gly God recently teamed up with Famous Dex and Trill Sammy for the song, “Let’s Do It.” To be honest, Ugly God stole the show but Trill Sammy really piqued our interest. Not one to be left out, Famous Dex also just dropped a new single today titled “OK Dexter”. Have a listen to both! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
A Brief But Honest Look at Art Southampton 2016.
rt Southampton, one of the season’s most talked about fairs and the only reason why I would sit in a car for two and a half hours—with traffic—on a muggy summer day. This was my first time attending Art Southampton. I’ve heard so much about it from my friends and peers over the years and I finally got the chance …
GIF of the Day. | Thoughts.
Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete jungle. From be a stylist and clothing designer who’s pieces has graced the silhouettes of fashionistas and socialites alike, to running the streets to get the next story, Bim Star has made his name synonymous as the catalyst of the “urban-sophisticate” style in this new global world and has since strengthened …
NEW Music. | “No Justice, No Peace” | Z-Ro (Prod. by Mike Dean)
he events that have unfolded this week has been a tragic reminder of the sociopolitical imbalance that exists within our country today. We’ve seen this scenario play out one too many times before but with every body that drops dead our outrage transforms into action. Joining the list of artists speaking out against this week’s unfortunate incidents, producer Mike Dean and rapper …
DREAD. | Kwesi Abbensetts.
wesi Abbensetts recently debuted a short film titled “DREAD.” Shot and directed by Abbensetts himself, the visuals stars the glowing Crystal tussling her lovely locs to an excerpt from Ben Okri’s “The Famished Road.” The film overall is quaint, brief and magical. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
NEW Music. | “Phantoms” | Elle Watson.
inger Elle Watson just dropped a fresh single titled, “Phantom.” Building off the buzz of her last song, “Losing Any Sleep,” this new tune is a little less turbulent but not without emotion. If Watson keeps churning out songs like this, folks will be climbing the walls for an EP. Watson had this to say about “Phantom”: “The idea behind using …
Via Satellite. | STUA.
f you’re looking to keep the noise down in style, these Satellite acoustic panels from STUA are a perfect find. They come in various finishes and shapes so you can arrange your very own pattern of panels. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
PRINT ALL OVER ME. | Brian Vu.
rian Vu, the fashion designer? Well, according to his latest collaboration with PRINT ALL OVER ME, Vu has a future in fashion. Applying his aesthetic to a series of hoodies, dresses, hats and even weekend bags, Vu creates the perfect wardrobe for those who want to keep it loopy. You can the collaborative series HERE on PAOM’s website. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
TRANSLATIONS. | Mark Dorf.
rtist Mark Dorf is finally putting out a book and he needs your help. Published by Aint–Bad, TRANSLATIONS will include Dorf’s popular series, //_PATH and Emergence. The artist recently debuted a Kickstarter campaign and could use some help in bringing the 96 page book to life. We are longtime fans of Dorf’s work and we guarantee you that this is a project worth supporting. …
Something’s Off. | Oana Stanciu.
o describe Oana Stanciu‘s work as eerie would be an understatement. These surrealistic portraits look like something out of The Ring or The Exorcism of Emily Rose. Stanciu creates a series of illusion by manipulating various angles to toy with the eye. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Last Days of Levitation at Anna Zorina Gallery. | Leah Yerpe.
first saw these surreal and impeccably detailed drawings by Leah Yerpe this March at the second annual NY Art on Paper fair. Like the fair, Yerpe is young—having graduated from Pratt University in 2009— but her great feats of naturalism and expressive drama suggest that she has perfected her technique over decades. In her figurative drawings and paintings, her work has a …
Zonzo. | Joan Cornellà.
f you’re a fan of Joan Cornellà then his new book, Zonzo, is a must-have. The 56 page hardcover book features some of Cornellà’s most acclaimed comic strips which have made more than their fair share of fame on the interwebs. This is his second collection, you can check out his first collection, Mox Nox, HERE. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
Gif of the Day. | ◉✖▲ by AL BOARDMAN.
Find more of Al’s work here: Al Boardman Bim StarThis New York City native breathes the concrete jungle. From be a stylist and clothing designer who’s pieces has graced the silhouettes of fashionistas and socialites alike, to running the streets to get the next story, Bim Star has made his name synonymous as the catalyst of the “urban-sophisticate” style in …
NSFW. | Here But Not Here. | Sanghyeok Bang.
here is a ghostly quality to Sanghyeok Bang‘s photography. It is awashed in a magically stoic smuttiness that seems intimate but romantically lifeless. The texture of the photographs, grainy and blurred, make them timeless. 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 …
GIF of the Day. | Tunnel of Love.
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Carry On. | Georgiana Paraschiv.
ho doesn’t love wearable art? It’s art. You can wear it. What’s there not to love? Rhetorical questioning aside, we stumbled upon these carry-all pouches by Georgiana Paraschiv and we can’t take our eyes off of them. Paraschiv is a talented designer and artist who has created a eye-pleasing library of patterns and abstract pieces. See more of her collection HERE now available …
What Makes Us Humans? Vol. 2. | Juan Arata.
n the second volume of his series, What Makes Us Humans? Vol. 2, Juan Arata addresses migration. Human beings have always been nomadic. No matter how much we adopted the practice of settling down and taking root, we could never ignore the urge to discover experiences and explore options elsewhere. But, according to modern day sociopolitics, the natural habit of migrating …
Gif Of The Day. | Care Bare Stare.
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
Kids in Love. | Olivia Bee.
f you’re looking for an awesome coffee table book, Olivia Bee‘s Kids in Love is a superb choice. Featuring work from her photographic series of the same title, Kids in Love is a visual romance that captures the magic of coming of age. Bee’s work is currently being displayed alongside Doug DuBois’ My Last Day at Seventeen in an exhibition titled Reality Show. The exhibition …
VIDEO. | “Tapestry” | Liv Dawson.
iv Dawson, a young UK singer who has been picking up a fair share of momentum, recently released visuals for the single, “Tapestry.” We have to admit, we’re extremely surprised to hear such a rich, sultry voice coming from a 17 year old. This is Dawson’s first music video and it features a symphony of obscure footage that takes us …
Raining Catz ‘N Dogz. | DJ Tonka. |x| Bubi Canal.
J Tonka recently collaborated with artist Bubi Canal for “Security (Catz ’n Dogz 2016 Edit)”, a limited edition vinyl released on PETSEdits. This thumpy house is definitely worth a purchase. Get your copy TODAY! 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 …
Socially Relevant Film Festival Holds Press Day at Bocca East.
Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our founder. A writer, poet, curator and profuse sweater, he is responsible for the curatorial direction and overall voice of Quiet Lunch. The Bronx native has read at venues such as the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, KGB Bar, Lovecraft and SHAG–with works published in Palabra Luminosas and LiVE MAG13. He has also curated solo and group exhibitions …
Gus Powell. | The Lonely Ones at Sasha Wolf Gallery.
f you are in the Lower East Side today, we suggest that you stop by Sasha Wolf Gallery to see Gus Powell’s The Lonely Ones. The solo exhibition is inspired by cartoonist William Steig’s 1942 classic, The Lonely Ones. Powell made his own version, keeping the clever caption aspect, but opting for color photographs of people, animals and inanimate objects instead …
Pieces of the Puzzle. | Puzzleman Leung.
uirky and stoically offbeat, Leong Chong Lao—who also goes by the moniker Puzzleman Leung—is a modern day treasure who has yet to be found. Buried deep beneath the hills of his own contemporary surrealism, Puzzleman is cultivating a powerful aesthetic that is both powerful and unassuming. Puzzleman isn’t just some enigmatic weirdo with a camera. There are layers to his madness—pieces that …
Last Chance to See… SOMETHING.
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Lerone Wilson. | Universal Journey at gallery nine5.
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A Look Back. | Scope Miami Beach 2015.
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Art Basel 2015. | A Look Back.
View PostJosephine Halvorson. |x| Leslie Hewitt. |x| Jennie C. Jones at Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
f you’re in the Chelsea area and you’re looking for a good group show, we suggest you stop by Sikkema Jenkins & Co. (530 West 22nd Street). The gallery is currently featuring a trio of talented female artists, Josephine Halvorson, Leslie Hewitt and Jennie C. Jones—all of whom occupy different mediums. The show is casually put together but far from lazy. The folks …
The Non-Creative. | Steve Kim.
don’t like to create,” says artist Steve Kim, cushioning his statement with an ironic chuckle. But oddly enough, Kim’s reluctance to create is what fuels his unique aesthetic. For Kim, the act of creating—or at least the overwrought version of creating—is a burden. After all, plenty of artists want to be free. Free to make, free to erase, free to …
(NSFW) Moore or Less. | Neil Moore.
ust when you think you have Neil Moore figured out, he somehow finds a way to wriggle out of that straitjacket of a label that you felt sure enough to put him in. Moore’s work seems obvious but not as obvious as one may think. Themes that present themselves as apparent are often not. Actually, they often don’t mean anything …
Quite the Cut Up. | Pablo Thecuadro.
ablo Thecuadro doesn’t just do collage. He creates dimensions and expands your perception. Thecuadro’s ability to overlap images and simultaneously encase them inside one another really makes his pieces stand out amongst most collage work that we’ve seen. His handmade pieces are an intriguing blend of fashion and surrealism. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
Colors. | Benjamin S. Kim.
oung photographer Benjamin S. Kim turns the city into one big acid trip in his series, Colors. Snapping photos since the age of thirteen, Kim is now a student at SVA (School of Visual Arts). 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 …
Icons Unmasked. | Alex Solis.
lex Solis has been garnering a lot of attention as of late with Icons Unmasked. The series playfully, and satirically, reveals the true identities of some of our favorite characters. Some pieces includes such characters as Dexter, Monty Burns, Lara Croft, Finn & Jake and more! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Words from Your Local Preacher. | Слава Семенюта.
xalting a glaring gospel of rich color and retina rupturing neon, Слава Семенюта plunges his audience into a lush limbo of futurism. His creative drug of choice is color. He huffs hues and conjures up images with an aesthetic that is best described as “hallucinatory realism.” Семенюта’s inspiration comes from the universe—above and below. He is enamored with underwater and the …
Our TOP 10 Posts of 2015.
View PostJudy Rifka |x| Jay Milder at The Yard presented by Amstel Gallery and Curator Gregory de la Haba.
he Judy Rifka Project and The Jay Milder Catalog Raisonné Project recently joined forces at The Yard, presenting a storied dialogue between the two artists’ works. The inaugural brunch, produced by Amstel Gallery and curator Gregory de la Haba, also featured legendary jazzman Bob Mover. Mover’s sweet notes wafted through The Yard as attendees treated themselves bagels & cream cheese and chilled Brooklyn …
Tomorrow’s Today at Brilliant Champions. |Kimia Ferdowsi Kline. |x| Derek Weisberg. |x| Matthew Craven.
Quiet Lunch paid a visit to Brilliant Champions for their inaugural exhibition, Tomorrow’s Today. The exhibition features new works from Brooklyn based artists Derek Weisberg, Kimia Ferdowsi Kline and Matthew Craven. We had a chat with curator Jillian Mackintosh and she had this to say: “We’ve been building out Brilliant Champions for the last few months and are so happy to finally open …
A Hornaday Holiday. | Hosted by Rachel Hornaday. |x| Quiet Lunch. |x| Alexander Evans Experience.
Join us for a night of art, music, gifts, food and libations hosted by artist Rachel Hornaday and Quiet Lunch in collaboration with the Alexander Evans Experience! We’re looking to end the year on a warm note with some trap music, holidazed cheer and awesome art. The event will include collages by Rachel Hornaday, music by the iLLUZiON’s own Nas Leber …
The Pie Hole. | The Best Healthy Turkey Chili by Ambitious Kitchen.
With the summer now being a distant memory and the weather officially cooling off, it’s time to think about staying warm. Now, we all have our ways of fighting off the frost. Some of us throw on the thickest coat we can find while some of us rely on a steady in take of warm, rich foods that ultimately leads …
Tomorrow. | Hashimoto Contemporary.
eep an eye out for Tomorrow, a group exhibition featuring a slew of artists who are “digitally minded.” Hosted by Hashimoto Contemporary, Tomorrow is set to open on December 5th and run through December 19th. Artists include Santiago Salvador Ascui, Mario Ayala, Sarah Bowser, Jeffrey Cheung, Matthew Craven, Amir H Fallah, Joseph Ferriso, Brett Flanigan, Michelle Fleck and more! Quiet …
Picasso. | Made by Pavlo.
e are insanely in love with this suede Picasso hat by Pavlo. Vanilla on red with a neat cubist portrait of the man himself, you can even order it with a straight or curved brim. But get this, the hat is limited edition. Meaning, you better get one before there aren’t anymore. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …
When Now is Night. | Martin Boyce.
cottish artist Martin Boyce recently released his new book, When Now is Night, a brilliant monograph that provides a visual overview of the artist’s illustrious career. Written by Dominic Molon, with contributions by Russell Ferguson, John Stezaker and even Boyce himself, When Now is Night doesn’t read like your typical art book. While the book is bolstered by some well-tailored academia, …
Now In Technicolor. | Chris Burnett.
renched in rich, vibrant hues, Chris Burnett‘s work is a new age take on traditional pop aesthetics. Burnett uses gradient, patterns, texture and even some glitching to create a surreal world where colors melt, windows float in midair and paper planes that fly over sky mountains. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …
NEW Music! | “Phone Down” | Erykah Badu.
rykah Badu hinted at some new music and made good on her promise with “Phone Down.” The sultry tune is a proud proclamation that seeks to pull phone obsessed lovers out of their digital stupor. Word on the street is, “Phone Down” is a sweet response to Drake’s “Hotline Bling.” This is the good kind of back and forth that …