Model: Malgosia Bela. Photographer: Greg Kadel. Magazine: i-D. Stylist: Havanna Laffitte. Make-up: Ward Stegerhoek. Hair: Lisa Houghton. Source: Fashion Gone Rogue. •(See in its entirety)• Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/
Cracks of Boredom.
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The Mightiest Villain of Them All.
“And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt.” – Sylvia Plath. 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 …
For (Real) Play.
The best thing about washing clothes USED to be the opportunity to play the shitty arcade game that occasionally took your quarter. Now people have cellphones full of apps so no one really gives a rats ass about the dusty old Street Fighter II parked in the corner. This has caused some laundromat owners to not even bother with the dated …
Back in the (Passion) Pits.
The new Passion Pit campaign is fully underway. The group released their first single last month and have followed up with a spanking new one this month — the second to come off of the forthcoming Gossamer. “I’ll Be Alright” is a scattered and busy affair but a great listen. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Madge’s Nip Slip.
M.I.A’s middle finger “snafu” at this year’s Super Bowl should have been clearly overshadowed by Madge’s latest stunt in Istanbul. But, fortunately for the Material Girl, her nipple flashing incident was months later — which equals years in pop culture time — and was conducted on a far less greater stage. Then again, much like the Super Bowl bird flip, …
Berlin in the 3rd Dimension.
Photographer Lars Brandt Stisen seeks to stop us in our tracks with his series Frozen in time, fragmenten aus BERLIN series. “The closest you get to travelling in time is a photograph. It’s more precise than a memory, more present than a motion picture and closer than a dream. A photograph is a fragment of a time and place replaying in front of your eyes …
Big Sean’s New Outlook.
GOOD Music playboy Big Sean recently discussed plans for his second album. Sean told MTV that he’s in “a whole different thought mentality” for his sophomore effort. He say that he has better sense of who is an artist and what he represents. He then went on to say that the change in mentality came while he was on tour last …
Live on Film: White Mystery 4/20 Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus.
Live on Film: White Mystery. 4/20 Rock ‘n’ Roll Circus by Carly Sioux. Carly Sioux.Guest writer for Quiet Lunch Magazine. paparazza.net
Fresh Cut Suits.
Graphic designer Jonathan Shackleton was approached by the Italian paper company Fedrigoni and was offered the opportunity to create an ill campaign that would “ensure the entire UK design industry hears about the paper selection tool, consisting of 262 various paper samples which enables designers to choose the best shade and most suitable surface for their very next project.” — His words, …
Citrus Catalogue.
We found this tasty morsel of information about citrus. Courtesy of fitness junkie Kathryn Camille, here are some interesting health facts about your favorite citrus fruits. L e m o n. promotes healthy weight-loss due to digestive aid and liver cleansing abilities · prevents acne · lessens anxiety · heals canker sores · helps neutralize fevers and chills · fights …
The Crucifixture.
“If Jesus had been killed twenty years ago, Catholic school children would be wearing little electric chairs around their necks instead of crosses.” – Lenny Bruce. 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. …
Shiny New Apple.
Brooding wildchild Fiona Apple has finally returned with a brand new studio offering this summer. Coming off of a 7 year hiatus, Apple’s The Idler Wheel… is surrounded by months worth of hype. The full title of the album is The Idler Wheel Is Wiser Than The Driver of The Screw And Whipping Cords Will Serve You More Than Ropes Ever Do and is due …
Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ June 11th, 2012. – June 17th, 2012.
Music month continues and this week’s book sees a consecutive appearance by filmmaker Jeff VASH. We’ll be interviewing VASH and getting an inside look on exactly what makes this cat tick. Also on the menu, a review of Patti Smith’s new album; an early streaming of Fiona Apple’s new album; the knitting knack of Juliana Santacruz Herrera and the sculpting splendor of …
The Pie Hole: Capsized.
Egg in a Portobello Mushroom.↓ You’ve more than likely eaten breakfast already but this recipe is so good, you won’t mind making it a late brunch. Poached from E.A.T., this recipe is simple, innovative, healthy and delicious. Ingredients.↓ • 6 Modestly Large Portobello Mushrooms. • 6 Eggs. • 6 teaspoons of Virgin Olive Oil. • Salt. • Pepper. • Thyme. On the Clock.↓ …
The Cat’s in the Bag. (NSFW)
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More Pink Slime.
Goofy wordsmith Mac Miller is continuing to team up with super producer Pharrell Williams. Pharrell recently revealed that the two have recorded 10 tracks for Miller’s Pink Slime EP. Aside from Pink Slime, Pharrell also revealed his plans to work with artists such as Frank Ocean, Usher, A$AP Rocky and others. Just this week Miller released “Onaroll” via tweeter and garnered quite a …
On a Pedestal.
“How goodness heightens beauty!” – Milan Kundera. 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
Inside The Coiffure Project.
Glenford Nunez is an artist with a purpose. It’s a cliche statement but when you hear Nunez speak about his craft, you know that he isn’t just merely creating with whimsy. “The Coiffure Project was never meant to be a Black thing… it was all about the hair.” The Coiffure Project, a series by Nunez that shines a modest spotlight …
(Digit)al Drawing.
Judith Ann Braun gives whole new meaning to finger painting. Using charcoal dust, Braun sketches out elaborately intricate murals without the assistance of anything more than her 10 digits. 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,” …
Fast Take Out.
Photo Courtesy of Aalto + Aalto. Innovative and ingenious, this storage cabinet is the coolest thing since the cool side of the pillow. Designed by Klaus Aalto, this dresser has individual take-away storage cases; perfect for travel, organization and categorizing. The cabinet briefcases are made of Plasticase plastic and can be custom ordered in about ten colors and labels. →Order …
Lost iin Liisa.
Estonian illustrator Liisa Kruusmägi does not color inside the lines. Her works have an all over the place feel, but it is that sense of disarray that makes you welcome her infiltration. Inspired by other artists, culture and everyday people she draws her inspiration from the energy of life; fueling her (visually) altering state of mind. The most intriguing aspect …
Girl 6.
Very rarely does one come across a personality that makes you literally stop dead in your tracks and stare in awe. Upon first meeting Raye Six, also stylized as Raye 6, you can not help but bask in her overwhelming radiance; so hot it’ll make you see stars. The Brooklyn artist is liberated, eccentric and is officially — by our …
Uncle Mike’s Dope Mojito Special.
Our very own Carly Sioux is hosting a party this Saturday and it’s your best bet to be there. The Quiet Lunch staff will be partaking in the debauchery and giving out free middle fingers! No, but seriously, celebrate the weekend with us and Carly Sioux at Lupe’s East L.A. Kitchen! You’ll regret it someday but it definitely will not be …
Manifest.
“Everything you can imagine is real.” – Pablo Picasso. 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
Hit the (Button) Books.
These adorable Button Books are the fucking bee’s knees. Made by Stephanie Davidson, the original illustrations were done with ink and color pencil. 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 Future of Coexisting.
The xx announced the title and release date of their forthcoming album last week. The indie pop trio, formerly a quartet, has received tons of accolades since their 2009 debut, xx, and since then many fans — new and old — have been pining for another offering. Their second will be titled Coexist and is slated for September 10th release. While …
Learnin’ Youse Lettas: Fissure.
Fissure (Pronounced: fish•er)→ Noun.: a) a separation or disagreement in thought or viewpoint. b) a break or slit in tissue usually at the junction of skin and mucous membrane. Example: “There were numerous fissures in their political party.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
Felting Zoo.
There aren’t many things that soften our harden hearts but these felt animals by Built on Branches sure do turn our tickers to mush. Each animals is created through the fun and meditative process of needle felting. A barbed needle is repeatedly jabbed into a ball of wool roving. This causes the fibers to tangle and become increasingly dense, resulting in the …
A Sense of Renewal.
The piece below is being featured, along with other works by Andrew Hem, at the group show Death and the Maiden which opens this Friday, June 8th at Roq la Rue Gallery in Seattle, Washington. Hem, who was born during his parents’ flight from Cambodia, started out as a graffiti artist before turning to painting. So, if you’re in the Seattle Washington area, check Hem’s …
Hump Day Treat of the Week: Slaycats.
We almost forgot to give up our HDTW. Okay, that sounded weird. Moving on, this week’s video is a plethora of claymation slaughter. 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, …
Subtle Rebuttal: My New Guilty Pleasure.
A year ago my 22 year old cousin suffered a pretty serious injury to his shoulder that reduced his daily routine to feeble physical therapy exercises and sitting in a special chair in front of the TV. For him it hurts to even walk. Recovery is steady yet very slow. Consequently, in the course of the past few months his house has become …
Love at First Light.
This nifty combination comes to us from Iain Claridge. Below is the coupling of Brendan Ravenhill’s Bare Light fitting with Hulger’s Plumen. Brendan Ravenhill’s Bare Light Fitting x Hulger’s Plumen.↓ What is a Plumen?↓ 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. …
Potential.
“Can you imagine what I would do if I could do all I can?” – Sun Tzu. 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
(Nava)gating the Universe.
Nava Lubelski‘s Thread on Canvas is nothing short of pure genius. Lying somewhere between splatter painting and dream catcher, the series is explosive, interactive and unpredictable. With cheeky names like “Structurally Sound” and “The Sum of Parts” (feature image up top), Lubelski violently intellectual. What we’re at is series of contradictions. Lubelski explains: “My work explores the contradictions between the impulse to destroy …
The 50/50 Initiative.
These illustrations from Sean McClintock‘s limited edition Posterity series are ill and they stand for a cause — can’t ask for more than that. “Posterity is a limited edition series of posters for good. Designed by The Mill’s creative staff and its extended network of artist friends, this poster series has been created as a part of the 50/50 initiative to aid the famine …
Have Mercy.
Kanye West just dropped visuals for the well received track “Mercy”. The video, featuring West along with Pusha T, Big Sean and 2 Chainz, is done in one continuous panoramic shot. It is also shot entirely in black and white, making for a clean and stylish appearance. Yeezy and company are draped in some dope noir-futurist garbs and a lone Lamborghini Murcielago is …
Kicking It Up a Nottz.
Rapper/producer Nottz is set to release his latest solo effort, the In My Mind EP. The Norfolk, VA native will be accompanied by the likes of Pete Rock, Black Milk, The Alchemist, and more. For this cut, Nottz called on fellow Virginian Pusha T and neo-soul crooner Dwele. While Pusha has been in the headlines via a rap beef with Lil’ Wayne, …
Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Empiricism.
Empiricism (Pronounced: im•peree•sizem)→ Noun.: a) the practice of relying on observation and experiment especially in the natural sciences. b) a theory that all knowledge originates in experience. Example: “But his empiricism led him to believe that his son would learn on his own.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Sculpted to Perfection.
Surrealistic sculptures by Russian artist Sergei Isupov. 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
Grizzlies on the Loose.
Brooklyn indie band Grizzly Bear released a new record today. Coming off a three year hiatus, the bunch are seeking to continue their chain of good melodies that was started by their 2009 effort titled Veckatimest. “Sleeping Ute” is both a little bluesy and thrashingly whimsical and is the first single off of their second album that is due out September …
The Dark Man Returnth.
DMX returned last with a new mixtape and surprisingly no one has really made any mention of it. Released around mid-May, The Weigh In is only an appetizer to his upcoming album. It features an even more vulnerable Earl Simmons with guest appearances from Snoop Dogg, Tyrese and Big Stan. We initially wondered why X didn’t employ the talents of his former Ruff …
Murtagh’s Law.
Joe Murtagh‘s work is as dangerous as it is vibrant. The Liverpool based illustrator brews a brilliant batch of chic death and retro decay. His work is unlike anything we’ve ever seen really. Sure, there are a number of artists that do the whole “skull and bones thing” but Murtagh has that special touch. He knows what he’s doing and …
Crash Course.
French group Le Peuple de l’Herbe recently released visuals for their single “Parler le fracas”. It appears that Yeezy and Hov weren’t the only ones who had revolution in mind. Directed by Wasaru, the video shows gives its audience a crash course in the evolution of revolution. “Parler le fracas” by Le Peuple de l’Herbe.↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
A Bridge Runs Through It.
Usually bridges are built over bodies of water. But the duo at Ro & Ad have no idea what the word “usually” means — especially when it put in the context of building bridges. The Trench Bridge is an ingenious design that allows its users to interact with nature on a more empathetic manner. Also known as an invisible bridge, …