpiece via USB connection and is perfect for those who appreciate the humble beginnings of word processing technology. Available already made for a good chunk of change (between $600-$800 a pop), you can also opt to purchase the conversion kit if you …
The Beauties & the Beasties.
Jenny Liz Rome‘s knack for mixing untamed nature with high fashion is worth cherishing. The fine artist, who is also a photographer, skillfully weaves together feral beast with raw beauty. 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 …
One Advance Summer.
Here’s a charming little video for a song that could very well be the song we play all summer. Directed by Philip Hodges and performed by Advance Base, “Summer Music” is a glum but nonchalant tale of separation and redemption. In the video, a heartbroken muppet-like fellow named Fritz finds himself down in the dumps over losing his human girlfriend Chelsea but …
The Pie Hole: (Pac)king On the Pounds.
Pac-Man’s anniversary came and went yesterday and we’re kind of ashamed that we missed it. The iconic Tōru Iwatani brainchild made its debut in Japan on May 22nd 1980 and made its North American debut later that Fall. According to the Davie Brown Celebrity Index, Pac-Man has the highest brand awareness of any video game character among American consumers, recognized by 94 percent of them. …
Hug a Tree, Hug This Mug.
There’s something about this mug that gives us a woody. Crafted by hand and designed by Oji Masanori at the Takahashi Kougei wood workshop, the Kami Wood Mug is a touch lumberjack chic with its green-conscious flair. Casually cool and zen, this mug is made of castor aralia wood from the Hokkaido island in Japan and finished with polyurethane to …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: That’s My Jaaam!
So there once was a show way back when about a dude so Fresh & some of his friends… Here is our viral Hump Day Treat of the Week: 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 …
You Can Too.
We found these ill shoes from Yuketen‘s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. The shoe is made from multicoloured suede leather panels in a palette of brown, blue and burgundy. The crepe sole is 100% rubber. The upbeat color scheme is perfect for the upcoming summer and can even carry on into the fall — especially if the summer decides to go Indian. ↓ Blutcher …
Let’s Get Blown.
Visitors to the TADAO CERN studio in Lithuania were asked to participate in a shoot with photographer, Tadas Černiauskas, who aimed a high powered leaf blower at his subjects. The series of photos, entitled Blow Job, are a collection of deliriously funny moments captured for years of potential blackmail to come. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Bad Folk; Bad Politics.
“If human beings are fundamentally good, no government is necessary; if they are fundamentally bad, any government, being composed of human beings, would be bad also.” – Fred Woodworth. 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,” …
Identity Projection.
19 year-old Isobel Wood has a sense of humor. But it isn’t all fun and games. Her Temperament series (oil paint on paper) contains an interesting message once you get past the slight giggle fit. “The absence of the face confounds our anthropomorphic projections and frustrates our tendency to want to read signs of temperament/character in our pet animals. a common reaction …
10 Year Old Goes to College.
Dafne Almazan Anaya, a Mexican native, is Mexico’s youngest college student. At just 10 years old, Anaya is currently enrolled at the Technology Institute of Monterrey where she is earning a Psychology degree. Anaya comes from a family of advanced thinkers; her older brother graduated college at the age of 16 and now, at age 18, is studying to become …
D'(Angel)o from Above.
The godfather of neo-soul has return in all his glory. After a 12 year hiatus, D’Angelo recently resurfaced in a profile for GQ. In the interview, D’Angelo speaks about his career, his addiction, his brushes with death and his eventful resurrection. The critically acclaimed singer, who was once considered the heir apparent to the throne of soul music, emerged in the …
Jungle of the Future.
A-lab Milano design duo Alessandro Biasi and Simona Costa’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection features an assortment of wild prints. Bright, powerful and like taking a tiger swipe to the face, their juxtaposition of the jungle coupled with innovative design is perfect for conquering the feral world of fashion. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Hard Cash.
New York sculptor Randall Rosenthal creates a realistic jackpot that isn’t what seems. Made from wood, Rosenthal created this piece from a single block. We aren’t sure about the tools he uses but the results are phenomenal. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
Split Wood, Stitch Wood.
his one-of-a-kind design dream comes courtesy of Uhuru Design in Brooklyn, New York, and is handmade out of flitch-cut hardwood and recycled plastic. Available in seafoam, red and blue stitch accents, the Stitched Table is the perfect mix of functionality and quirk; making for a great conversation piece. You can choose from a selection of customizable sizes and finishes, and …
Picnic Basket Pose.
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Happy Food.
We found this entertaining short from duo Beth and Jonny of Yum Yum London. The short, titled Happy Food features the usual Yum Yum sorts with audio done by David Kamp. Happy Food.↓ 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 …
Action Bronson Gets His Britches Sued.
Action Bronson, the Queens indie rapper, is being hit with a $70,000 lawsuit from Clockwork Music after he failed to fulfill his 17-date tour contract in Europe. Clockwork has claimed that Bronson received full payment for the first seven dates, which he performed, but bailed on the remaining 10 without returning any of the deposits he received. According to various …
Linear Travel.
The Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management at NYU’s Wagner school used data from the US Census & US DOT to construct an interactive map that displays the air routes of those commute to work via airplane every week. Census data shows that there are about 43,000 people who commute by plane. → Click here ← to check out the interactive map on Transportation …
Keeping (Father) Time.
Growing up, some of us may have had a grandfather clock in our home. It’s hourly dong chime was soothing for some, but for others it was an unwanted alarm clock. Originally designed in 1656 by Christiaan Huygens, it was once touted as the world’s most accurate timekeeper, but with more city dwellers residing in smaller living spaces with walls as thin …
The Haunting of Sarah Ann.
“I love the work of Sylvia Plath and Anne Sexton. I am inspired by their dark examining of their inner workings.” Sarah Ann Loreth‘s photography is a demonstration of tortured beauty. Using an an eye that is appropriately askew, her work challenges the audience to embrace the human condition by confronting the dark and macabre. Unshakably, Loreth etches her deepest, …
Brickhouse.
“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.” – David Brinkley. 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
Hair Did. (NSFW)
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