Visual artist Thomas Jackson blurs the line between the natural and the manufactured with his series, Emergent Behavior. See more of the series → here ←. “The hovering sculptures featured in this ongoing series of photographs are inspired by self-organizing, “emergent” systems in nature such as termite mounds, swarming locusts, schooling fish and flocking birds. The images attempts to tap into the …
Jungle Militia.
The folks over at Lafayette offer up the ideal garb for those thriving in the concrete jungle. The Lafayette Military Cotton Field Parka Jacket isn’t just a leopard printed masterpiece, it is also designed to protect your warm, squishy human insides from the harsh cold weather winds. Get it → here. ← Also keep a look out for the matching 6 pocket cargo …
Neither Hair Nor There.
Brazilian illustrator Mr. Peruca humors us with a series of famous baldies. Titled Notorious Baldies, Peruca puts a spotlight on some of pop culture’s most notable icons who happen to be “folically challenge.” Homer, Gorbachev, Ultimate Nick Fury, they all get their moment in the sun. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of …
Fatima | “Family”. (VIDEO)
Swedish singer Fatima recently dropped some visuals for the Flako produced single, “Family.” Directed by Husky, the video is a warm presentation that comes just in time for the holidays. With everyone skipping over Thanksgiving for the shiny, materialistic allure of Christmas, it’s good to see that someone is thinking about the true meaning of family. “Family” is taken from …
In Need of a Little Rust.
Autumn calls for warm colors, and it doesn’t get any warmer than this. Featuring a workman-like aesthetic with a leisurely finish, these rust colored Rubble Pants by P.A.M. (Perks and Mini) are a great addition to any autumn wardrobe. Get them → HERE. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Ian Strange. | Suburban.
Created by Ian Strange, Suburban is a multilayered photography, film, installation exhibition and film project. With the help of an additional crew and some open minded volunteers in Ohio, Detroit, Alabama, New Jersey, New York, and New Hampshire, Strange staged artful intrusions that ripples suburbia’s the pond of serenity. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Precious Weapons of Choice.
Heralded as one of the “brightest new voices in the New York art scene,” Louisiana transplant Scott Campbell has a twisted sense of humor that beguiles us all. In this series, Campbell transforms common street weapons into precious heirlooms. 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. …
Bloggers Get An Upgrade.
Remember the Rugger Blogger’s Delight sweater that we feature this time last year? Well, we’re happy to tell you that GANT has followed up with Bloggers Delight 2.0 Jumper! Similar to its cousin, it features warm basic color with a cool, holiday-friendly pattern; but unlike the first Bloggers Delight, the 2.0 version has traded in its tattered charm for a …
Pro Era Pounds the Pavement.
Pro Era members Dirty Sanchez, Dyemond Lewis, and Nyck Caution take a shot at the now infamous “Pound Cake” beat. “Pro Cakes 2” features Sanchez, Lewis, and Caution taking turns roasting the beat. Just another step towards #WorldDomination. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Pharaohs Reign at Drom.
Pharaohs perform at Drom last week. The five-piece band, serving up their own mixture of hip-hop infused jazz, left the stage smoking after performing some tracks from their most recent EP, Tides. Check out some snapshots from photographer Michael Della Polla. PRETZEL ALERT: Pharaohs will be performing at Spike Hill this Sunday at 11pm! Be there or be a four sided shape. …
Scalding Hot.
Check out this ill tee from the folks over at Beloved Shirts. The Alphabet Soup tee is trippier than a Hunter S. Thompson novel; but what it lacks in coherency, it makes up for with comically deformed figures, balloons, and a blissful message. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
RATKING Turns 100.
RATKING recently released visuals for their single, “100.” Directed by Arvid Logan, the video is a blotted acid trip. The orgy of images layered upon one another serves as captivating experience that only enhances an already dope song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN4z48r5axw Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but …
Rabbit Ears.
As if the office didn’t already feel like a tomb, Mr. Toledano shows us an even grimmer side of office life–its death. Not all businesses are successful; and when they do fail, what was once a bustling hive of ambition and broken dreams becomes of a graveyard of empty cubicles, abandoned furniture, and unused office supplies. Toledano’s Bankrupt is a series of …
A Fit Ride.
Designer Chris Labrooy‘s Auto Aerobics is a mind bending 3D series that features vintage-looking automobiles geometrically entangled with one another. It comes off as cartoonish at first, but we were quickly overtaken by the stunning detail, heady concept, and noteworthy execution. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Straight Stackin’.
A goldsmith and carpenter Harry Thaler focuses on keen design and functionality with the Nine-Sitzer. First conceived as a project for a stool in San Francisco last summer, the Nine-Sitzer can be stored and arranged by stacking them one on top the other. Is the process of building a tower that serves to further the concept of function and interactive design. …
Nous Somme Dans La Merde| Fuck The Police.
Deny it if you like but we all know that there is only one thing that is despised more than Sting–and that’s The Police! Made by the folks over at Nous Somme Dans La Merde, this clever tee is bound to garner a few chuckles and double takes. The shirt comes in guy and girl and is available →here.← Quiet LunchQuiet …
Everyone Loves a Cynic.
Eduardo Salles can care less about your standards and ideals. In fact, he is hellbent on ripping them to shreds with his intellect and wit. Addressing everything from pop culture to politics, the mexican illustrator guns down all that is considered bulletproof. Salles takes cynic to new heights. The feat is actually quite amazing–even awe inspiring. See more of Salles’ …
Feel Free to Browse.
When it comes to America’s foreign policy, there are a number of improvements to be made. Other countries aren’t exactly holding hands with one another and singing “Kumbaya”, but nonetheless, America has had the displeasure of contending with its missteps. From Guantanamo Bay to Abu Ghraib, America’s foreign policy mishaps have been well documented and thoroughly protested. Joining that protest–in his own …
Mr. Blick Has Peace In Mind.
Who is Mr. Blick? For all we know, he could be Jimmy Hoffa but as of right now, he is a brilliant artist who is familiar with the contrast of war and peace. Harkening back to October 21, 1967 when Vietnam protesters placed flowers in the barrels of MP’s rifles, Blick’s mixed media collages replaces weaponry with beautiful flowers. Despite his strong footing in …
A Marquee for Your Thoughts?
Victoria Crayhon‘s Thoughts On Romance From the Road is a hauntingly endearing series that provides a glaring look at our relationships with media. Modifying roadside marquees, Crayhon adorns them with pensively personal, and at times fragmented, messages that attract the attention of passing vehicles and pedestrians. Although Crayhon intentionally personalizes these messages, she creates an idiosyncratic experience that allows the work …
Salomon Faye V// BROOKLYN NY 11233. (VIDEO)
Rapper Salomon Faye recently released visuals for the single “Brooklyn NY 11233”. Directed by Alex Halbert & Ryan Bock, the video is just as gritty and brooding as the song–making for a perfect match. We’re incredibly fond of the projector technique featured in the video, it really drives home the whole Brooklyn theme. Pun intended. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
P339 Gallery. | Survival of the Fittest.
Survival of The Fittest premiered last Friday at P339 Gallery and featured the works of sculptor Noa Bornstein and painter Daniel Clurman. The opening reception was well attended and drew an impressive crowd before the event officially commenced. Visitors of all ages mingled with life-sized sculptures of animals, paintings of contorted yogi men in American Apparel underwear, and of course …
The Cure?
Check out this video by Diddo called, “The Cure for Greed,” an artfully crafted video demonstrating one artist’s idea of how to make the cure for greed. Take from it what you will, but we don’t see the connection between injecting oneself with trace elements of money in order to cure greed. How is making money into an injection supposed …
Far Out (Weston).
Grace Weston has funny way of placing things. Her work first comes of as odd and quirky for the sake of odd and quirky, but upon further examination, one realizes that Weston’s work often contains a message. It’s almost like an equation or puzzle. The components seem oddly matched, but with a little mental elbow grease, it all comes together …
So Wrong, It’s Right.
A glorious fucking mess. Those are the first four words that come to mind when looking at Sean Norvet‘s work. Surrealistically grotesque and rich with cartoonish detail, Norvet’s pieces are an all out assault on perception and anatomical logic. Creating zany, cluttered environments and replacing facial features with food and other objects, his work falls somewhere between Dali and the …
Dear Derrick |x| Poppington |x| .5kg.
Curator and rhymesayer Dear Dear (Derrick B. Harden) recently released .5kg, a conceptual rap mixtape. Collaborating with Poppington, Dear Derrick follows up Born for Porn with another satirical offering that questions society and its methods. .5kg is a sociopolitical manifesto. Dear Derrick has a knack for balancing his nihilistic street smarts and sagacious prophetism and .5kg sees that knack turning into a God-like superpower. Download …
Russian (Art)ifacts.
Sasha Vinogradova reinterprets Russian folk painting by using skulls as canvases. Vinogradova not only gives life to old bones, she gives a popular aspect of Russian art new perspective. “I did this thing recently, to show different styles of Russian folk painting. Here are Gorodets, Gzhel, North-Dvina, Zhostovo, Mezen and Khokhloma. I think on skulls it looks fun and new. …
Don’t We All, Alice? Don’t We All?
The poster you see above feature complete original etchings and text from the literary classic, Alice in Wonderland. Created by BB ÷ KK, the quote laid over the original etchings and text derives from a line in Disney’s reinvention of story: “I just wish something would make sense for a change.” Want it? Buy it →here.← There are a few …
The Fight of a Lifetime.
Suck UK has once again created something that speaks to the depths of our very soul. Teaming up with Jason Lempieri of RethinkTank LLC, Suck UK brings us the Punch Bag Laundry Bag. Allowing reluctant launders to take out their frustration on one of the most loathed chores known to man, the Punch Bag Laundry Bag is made from polyester and can …
Wallplay | WU HA | 20 20.
Quiet Lunch hit Wallplay on Orchard for the inaugural exhibition of WU HA | 20 20. Featuring a brilliant collection of Wu-Tang inspired works, WU HA is curated by Wu-Tang founder Oliver “Power” Grant and Wallplay founder Laura O’Reilly. Contributing artists include some recognizable names such as RZA, Kathy Grayson, Jay West, Walker Fee, Mint & Serf, Dee & Ricky, and Natalie …
SZA | ICE.MOON. (VIDEO)
SZA finally offered up some awesome visuals for the single, “ICE.MOON.” Found on her self-released EP, S, “ICE.MOON” was the first song from SZA that caught our attention. With all her recent success, it’s good to see her do justice to such a wonderful song by giving it some proper visuals. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
RATKING |x| Eric Copeland |x| CONS EP Vol. 1
New York collective RATKING recently collaborated with Eric Copeland of Black Dice for a track on Vol. 1 of Converse’s CONS EP. “Gaucho” is a youthfully sinister song with a rough and tumble rhythm– it is the first track off the forthcoming CONS EP VOL. 1. If “Gaucho” is this good, we can’t wait to see how the rest of the EP measures up. Quiet …
Stringing Us Along.
Mana Morimoto creates some whimsical pieces that skillfully integrate embroidery and photography. Morimoto’s embroidery is delicate but assertive. Unlike most mixed media embroidery, her work falls into this off putting, but brilliant, idiopathic realm that is populated by odd ball patterns and creepy photograph selections. We love it. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Balance in the Black. #Balance
Cush Design Studio gives avid readers a chance to balance their library with the Black Balance Bookshelf. Made from pine wood shelves suspended by black acrylic twine, the Balancing Bookshelf is a great way to keep track of your reading agenda. Imagine when you lay eyes on a lopsided bookshelf, asymmetrically weighed down by all the books you’ve read in the …
The Great Obstructionist.
We’re happy to see Jason Richards returning with some new works. We featured Richards earlier this year and was utterly fascinated with the artful obstruction found his series, The Interruption of Grace Jones. Richards continues to perfect the charming nuance in some of his latest pieces featured below. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Who’s the New Kid? | Vasya Kolotusha.
Fresh face Vasya Kolotusha is beginning to stir up quite the buzz. Kolotusha has a prominent, clean style that is only disrupted by 24 year-old’s keen but sometimes erratic, sense of humor. A majority of Kolotusha’s work is heavily influenced by fashion and pop culture. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Akomplice |x| J Dilla |x| Joey Bada$$ | FW 2013 Capsule Collection.
Akomplice always has positive agenda in mind and this time is no different. The street apparel label has joined forces with the J Dilla Foundation and Joey Bada$$ to present a groovy Fall/Winter 2013 capsule collection that gives back where it counts. Melding unreleased music from the late great artist with those of the burgeoning Brooklyn emcee, the capsule range …
A Hologram of Lou.
French duo Hologram recently paid homage to the late, great Lou Reed with a cover of The Velvet Underground’s “Pale Blue Eyes”. The two a splendid job on the tune while still managing to add their own ethereal touch. Be sure to listen to their latest EP, Absolute Zero. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Marshall | Stanmore Black.
Marshall proves that good things come in small packages with the Stanmore Black. Rich in sound but diminutive in stature, the Stanmore is a compact loudspeaker that performs well beyond its size. The Stanmore also boasts the best of both worlds, marrying old school aesthetics such as throwback knobs and a looking vintage looking front fret with new age capabilities …
…Not Kansas.
Americans across the country know very well what it’s like to be outmatched and put down by the forces of nature. Man’s conquest of nature has forever been at the core of the ways of men. Epic weather disasters, like our recent acquaintance Sandy, are now frequently occurring realities in our lives, whether we like it or not. In an …
The Hole |x| ABSOLUT | AREA: The Exhibition.
Perhaps the most epic showing this year, The Hole has truly outdone itself with AREA: The Exhibition. Curated by Jeffrey Deitch along with Serge Becker, Eric Goode, Jennifer Goode, and Glenn O’Brien, the exhibition focused on the iconic 80s nightclub, AREA, and sought to recapture the club’s allure while also presenting some new interpretation of their own. Teaming with ABSOLUT, The …
Art In Flux Harlem |x| Scratch DJ Academy | Soul & Vibe.
We headed over to Scratch DJ Academy to witness the opening reception of Art In FLUX Harlem‘s newest exhibition, Soul & Vibe. Featuring a roster of talented artists that includes Anthony J. Thomas, Daren Chambers, Lance Johnson, Linus Coraggio, Margaret Rose Vendryes, Ruben Natal-San Miguel, and Walter Lobyn Hamilton, Soul & Vibe is a musically inspired show that certainly has …
For Collectors Only.
For those of us who have serious hoarding issues, the opportunity to keep all of our old newspapers and magazines isn’t an opportunity to be passed up. NJU Studio‘s “Hockenheim” offers that opportunity by transforming the act of collecting magazines and newspapers into a sustainable and personalized form of furniture making. The stand is made of birch wood, handmade in a youth workshop …
Opening Reception | Noah Becker |x| The Lodge.
Noah Becker‘s latest exhibition debuted last night at The Lodge Gallery. The renowned artist, and founder of Whitehot Magazine, displayed a series of new works that reevaluate art history with modern twist. The exhibition runs until December 1st. Be sure to check out! In the meantime, check out some snapshots from our own Michael Della Polla. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band. | Bad Dancer.
Here’s something we missed earlier this month, Yoko Ono Plastic Ono Band released visuals for single, “Bad Dancer.” Coming off of Ono’s latest effort, Take Me to the Land of Hell, “Bad Dancer” is catchy, honest tune that takes pride in having bad rhythm. The starstudded video sees appearances Ad Rock, Ira Glass, Questlove, Reggie Watts, and Roberta Flack. Quiet …