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Doodling a New Daye.

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Quiet Lunch had the distinct pleasure of interviewing filmmaker Michael Daye, who has recently gained notoriety for his remixed portraits of famous authors. What started out as “a project between projects,” became “an exercise in exploring a different medium,” as Michael told us. Speaking about the “Doodling on Famous Writers” series Daye says, “By ‘defacing’ portraits of these esteemed writers …

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New York’s Week in Fashion: Jason Wu x Antonio Azzuolo x Chadwick Bell.

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Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and lesser- …

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Taking Ctrl-Alt-Delete of Your Life.

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The average human being can spend up to nine hours day on the computer and now, with the introduction of the Ctrl-Alt-Delete cup set, you can spend even more time attached to your comp. “Until now, there wasn’t a clever way to combine both kinds of refreshment with style. Now you can enjoy your personal mental refresh using a coffee-cup …

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Truth Stays.

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We came across a new music video for a song called “Stayin’ True”. The dudes on the track are  Two-9‘s Retro Su$h! (featuring Key) and the song comes off of their debut mixtape Kung Fu In Japan, released September 29th. Check out the visuals and the download link to their current project below. ↓ Stayin True ↓.   → Download Two-9’s Forever Mixtape ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

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Influential Hi.

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Quiet Lunch was in attendance for the NYFW runway show of NiceInHarlem‘s exclusive debut of his new clothing line, influentialNY. The looks show a blending of Boho chic with a splash of SoHa (that’s South Harlem) swag. These pieces can complement most wardrobes while making a silently influential statement. It also included a rare all white lettermen varsity jacket and …

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Riders Mixing Riding Mixers.

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In the near future, nightclubs may have to get a little creative in order to expand and appeal to the gen-Yers. Here is a cool idea, first you build a club with a BMX park in the middle. Second, you fit some riders with Coogo‘s Turntable Rider. Lastly, you let these guys come in and scratch up the place. Quiet LunchQuiet …

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New York’s Week in Fashion: 3.1 Phillip x Timo Weiland x Duro Olowu.

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Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week has once again landed in New York covering the streets with models, designers, press, and fashion maniacs. Designers are showcasing their Spring 2012 ready- to- wear collections after months of preparation. Here at Quiet Lunch we’ll be sharing our favorite collections from this season from well known designers like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, Philip Lim and lesser- …

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Wallflowers.

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Brazil based artist Guilherme Kramer spends a year painting a gazillion faces on the walls of an office in São Paulo. Titled We See People in the Crowd, the project was a painstaking task that looks to be well worth the time. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …

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All Aboard.

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Jet Life connoisseur, Curren$y, recently released visuals for the single “Leaving the Dock” off of the Harry Fraud collaboration, Cigarette Boats. The video features the studio footage from the one-take recording of the verse and hook. It also some contains performance footage for those of you who can’t get enough of the Jet Life. Curren$y’s first studio album, Stone Immaculate, is …

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Hands Off… Well, Not Really.

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Today we featured another piece from the Sculptures by the Sea collective. Do Not… is a satirical sculpture created by artist Gary Deirmendjian. The piece directly toys with the concept of reverse psychology. 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 …

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A Choice in Literary Material.

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“If you only read the books that everyone else is reading, you can only think what everyone else is thinking.” – Haruki Murakami. 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

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Up Demon Hill.

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Los Angeles-based artist Julian Hoeber has created an installation that defies physics. His first exhibit in New York, DH#2 (Demon Hill #2) is a variation on the first Demon Hill; an installation that manipulates “gravitational mystery spots”. The whole experience makes you feel like a background dancer in the “Smooth Criminal” video. “Hoeber works in a variety of media- sculpture, …

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Vans OTW x Howell.

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Tis the season to wear textiles! Postured as Vans OTW‘s own approached to the desert boot, the Howells are a casual Fall must have. People were raving about them back in June but as the cooler weather draws closer, these shoes are looking more and more necessary. We’re digging the stark contrast between the hypnotic tweed-like heel and grim black …

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Who Left the Tap Running?

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Who left the tap running? is a comical sculpture by artist Simon McGrath located at Bondi Beach in Australia. The 2011 sculpture was a part of a series titled Sculptures by the Sea. 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 …

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Try a Vader Pop?

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STOYN is a company known for its ambient marketing, keen vision and Darth Vader ice cream. That last part sounded a little weird but trust us, once you take a look at STOYN’s tasty treats, you’ll jizz your pants. To see more, click → here ←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …

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The Pie Hole: Cupping Season.

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Coffee Cake Cups.↓ Now, these have to be the most adorable treats we’ve ever seen in our damn lives. Poached from The Cookie Fairy, this recipe looks complicated and guess what, it is — but not as complicated as it seems. With a little elbow grease and caramel glue, you can be impressing your cake addicted friends in no time. …

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Death of the Summer.

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Trinidadian artist Gerrel Saunders, also known as Gaks, creates a brief series that brings to mind a summer that is on its way out. If you are interested in purchasing one, click → here ←. 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 …

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Not One, Not Two… But Seven.

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Christopher Walken is back and we couldn’t be happier. Starring in a Lucky Number Slevin/Smokin’ Aces type mashup, Walken appears alongside Sam Rockwell and Colin Farrell in Seven Psychopaths. The comedy is written and directed by Irish playwright  Martin McDonagh and also stars Woody Harrelson, Abbie Cornish (Sucker Punch), Tom Waits (The Book of Eli), Olga Kurylenko (Quantum of Solace), and Gabourey Sidibe (Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire). The film is …

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Self-Money in the Bank.

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In conjunction with the Bureau of Self-Recognition, artist Chloë Bass has created an installation that interacts with its audience through encouraging self enrichment. The Bank Vault (pictured below) is only half of the Bank of the Bureau of Self Recognition project. The other half is a rather nifty “Making Time” kit that comes with all the accouterments needed to get you …

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Looks Like a Duck, Quacks Like a Dog.

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This seems like the most cruelest invention ever but it is actually meant dangerous dogs from looking like dangerous dogs. OPPO‘s Quack muzzle is an adorable way to contain your nippy pooch. It can be ordered in different sizes and comes in three different color ways. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects …

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Drenched in Sky.

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Eric Cahan‘s Sky Series is an ongoing project that captures phenomenal color gradient created by sunsets and sunrises alike. Accumulated during his extensive travels, each photo is tagged which a specific time and location. Forewarning, the photo have been slightly treated with Photoshop but a great majority of the polychromatic beauty that you’re about to see was authentically captured by with colored resin …

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You Have Only 7 Days…

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…to purchase the only charger that can survive the Zombie apocalypse. ↓ Window Clinging Solar Mobile Charger ↓. Seriously Quiet Lunchers, There are only 7 left. → Click Here to Purchase ← written by Bim Star↓. 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 …

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Hump Day Treat of the Week: Scooby On His Duty.

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Pogo is a guy who takes iconic cartoons and makes a tasty visual remixes for us to enjoy. Check out his latest video treat featuring Hanna-Barbera‘s Scooby Doo. Here is our viral Hump Day Treat of the Week: → Happy Hump Day ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …

Don’t Die.

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New York City based artist Joe Hayes recently released a visual tribute to 9/11 titled “Don’t Die”. It is a heartfelt short that brings us all back to the day when the towers took their fall. Hayes’ website goes live tonight at 9:11 p.m tonight. Click →here← when that time comes. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …

Learnin’ Youse Some Lettas: Peradventure.

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Peradventure (Pronounced: Per•adventure)→ Adverb.: a) perhaps, possibly. b) uncertainty or doubt as to whether something is the case.. Example: “It was some time before it cleared, but, when it did, and he knew beyond peradventure the crushing, everlasting truth, not a sound escaped him.” Example²: “It is a fact established beyond peradventure.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …

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Ignore Hitler.

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There are some things that you just cannot ignore; Hilter is one of them. Despite that fact, Michael of Scotland uses his talents to implore that you do. Michael’s Ignore Hitler illustrations, which are done using the popular game Draw Something, has caught the attention of many of the over the and have finally made their way to us. In …

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A View of Lincoln Center.

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Our lovely photographer Nomi Ellenson is currently selling a magnificent limited edition print of Lincoln Center! The splendid photograph comes in classic black and white and also in vibrant color. Be sure to contact us at info@quietlunch.com and get yours today! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …

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An Air of Style.

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Created by Monomatopee, the Balloon Stole is an inflatable origami scarf that is a wonderfully innovative addition to any wardrobe. It’s made from a special flat origami fabric that feels like paper. Simply blow a little air into it and you’ll have a plethora of styling options at your disposal. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …

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Quiet Lunch Magazine ‡ Sept. 10th, 2012. – September 16th, 2012.

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This week’s issue features the work of Michael Daye. Quiet Lunch catches up with Daye to ask a few a questions about well received Doodling On Famous Writers series. Also, a review of Kendra Morris’ new album Banshee! Plus, we pay a visit to the opening show of photographer Billy Kidd and painter Fahamu Pecou! Unflinchingly Yours, Quiet Lunch Staff. Stay Tuned! …

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Making It Forever.

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Singer Raye 6 has finally released the long awaited visuals for her single “Not Gonna Be (Forever)”. Directed by Raye 6 herself and F. Agyapong, the video is surrealistically glamorous but dark. It certainly wasn’t what we expected from the young vixen but the fabulous macabre tone is certainly a surprising touch. You can download the song →here←. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …

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Implanon’s Disappearing Act.

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The beauty of contraceptive implants is that, once a doctor has tucked one under a woman’s skin, she shouldn’t have to worry about birth control for several years. At least, that’s the theory. But hundreds of British women who were using an implant called Implanon nevertheless wound up pregnant last year and — after visiting doctors to have the implants …

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Counting to 6 Trillion.

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“It is not an exaggeration to say that all things that exist in the world and is formed as a whole and in all parts.        The human body is made by cells that also extends to approximately 60 trillion, all of the material that partial atoms and molecules        Consists of the elements by building.” – Keita Sakai. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …

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Birds.

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Model: Amber Valletta Magazine: Vogue US March 2011 Photographer: Steven Klein  Stylist: Camilla Nickerson           Editorial Curated by Francine Lucas.↓ Francine Lucas.noise-and-ambition.blogspot.com/

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What Hands Wrought.

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Nowadays, the notion of something being handmade is a specialized commodity. It is often used as a branding ploy that is flaunted as a privilege to the consumer or deemed a tedious process that is then eliminated through the implementation of machines. A project from bureauofcommongoods.com, Made by Hand is a new short film series celebrating the people who make things …

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The Neon Freedom Song.

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Rapper RiFF RaFF is bugging out once again in the recently released visuals for “Neon Freedom”. Directed by Jason Ano, the video features the usual excess amount of jewelry along with the gaggle of braggadocio lyrics. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …

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A Tribute to Jorge.

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Chicletes com Guarana just released their collection for next year’s summer season. Featuring floral patterns and vibrant colors, the collectiong is a tribute to late Bahian writer Jorge Amado, an icon of Brazilian literature whose 100th birthday took place this past August. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …

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Changing Faces. (NSFW)

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We love the Flaming Lips. They never pass up the opportunity to pass nudity off as a form of artistic expression. Now, when we say ‘pass off’, we don’t mean it a negative way. We truly do cherish a band that has the ability to positively transform something that is taboo and often exploited. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …

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Killer Cupid.

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Valentine’s Day seems months away but just like every other holiday, it will be on your heels before you know it. So, in an attempt to help you scratch “Prepare for V-Day” off your list, we have the perfect loving messages from Kids Are Dumb. Simply leave one of these Serial Killer Valentines on a co-worker’s desk or neatly pin …

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Little Lady, Big City.

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It’s hard trying to make it in the big city. Artist Slinkachu displays that very notion in an image taken from his book and upcoming solo shows in New York and London. Click →here← for more info! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …

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Here’s Looking at You, Kidd.

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Quiet Lunch stopped by the Clic Gallery to support our good friend Billy Kidd. For those who remember, we recently helped rally for the Brooklyn photog’s intriguing project titled Heather Huey Shot by Billy Kidd. We’re happy to say that the project found life through Kickstarter and when we heard that it was being featured at Clic, we knew that we …

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If You Only Had 31 Days…

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“What would you do to change the world in 31 days?” is the question esteemed photographer, Stephan Schacher, asked himself.  Here is how he decided to answer said question: ↓ the 31 – day project ↓.   Stephan says: “This question which I tried to answer for myself, was to become the trigger for my project ” 31Days, 31Ways, 31Minds”! In May …

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The Big Joke.

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Public artist Gordon Young took the small British town of Blackpool by literary storm last fall. Young installed a typographical floor that measured up to 2,200 square meters of floor and included about 160,000 letters (characters) in granite of various colours. The piece pays homage to the worldwide history of comedy, referencing to the work of more than 1,000 comedians and comedy writers. The text …

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Stussy Buddy.

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The Fashion wave is here and the brand known as Stussy, which started out of a car in Laguana, California, just released there Fall 2012 lookbook. This season’s features included everything from cool camo prints to  prepped up letterman  (also known as Varsity) jackets. The visual treatment was done by Kenneth Cappello featuring sandy beaches and big waves. For this walk, …

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Down with Kiki.

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Last night saw the opening of Kiki Kogelnik: Early Works, 1964-1970 at Simone Subal Gallery. Kogelnik is a notable artist who was both rightfully and wrongfully lumped in with the Pop art movement in the 60’s. We absolutely adore her and we heavily suggest that you make some time to head off to the Simone Subal Gallery. Info.↓ 131 Bowery, 2nd floor …