“How can a society that exists on instant mashed potatoes, packaged cake mixes, frozen dinners, and instant cameras teach patience to its young?” – Paul Sweeney. 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. …
Dentist Appointment.
British trio Felix recently released their second studio album late last month and it eventually made its way to our ears by splendid serendipity. Consisting of Lucinda Chua, Chris Summerlin and Elv Beetham, Felix made noise with their debut effort in 2009 and are looking to build on that buzz with the sophomore offering Oh Holy Molar. Well played. From start to …
Jewel of the Jungle.
Still rolling off her success of the hit banger, “212”, Azealia Banks’ newest drop is taking it from the streets of Harlem to the jungle. The Hudson Mohawke and Nick Hook produced “Jumanji” is laced with tribal rhythms and Banks’s signature school yard taunt flow and is the first track off her upcoming mixtape, Fantastic. Take a listen and download …
Colombian Devil’s Breath.
More potent than salvia or even some hardcore heroin, the world’s scariest drug is rearing its ugly head. Though not new to the world, few know of the effects of scopolamine or “devil’s breath” as it is referred to and it reduces one’s free will and sense of being; suspending them in a zombie-like state. Also compared to having effects …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ May 14th, 2012. – May 20th, 2012.
This week sees the likes of Charlotte Caron, Patrick Leger, photographer Eric Rose, digital illustrator 非 and architectural designer Robert van Embricqs. Julie Percha goes on a Hipster Hunt and the iPad Mini rumors receive another jolt of “authenticity”. We also get a sit down with Dirty South pioneer Mike Dean! Stay Tuned! Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Over & Dover.
Amy Dover‘s work is shrouded in an air of antiquated melancholy. Grounded in a dismal reality but propelled by an instinctively glum allure, Dover uses her illustrations to tell tales of a Grimm nature. While a majority of Amy’s work possesses a stern innocence, it also conceals a dangerous weapon that is forged in a fire of stoic despair and …
Bear & Co.: Sendak Dies.
‡Episode No. 2: “Sendak Dies.”‡ ‡ 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 Daily,” …
No Offense, Mama.
“I’m 23 years old. I might just be my mother’s child, but in all reality, I’m everybody’s child. Nobody raised me; I was raised in this society.” – Tupac Shakur. 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 …
Ryan and His Animals.
We headed over to Team Gallery for a subtle afternoon of animal nudes and — no, wait, that came out wrong. Do over? We finally pulled ourselves away from our stations and headed over to Team Gallery to check out Ryan McGinley‘s Animals exhibit, an event that we’ve been anticipating all week long. The series included nude subjects accompanied by …
Pleasant Mother’s Day.
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Restricted Movement.
Polish photographer Pawel Jaszczuk captures a series of Asian businessmen in an anything but structured state. Jaszczuk’s Stay Still series is an odd collective. We didn’t know exactly what to make of it but we knew it was brilliant. It isn’t like other photographs that depict its subject just laying there and appropriately not giving a shit. The lack of …
A Slumber in the Enchanted Forest.
We found this dope Forest Canopy Bed by Anthropologie and despite the $5000+ price tag, we wouldn’t mind skipping a few meals and turning a few tricks to secure this gorgeous handmade resting place. Made from hand forged iron, this canopy can only make your dreams sweeter. It can take some time to assemble but at least you have a …
Siri, Say What??
For all you iPhone owners out there, we know how much Siri has taken the concept of the smart phone to the next level. However, after stumbling upon this video courtesy of Funny or Die we came to realize that like every bit of technology out there, Siri may have still had a few kinks to work out. No pun …
Volksfaden Fabrics.
Volksfaden is an online printed fabric shop but it wasn’t just their collection that grabbed our attention. Their photo collages of prints by various print makers superimposed onto black and white photographs are too cool for art school. The photo collages are done by Katharina Neubert and Linda Gaylord for the selected prints featured, making for one-of-a-kind pop art promotion. …
Dance Provides Solace for Sex Trafficking Victims.
Victims of the sex trafficking trade in Kolkata, India, have turned to creative measures to cope with the pain of their former existence. The women of Kolkata Sanved, a dance therapy company founded in 2004 by Sohini Chakraborty, express themselves through beautiful movement, helping them to rebuild a once shattered image. “Sanved”, which means “that which responds to stimulus” according …
Enough to Make Your Lunchbox Jealous.
We’ve been suckers for nostalgia this whole week but this item we’re about to show you literally places the cherry atop our retrospective sundae. Nintendo Console Lunchbox.↓ Made from an old broken Nintendo system, the interior is lined with vinyl tape and it also includes a lockable latch that is guaranteed to keep King Koopa out of your coin stash. …
Under the Trees.
Self-taught artist Sebastien Preschoux creates delightful displays that are very similar to those of Maria Aparicio. His pieces are slightly contradictory, a series of geometric patterns placed in an environment that is occupied by organic shapes. 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. …
Fire x Water.
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One Giant Step for Man.
“Art is a step from what is obvious and well-known toward what is arcane and concealed.” – Khalil Gibran. 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
Pinsanity.
Our newest favorite YouTube channel, Comediva just released a new comedy sketch about something called Pinterest. In case you’ve been living under a rock and have never heard of it, it’s one of this year’s hottest social networks that will probably be bought for like $1.5 jillion or some other ridiculous amount. In this episode, the main character takes Pinterest …
Ghost God.
A$AP affiliate SpaceGhostPurrp recently released new visuals for his single “The Black God”. Many are anticipating his forthcoming project Mysterious Phonk: Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp and telling from the likes of this video, we’re in for a shitload of phonk, grim gold, and deep black. Mysterious Phonk: Chronicles of SpaceGhostPurrp is set for June 12th. “The Black God” by SpaceGhostPurrp.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Guy Rule #62
Never take lady advice from a guy who follows it up with, “Trust me, bitches love that shit.” 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
Swimming in Trash.
Shoegaze quartet Trailer Trash Tracys just released a new video today for “Los Angered”, the first single from their debut album Ester. The video, directed by Penny Mills, is a dreamy and psychedelic whirlpool consisting of trippy colors, vibrant foams and melting crayons. The London gang looks semi-disinterested — as usual — while Susanne Aztoria’s honeyed vocals sing a sweet lullaby. “Los …
Spring’s Flower.
Dominican-American photographer Luis Guillén captures Nykhor for a makeup editorial in Bullett Magazine. 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
Bear & Co.: “Back in the Fray, Ery’day.”
‡Episode I: “Back in the Fray, Ery’day.”‡ ‡ Created by Akeem K. Duncan & Rachel J. Burkett. ‡ ‡ Written by Akeem K. Duncan & Lamont Dunnigan. ‡ ‡ 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 …
Etcher: Etch A Sketch for iPad.
Remember the days when you could make all of your mistakes disappear with a couple of shakes? The days where everything was connected and there was no such idea as isolation? Okay, maybe we were a little too into our Etch A Sketches but we’re pretty sure Ari Krupnik feels the same way. There is no other reason why he would …
The Proper Way to Choose Your Enemies.
“I choose my friends for their good looks, my acquaintances for their good characters, and my enemies for their intellects. A man cannot be too careful in the choice of his enemies.” – Oscar Wilde. 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. …
New York City Supporters Rejoice After Prez Obama Announces Support of Gay Marriage.
New Yorkers are universally reacting to the announcement made by President Obama yesterday supporting same sex marriage. The president made the long awaited announcement in support of the decision on ABC News, stating: “For me personally, it is important to go ahead and affirm that I think same sex couples should be able to get married.” Media and news outlets …
(Ana)mated.
Fresh off of Fashion Week in Belgrade, Serbian designer, Ana Ljubinkovic, has taken the concept of the lookbook a new dimension. Compiled of all animated GIF images — a burgeoning trend in the fashion world as of late — her Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook showcases her designs in a refreshingly innovative way, enhancing the already playful line. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Feeding TIME.
The latest issue of TIME, featuring our cover story on the rise of attachment parenting, “Are You Mom Enough?” hits newsstands Friday. (On the cover: Jamie Grumet, 26, and her son, 3, whom she breastfeeds. Photograph by Martin Schoeller for TIME) Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Bombs Away.
↓MCKENZIE SUEDE CROPPED BOMBER JACKET.↓ “Crafted from heavyweight suede, this Acne bomber jacket will cut a dash in the city. The deep blue shade is one of our favourites for this season, making this cover-up ideal for layering against navy or teal tones for an accomplished look. The slightly cropped, contemporary design looks best worn with slim-fitting trousers. Shown here with an Acne …
Just Super.
Romance Was Born’s Spring/Summer ‘12 collection made an appearance at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia and it was nothing short of SUPER. Designers Luke Sales and Anna Plunkett premiered an eye popping superhero motif filled with striking prints and hyperactive color. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
First Female Olympian from Qatar.
19 year-old Bahiya Al-Hamad is on the verge of making history. Al-Hamad is set to take part in the upcoming Olympics held in London and by doing so, she will become the Qatar’s first female Olympian. The young air-rifle shooter initially missed out the chance to compete when she fell half a point short after winning several regional competitions but was awarded …
Frank.
Normally on Quiet Lunch we feature art that is vivid, slightly misguided, and sometimes riddled with nudity; however, we decided to switch it up a bit by selecting an artist that brings a much needed level of refinement. Frank Caracciolo’s paintings are like stepping into a visual manifestation of your most profound thoughts. His works are everything abstract should be; …
Susie Bubble(s) in Rue Du Mail.
Style guru Susie Bubble flaunts a new Spring look the includes a beautiful dress from Parisian brand Rue du Mail. Their Spring/Summer 2012 collection consists of lively but simplistic patterns. It also plays heavily on sheer. But the Rue du Mail dress isn’t the only star in this wonderful outfit. If you’d like to purchase something from Rue du Mail collection …
Van Gogh Blues.
↓Junya Watanabe MAN ‡ Chambray Jacket Blue.↓ “In the context of the farmyard theme in this seasons Junya Watanabe MAN collection, there is something spookily reminiscent of Grant Wood’s, classic painting American Gothic in this two button blazer. Maybe it is the slightly short, shallow lapel, or just the thought that overalls could quite comfortably worn underneath. In exceptionally high quality chambray …
The Goose and the Ganders.
“I wouldn’t recommend sex, drugs or insanity for everyone, but they’ve always worked for me.” – Hunter S. Thompson. 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
WWJGMFMD: What Would Jesus Get Mom for Mother’s Day?
You’re probably noticing that you have been getting more Mum calls than usual lately but before you credit it to smothering mothering, check your calendar; it’s Mother’s Day this Sunday. We know, your bastard child brain lead to a slight case of convenient amnesia and you’re now praying to the heaven for inspiration– hence the title of this list. So …
Being Brenda.
We may have found the new Jamie Hewlett. Illustrator Brenda López has humongous knack for making everyday situations look captivating and idiomatic. Creating under the pseudonym Repeating Defect, López, much like Hewlett, pays careful attention to nuance and detail without overthinking. Her work is playful but occasionally takes on a poignantly serious undertone. The important thing about López’s work is the honesty; the subject matter, the …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Austere.
Austere (Pronounced: O•stir)→ Adjective.: a) stern and cold in appearance or manner. b) morally strict. c) markedly simple or unadorned. Example: “They choose austere furnishings for the office.” 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
Eternal Peace: Maurice Sendak.
Maurice Sendak, childhood author and creator of the hauntingly wonderful “Where The Wild Things Are“, passed away today at the age of 83. Sendak succumbed to complications of a recent stroke. The ubiquitous author created worlds that piqued every child’s imagination despite challenging our psyches with characters evoking something out of a nightmare. Sendak was essential in building our library …
Can’t Be Life.
“There must be more to life than having everything.” – Maurice Sendak. 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
Delving in the Soil of Design.
Design Soil is a project from the Japanese product design department at Kobe Design University. The project, run by professors and students, seeks to re-evaluate design practices. It also allows young designers to create at at the pace they wish to create — a process that is very much similar to plants growing in soil. “epilogue – prologue” is their latest …
Summertime Spectrum.
Painting done in the style of John Baldessari for the props of the film The Skin I Live in by Spanish graphic designer and photographer, Juan Gatti. 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
Sarah’s Candy. (Slightly NSFW)
Faintly reminiscent of last week’s feature on artist Kathryn Mcnaughton, New York illustrator Sarah Rosado‘s work is like chewing a piece of bubblegum laced with MDNA. Bright and cheeky, Rosado’s illustrations play on the contradiction of being playful and racy, making for one devilishly sweet visual treat. Rosado’s techniques are clean and very much in the vein of pop …