Conscious rhymesayer Lupe Fiasco released visuals for “Around My Way (Freedom Isn’t Free)” yesterday. Many are using the opportunity to claim that Lupe is back while also taking parting shots at his last effort Lasers — which was seen as somewhat of a failure. This single will more than likely be found on his future effort, tentatively titled Lupe Fiasco’s Food & …
Nesting.
German installation artist Simon Husslein creates a dazzling light display in his Nest One project. 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
Forgiving the Ungrateful.
“True generosity means accepting ingratitude.” – Coco Chanel. 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 Pie Hole: Ice Cream, You Scream!
Summer is the perfect time of year to enjoy the always delicious, never disappointing frozen treat of all man kind: ice cream! And you don’t need a fancy schmancy machine to make this velvety smooth concoction. Borrowed from culinary couple, Kevin & Amanda, this recipe for Cinnamon Bun ice cream takes little effort to make and even less effort to …
If These Walls Could Talk.
This week, we are kicking our eardrums in with this dope track from Kansas City rapper, Krizz Kaliko. Featuring fellow hometown native–and frequent collaborator–Tech N9ne, “Hello Walls” is a three and a half-plus minute journey through different sound textures; a genre dubbed “funkra” in where funk, rap, rock, R&B and opera is all incorporated. Kaliko’s latest drop, Kickin’ and Screamin’, …
Mom Uses Facebook to Punish Daughter Over Inappropriate Photos.
ReShonda Tate Billingsley is another parent in the string of parents who have recently taken to the social networking site, Facebook, as means of exacting punishment for their children’s behavior. It is a growing trend of parents taking to such a public forum in reprimanding their children; some critics are arguing that the new method may damage an adolescent’s self …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 21st, 2012. – May 27th, 2012.
We’re up to our usual shenanigans this week but our 4th book sees super producer and accomplished engineer Mike Dean! That’s right, the man behind Watch the Throne and other GOOD Music sat down with us to talk about his career, his craft and everything else in between. Stay Tuned! Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
(Jacked) Daniels.
The makers at Epic Meal Time have given a whole new meaning to the term “whiskey dick.” Presenting the newest addition to their family of food-inspired novelty items, Whiskey Dick is a bourbon-flavored lubricant that is aged four years in white oak and has won the Triple Gold Medal Award at the 10th Annual Great American Sex & Drinking Festival …
Playing With Your Food. (Slightly NSFW)
Photographer Carl Kleiner has what you could call an obsession with food. His method of creating stark contrasts by manipulating the dry and wet ingredients into geometric and abstract shapes is as awe-inspiring as it is innovative. Often collaborating with his wife, Evelina, the Kleiners have designed sets for various IKEA projects, to shooting a roster of artists for a …
Far From Gray.
Christine Gray makes her paints bleed so vibrantly, you could call it a “hue-icide.” Her paintings are just the right mix of textbook still life with a touch of storybook flair, and her range of subjects makes for an appropriate hodgepodge of illustrations. Dabbling in both watercolor and oil paint, Gray saturates her canvases with pure, unadulterated technicolor. Quiet LunchQuiet …
Boys Will Be Boys.
Xhxix’s work is a little grotesque but it has a soft dreamy quality to it that cushions its harsh entry. The Japanese artist’s pieces feed on abstract gore and strives on trailer parkesque banality. We had a digital sit down with Xhxix and asked him one of our usual questions — along with a very important one submitted by a …
Minimalist Mod.
Robert van Embricqs designs his furniture with an organic and additive-free mind. Without adding any bells or whistles, his pieces are the epitome of minimalist functionality; the simplicity of it is its crowning glory. Embricqs finds inspiration in nature, focusing in on plant and bone structures. Geometric shapes also serve as Embricqs’ blueprint, adding a more organized and clear structure …
That Was the Old Patrick.
Patrick Leger is in a class all his own. His vintage appeal and high brow execution is effective enough to elevate his audience’s ability to interpret exactly what he’s telling them without leaving them in the dark. More simply put, Leger never dumbs down but makes it easy enough for his audience to keep stride right along with him. He’s …
A Contradiction.
“I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use.” – Galileo Galilei. 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,” …
Freshly Squeezed.
Brooklyn alternative dance trio Lemonade just released their new single “Soft Kiss”; which is dreamy, synth-y and reminds us of an updated Duran Duran. The track is slower paced and appropriate for a hipster bop, but Lemonade brings all the cool kids to the yard. Their second album, Diver, is due out May 29th. Take a listen to “Soft Kiss” …
Charlotte’s Ebb.
French painter Charlotte Caron knows our true nature. When we came upon her Portraits series, it struck a chord in our cranial guitar. The contrast between the two subjects, man and animal, combined to make a captivating image that tells a story of vivid transformation. The message what obvious but didn’t quite give itself up all together. The more we looked at the …
Middle Life Childhood.
“Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men.” – Kin Hubbard. 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
Damián Dismantled.
At first glance, Damián Ortega’s work looks like a graveyard of destroyed and discarded items. But upon closer inspection you come to realize that his pieces are simply a dissection of the everyday, that, in some cases, fuel our socioeconomic existence. From cars to construction tools, his suspended works of art look as though you can take a pencil and …
Facebook Co-Founder to Renounce His Citizenship.
Facebook co-founder, Eduardo Saverin, is looking to renounce his US citizenship in efforts that it will allow him to avoid paying hundreds of millions in taxes; a move that could ultimately cost him any opportunity of reentering the United States. US senators are up in arms regarding Saverin’s attempted move and have taken the Ex-PATRIOT Act, which stands for “Expatriation …
NY Photo Festival in DUMBO.
Running until Sunday, May 20th, The New York Photo Festival will be housed at various locations all over DUMBO. The event is curated by Glenn Ruga, Amy Smith-Stewart, Claude Grunitzky, and Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid. Tickets and schedules to individual shows, as well the list of the artists participating, are available through the NYPH site …
Darkly Dreaming Darick.
Darick Maasen is one twisted individual. He takes iconic childhood characters and brings them to life, sort of, by creating mock “taxidermy” figures. Although Maasen is proficient in various mediums, it is his sculptures that grip you by the eyeballs and keep them locked with no sign of ever letting go. Although Maasen’s figures are reminiscent of a Frankenstein workshop, …
A New Brand of Currency.
We recently visited Sean Kelly gallery this week to check out Kehinde Wiley‘s An Economy of Grace and we were absolutely floored to say the least. Wiley uses An Economy of Grace to address the lack of Afrocentric beauty in art’s history. The subjects’ — who were cast straight off the streets of New York City — poses are based …
Book ‘Em, Danno!: A Rare Look.
Welcome to Book ‘Em, Danno!:…, a segment where we suggest a favorably organized group of words that have been conveniently placed into book form. We haven’t necessarily read these books but we have seen them on a shelf somewhere before. Joel Sartore–photographer for National Geographic and animal activist — gives us an intimate look at our fellow earth dwellers who …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Chigoe.
Chigoe (Pronounced: chi•go)→ Noun.: a) a tropical flea (Tunga penetrans) of which the fertile female causes great discomfort by burrowing under the skin. b) also known as “chigger.” Example: “During our tropical vacation Sally caught a bad case of chigoe.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Thrown.
We all know that girl: the one who flirts with every and anything with a pulse, eventually throwing herself (and her sense of self respect) out the window. But when Lilly McElroy composed her photo flip book, I Throw Myself At Men, she took the throwing part to a whole other level. Literally using herself as a human catapult, McElroy …
Back in the Boondocks.
Could it be? Yes, it is the return of Adult Swim’s prodigal son The Boondocks. A fourth season was recently announced on Adult Swim’s website and it’s already spreading through the web like wildfire. The Aaron McGruder brainchild originally started out as a strip in the The Diamondback and since becoming an animated series on Adult Swim, it has garnered a substantial cult and mainstream following. …
Heart of Glass.
This innovative vase, designed by Eva Milinkovic of Tsunami Glassworks, is enough to make your heart go pitter-pat. Sleek, vibrant and a must-have for your humble abode, the Ventricle Vessel is hand blown and designed by using the construction of a human heart as reference. Each piece is uniquely made and available by custom order in sizes 10″, 16″ and …
Ad Nauseum.
In an age where advertisements dictate society, it is expected that there will be some hits and misses. Before civil rights, women’s rights–and plain old common sense–activists stepped in, advertisements of commercialism past were oftentimes off color and blatantly offensive. Inspired by Demilked, these retro ads are a reminder of how far we’ve come and how today’s ads, though annoying, …
Serene Ghetti.
Brazilian sculptor Dalton Ghetti knows a thing or two about detail. Fostering a familiarity with tools since childhood, Ghetti has taken that familiarity and has made something meticulously unique. Leaving behind the world of larger works, Ghetti’s pencil sculptures focuses on the small things — both literally and figuratively: “At first, he carved large objects; but in 1986, as a challenge to …
La Voz Dormida.
Lithuanian fashion model Edita Vilkeviciute toughens up in the military inspired ‘La Voz Dormida Guerrilla Girl’ for V Spain #16. Vilkeviciute was photographed by Nathaniel Goldberg and styled by Gillian Wilkins in Balenciaga, Lanvin, and Miu Miu. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
The Do-Over.
2012 is reaching its midway point and it’s time for a Do-Over. The soiree, which took place in Los Angeles last year, is coming to downtown Brooklyn on May 27th and boasts a secret cast that only makes the event more enticing. Taking place each summer Sunday, the Do-Over is one the longest running music events around. This promises to …
Rose’s Colored Glasses.
There is something honest and patient about Eric Rose‘s photography. He takes his time. He knows the importance of the task at hand and doesn’t feel the need to rush. Rose’s purpose isn’t just to take pretty pictures. Rose uses his photography to enrich human existence. We had the pleasure of asking Rose about the true source of his inspiration and this …
The Power of Nothing.
“But to me nothing – the negative, the empty – is exceedingly powerful.” – Alan Watts. 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
Hump Day Treat of the Week: Smooth Operators.
Dudes dance in videos all the time but not like this. 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 it. quietlunch.com
iPad Mini Rumored to Hit Market in October.
The gadget world is rumbling with rumors of Apple’s newest iPad Mini being released this October. Equipped with a 7-inch screen and available for the affordable price in the $200-250 range, the iPad’s little cousin is set to give the Kindle Fire a direct run for its money. It will run on the Google Android operating system and although it …
In(debt)ed.
In an economy that is currently in the depths–a depth that some are hesitantly calling the second coming of the Great Depression–Americans all over are reeling from the impact. However, it is today’s college graduates that are perhaps suffering the most. A college degree carried an immense weight before the recession wave took over the US and it is almost …
So Good It (Kurtz).
Rory Kurtz‘s work is full on drama; it doesn’t play nice and goes straight for the jugular. Although his pieces seem kosher at first, you quickly discover that Kurtz has slipped you a capsule of surrealism. And if there is one thing you will realize about his art is that you can never simply look at his art — you …
AROE x Adam ‘MCA’ Yauch Tribute Wall.
With the effects of losing Adam Yauch still lingering, graffiti artist AROE executes an extensive and perfectly detailed mural inspired by the Beastie Boys’ 1986 debut album cover Licensed to Ill. 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 …
Bath & Beyond.
Peep this readymade bath chair. Cut, bent and legs added — with a surprisingly comfortable result — from Reddish Studio . 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: Baubling.
Baubling (Pronounced: Bawb•ling)→ Adjective.: a) insignificant, contemptible. b) not worth considering. Example: “The baubling thieves stole the Christmas gifts that were intended for needy children .” 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 Pie Hole: Bet. What’s the Spread?
White Bean Cauliflower and Spinach Spread Quesadilla.↓ Chelsey from The Paper Mama made an nifty adaptation to an already delicious Martha Stewart recipe and we couldn’t help but bring it our readers. Ingredients.↓ • 1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces • 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving • Coarse salt and …
Book ‘Em, Danno!: Abnormally Normal.
Welcome to Book ‘Em, Danno!:…, a segment where we suggest a favorably organized group of words that have been conveniently placed into book form. We haven’t necessarily read these books but we have seen them on a shelf somewhere before. In this vast space we call Planet Earth, we have all had our fair share of run ins with some …
Bear & Co.: “Bear Gets Tricked.”
‡Episode No. 3: “Bear Gets Tricked.”‡ ‡ Created by Akeem K. Duncan & Rachel J. Burkett. ‡ ‡ Written by Lamont Dunnigan & Akeem K. Duncan. ‡ ‡ Illustrated by Akeem K. Duncan. ‡ ‡ Arrangement by Bim Star. ‡ 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 …
Fort Lee Bans Folks From Texting While Walking.
In an effort to rectify the dangers of texting-induced distractions, officials in Fort Lee, New Jersey, have implemented a citywide ban on pedestrians who are caught texting while walking. The offense carries an $85 fine; a hefty monetary consequence to pay for sending an oftentimes one word response. Fort Lee’s population is 32,000 strong and since implementing the law, the city …
On a Hipster Hunt.
Now and days, hipsters are in absolute abundance, lurking in every beer garden and strolling through every quaint backstreet. You literally cannot walk more than half a city block without running into one and Columbia graduate Julie Percha knows this all too well. Hipsters are considered kindred souls by few, well dressed vagabonds by some, and a contradiction by many. …