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he fractal nature of Gregor Gaida‘s Canis Major I-I is beyond intriguing, it is a metaphorically sound sculpture that illustrates the willingness of human perception. Gaida leaves bits and pieces missing, prompting our brains fill in the holes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …

ngelo Venosa‘s Sem título is a winding, twisting sculpture with a hypnotizing aesthetic. Living and working in São Paulo, Brazil, the sculptor’s cultural surroundings has definitely had a pleasing influence on his work. 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 …

An award winning writer and filmmaker, former Editor-in-Chief at High Times, former drug kingpin, outlaw and ex-con, Richard Stratton continues to lead a very colorful life. Quiet Lunch along with Bodega de la Haba and Big House Productions present a suspenseful e-serialization of Stratton’s newest book Smuggler’s Blues: A True Story of the Hippie Mafia. Smuggler’s Blues, part one in a tell-all …

rmory Week was an edifying blur. Between Scope, Volta, Pulse and the actual Armory Show, this year’s fair goers were being pulled in all sorts of directions. But while these staple fairs strove, there were some newcomers that made some unique noise of their own. (un)SCENE, a young fair located just a few blocks from the Armory Show, was one …

arah Sofie Nørbo addresses ageism and more specifically the taboo of getting old in her series, The Grey Area. In an accompanying statement, Nørbo points out that a recent test showed that the average person in Denmark thinks that one must only call a person old, when the person is 75 or older. Nørbo also brilliantly highlights the fact that 75 also happens to …

espite Mother Nature’s dandruff, the Armory Show still managed to pull in a huge crowd of art enthusiasts who refused to a little “bad weather” keep them away one of the most anticipated art fairs in New York City. Those were willing to trudge through the snow found the trip to well worth it. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …

hile the last weeks of winter has New York City in a deep freeze, Armory Week is just getting warmed up. Located at Pier 92/94 in Hell’s Kitchen, the Armory Show is host to a slew of galleries and artist eager to show New York what they are made of. Below are some of the standout pieces we encountered on …

ondon is in for quite a treat today. Created and curated by Marianne Hamel, a forensic pathologist, and Nikki Johnson, a forensic photographer, Death Under Glass is a raw, almost violent—but beautiful—portrait of the body’s inner workings. Extreme close-ups of gunshot wounds and tattoo ink trapped in the dermis create a sense of molecular intimacy. Hamel and Johnson then cleverly reappropriate the …

oafer season is almost here and we have our eyes and hearts set on Modern Vice’s Chic Shit Velvet Loafers. Brash and stylish, these shoes are handmade using soft, rich Italian velvet. 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, …

émy Zaugg’s work is barely noticeable. Zaugg was critical to the construction and observation of contemporary culture, yet you can still walk past his contributions as if they never existed. Zaugg’s work is not here. But you can find his work at the Brooke Alexander Gallery. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …

cooter LaForge‘s solo exhibition, Travels with Johnny, is coming to a close and you would be wise catch it before it does. Housed by Munch Gallery, the exhibition was inspired by a cross country road trip LaForge took with friend and photographer Johnny Rozsa. LaForge and Rozsa, along with Stella, Hobson and Gypsy, made their way across the land, seeing the sites and …

$AP Ferg successfully sums up New York Fashion Week in the new visuals for “Dope Walk.” Directed by Matt Starr with creative direction by Harry Bee, the video is a non-stop barrage of quintessential Fergenstein hijinks and, of course, dope walking. One Ferg’s stops included Jay West’s Almighty7 Pop Up at Blank Shop and our very own Michael Della Polla was there to …

he following works by photographer Natasha Perova is accompanied by a visceral sarcasm that only enhances the muted surreal overtones. 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

wesi Abbensetts had the pleasure of interviewing fellow artist Numa Perrier. Titled the long interview, the Haitian born, American raised Perrier discusses her artistry, meditation, motherhood and the phrase “black artist.” For those of you who may not be familiar with Perrier, her creative resume is a mile long. She is the founder of Black&Sexy TV. She is also gearing up to …

ike we said, there is something special going on in Norfolk and nothing captures this notion better than the new visuals for “I Luv It.” Gathering at The Parlor on Granby, Sunny & Gabe lay down a sweet rhythmic serenade with the help of rapper D.R.A.M. and guitarist Brandon Jarod. Some special faces also made an appearance. We spotted drummer Kargbo, artist …

e’ve spent a great part of this week watching Tennis’ live performance of “Needle and a Knife.” The song can be found on Tennis’ new LP, Ritual in Repeat. The visuals have a classic Tennis finish, dreamy and timeless. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …

his week is your last chance to see Evie Falci’s Voids and Invocations at The Lodge Gallery. It is Falci’s first solo exhibition at The Lodge and has proven to be quite the collaborative debut. Falci, who paints with studs on pleather, taps into a well of makeshift symbolism that resonates through a universal appeal. She brilliantly illustrates an ancient concept with …

here is one thing very noticeable about Darren Carnmer‘s illustrations, and that is fluidity. Not just fluidity but an otherworldly aesthetic that leaves his audience in limbo. 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 …

Stephane Parain‘s work is like time traveling on acid. Parain, a sculptor who lives and works in Paris, creates pieces that resemble classic Victorian busts—but with a surreal twist. Faces features visages distorted by glitches, obscured by masks and framed by antlers. One of his pieces, a skull with a pried open jaw, rings with plaintive mortality. Parain successfully appropriates …

e have seen our fair share of typography but it doesn’t mean that we have seen it all. We realized that notion even further when we discovered these works by Rero. His work is an amalgam of societal critiques and ball busting poetry. Rero is constantly at war, fighting to uphold the constructs of artistic merit while dismantling the wall …

An award winning writer and filmmaker, former Editor-in-Chief at High Times, former drug kingpin, outlaw and ex-con, Richard Stratton continues to lead a very colorful life. Quiet Lunch along with Bodega de la Haba and Big House Productions present a suspenseful e-serialization of Stratton’s newest book Smuggler’s Blues: A True Story of the Hippie Mafia. Smuggler’s Blues, part one in a tell-all …

Oy vey. With another ultramegasnowfreezapocolypse is on its way to the northeast, we yearn for the fantastic sunny days of Summer. Our global correspondents Anik Boucher and her beau, Sébastien Lamothe, grabbed their waterproof GoPros and hopped on a plane to Mexico, the land south of our border. The two last shared their worldly escapades on their backpacking trip to …

arlier this month, we teamed up with Jennie Ma and Jane Beal of The Corcoran Group to celebrate the launch of Quiet Lunch Magazine Book Nº. 2. The festivities took place at 343 East 84th Street, a luxurious Yorkville townhouse on the market for sale at $5.995M and $20,000 for rent. Over 50 special guests from New York’s fashion, art and real estate …

he Mike Weiss Gallery is hosting a phenomenal show by Marc Séguin. I Love America and America Loves Me is a powerful exhibition that simultaneously exalts and eviscerates new age Americana. An arcade of obesity, pop culture and hallowed violence, Séguin’s show truly resonates with its audience. Skewed depictions of Andy Warhol, Michael Jackson, Charles Manson and Ted Bundy line the walls …

 party of quaint geometry and folksy macabre, Antony Gustard’s work is organic, aggressive and mythical. Gustard, who goes by CMG, taps into a visceral lexicon that creates an effective line of communication between his work and his audience. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …

eynald Drouhin first caught our attention with his Landscape Monolith series and has attracted our eye once again with his latest series, Message. Drouhin takes to the sky this time around, creating distortions that range from slightly off to “something is definitely wrong here.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …

he time has come. Our second book is here! Well, not exactly. Shipping begins February 15th—but you can order your copy TODAY! The cover of Book No. 2 features post neo-expressionist Gregory Siff. We wanted to do something special this go around, so we’re randomly selecting 100 readers to receive a custom piece of artwork by Siff himself. You read …

oung Paris recently released stunning new visuals for his single, “THE HAUS”. The prince of African electro, Young Paris commits double homicide with a deathly dope sound and a killer aesthetic—in all, he slays us. Seriously, Young Paris is the complete package and we see nothing but good things coming from him in 2015. The video, directed by Jeremy Rubier, will …

ew York Fashion Week has been full of surprises but the greatest surprise of all is The Almighty 7 Pop Up at wallplay’s Blank Shop. Spearheaded by acclaimed painter Jay West, Almighty 7 Apparel features a limited edition roster of athletic designs that channel the virtues of spiritually and philosophical camaraderie. West was all smiles for the launch, personally greeting eager …

[su_dropcap style=”flat” size=”4″]N[/su_dropcap]othing says “I’m a down to earth douchebag” like a charming piece of embroidery. No but really, embroidery is a cool way to give your place a homemade feel. Sam Gibson‘s stitched illustrations are like toasty cups of tea on a Fall afternoon, delightfully cool and soul warming. All of her embroideries are handmade from her own original …

Merging home textiles and art design, ZigZagZurich has employed the talents of patternist Matthew Korbel-Bowers for the latest installation in their ZigZagZurich Artist bedding collection. The Coastal Art Duvet Cover and Pillows is an energetic set that embodies Korbel-Bowers’ knack for creating appealing but meaningful patterns. The artist explains: “Coastal was born from studies of color, physical space and the natural environment combined with …

ailing from Melbourne, artist Jack Vanzet groovy aesthetic reminds us of a lush LSD trip—not that we have ever gone anywhere near that stuff. Vanzet, who is also a music producer, melting and moving colors, creating various textures and irregular patterns. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …

edi Xandt‘s God of the Grove has an aggressive aesthetic that holds you by the throat. Maintaining a firm grip, it leans in and snarls with an ominous pulchritude that leaves you shaken. Xandt, a self taught conceptual artist from Germany, possesses a style that is most aptly described as effortless. Works such as Blood is the Vessel of Love , The Longer …

imple and endearing, Sabrina Arnault‘s illustrations have a quaint charm that is accented by a healthy amount of hubris. When it comes to linework, the Montreal based illustrator does a whole lot with very little. The overall mood of her pieces is a brilliant mixture of comfort, surrealism and spunk. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks …

s promised, here are some other cool photos from DUMBO Art Festival taken by our head photographer Michael Della Polla.         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 …

his past weekend’s “Put On Your Shorts” weather surprised most of us in the Northeast and fortunately down under the Manhattan Bridge was again host to the DUMBO ART Festival. This year, DAF featured some of last year’s favorites like Vandana Jain’s Dazzle Exhibit at Smack Mellon Gallery. There were some amazing local artists’ work as well as exquisite, eye catching pieces …

rodo Mikkelsen recently debuted A Love Story at Munch Gallery. It is Mikkelsen’s second solo show at the Lower East Side space and looks to be just as strong–if not stronger–than  his last show at Munch, Ghost Yard. Dividing his time between Gotham and Copenhagen, Mikkelsen is a mixed media artist who is capable of providing a brilliant, effortless narrative. For this …

d Hodgkinson‘s illustrations are delicately intimate and simple. His minimal linework is comforting and still manages to successfully convey an image while flaunting a palpable amount of mystery. Hodgkinson lives and works in London and has exhibited in New York, LA, Tokyo, Capetown, Stockholm and Rejkjavik. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our founder. A writer, poet, curator and profuse sweater, he …