Sean Smither, using the moniker Native Bells, extends multiple arms with each hand scooping sounds from a different instrument. His newest self-titled release is a block of musical mass spanning across thirty-nine songs and four sides: Side A, Side B, Side C and Side D. Smither, a percussionist at heart, studied jazz at the New School in New York City, …
Let It All Drain Away.
The mute violence in Jan Fabre‘s I Let Myself Drain is a shock at first, but the true to life detail of the piece quickly takes center stage, making it one of the most compelling works of art we have ever had the pleasure of featuring. We were fooled initially. We thought it was a live action installation that employed an …
Hey, Look! It’s Panta Claus!
Bonobos is getting into the holiday spirit early this season with their Panta Claus slacks. Slim fit and two toned, these festive Chinos are a limited edition must-have. Show up to a Christmas party wearing these pants and you’ll be God’s gift to holiday fashion. Get them → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
The Ultimate How To On Photography…
French photographer Thomas Vanden Driessche‘s How to Be a Photographer in Four Lesson teaches any old schmoe how to be an ace photographer. How to Be… is a charming guide accompanied by artistic satire and real life sentiment. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, …
The Happs.
Some motivational posters lend a gentle, caring nudge in the right direction, but Antoine Tesquier Tedeschi’s “Shit Happens” poster shoves you to the ground and tells you to quit your bitching. Get it → 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 …
Movie Review | A Man is His Own Best Friend.
There’s nothing left to do, but lie down and die. Several moments in the new film All is Lost by director J.C. Chandor portray death as imminent and inescapable. Robert Redford plays the only character in the film using little to no dialogue. The actor uses his weary face and piercing eyes to tell the story of a man struggling …
All Filled In.
The marriage between illustration and photography didn’t just take place yesterday, so drawing on pictures is anything new. But when an artist is able to take that union to even greater heights–recognition is not only deserved, it is absolutely necessary. Alana Dee Haynes‘ illustrated portraits are a vivid metamorphosis of perception. Haynes’ ability to skillfully integrate the illustration with the photograph is …
All Sewn Up.
Artist Megan Whitmarsh creates whimsical embroidery pieces that sort of resembles something out of Aqua Teen Hunger Force–maybe it’s french fries. With each thread, Whitmarsh’s playful technique leaves quite a lasting impression. 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 …
Action Bronson |x| Party Supplies | Blue Chips 2.
Action Bronson and Party Supplies are at it again with Blue Chips 2. We absolutely love it when Party Supplies and Bronsolini team up, they never disappoint. The 19-track sequel is a stellar follow up to the first Blue Chips mixtape and includes some awesome guest appearances from Ab-Soul, Mac Miller, Big Body Bes, Retchy P, Jeff Woods, and Bronson’s usual partner …
Anya Gallaccio | Red On Green.
Anaya Gallaccio’s Red On Green (2012) is a gradual masterpiece, a living breathing demonstration of life and death. Favoring organic materials, Gallaccio laid 10,000 red roses across the gallery floor and allowed them wilt and perish untouched. Red On Green is an aggressive gesture that holds a mirror to society’s concept of beauty and our displacement of nature. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Trading in Collars. (VIDEO)
Kanye Mayfield recently premiered visuals for his single “White Collar”. Directed by Indie Love Enterprises, the video has a strong autobiographical tone that really resonates with those who have had the pleasure of following his work. But, for fans new and old, it is a welcomed portrait of Mayfield’s journey as an artist and as a human being. “…akin to the show–whereas …
Movie Review | Let Freedom Come.
Solomon Northup was a free-born African American cello player who was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the mid 1800’s. He recorded his story in a book titled, Twelve Years a Slave, and has now been adapted for the screen into a new film by the same name by director Steve McQueen. The film evolves from a tale of survival …
A Drop in the Huebucket.
Cool designs that appear on shirts often have a more substantial start than just being cool to enough adorn a shirt. Often times these design have a meaningful origin and concept that was thoughtfully conceived by the artist. “My work reflects the issues of natural surroundings and also social issues. What happens to the world today affects my emotions and …
A Noise in the Clouds.
Caged Animals recently released some visuals for their single, “The Sound of Thunder”. Directed by Mike McLean and frontman Vincent Cacchione, the video highlights the pseudo-surreal journey of a young misfit whose dream getaway suddenly turns into a frightful daymare. “The Sound of Thunder” can be found on the band’s latest album, In the Land of Giants. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is our …
Idelwood the Grey.
Penfield welcomes the Autumn/Winter seasons with a reincarnation of their classic Idelwood pack. The Idlewood Grey is made from a heavyweight cotton canvas and reinforced with full leather trims–making for a tough, but lightweight, day pack. Get it → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, …
Old Schooled Seating.
Let’s face it, education in the States isn’t what it used to be–and we’re not referring to the curriculum, we’re referring to the furnishing. Long ago, when the Soviet Union was a superpower and Morgan Freeman played a pimp, school chairs (and desks) were wooden canvases. You could doodle anything you could come with: Superman, Batman, a giant penis, Superman …
Everyone Wants a PyroPet!
Halloween is behind us, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be interested in creepy stuff. Behold, Kisa by PyroPet! Meaning “kitty” in Icelandic, Kisa is a beautiful cat shaped candle that melts down to reveal a menacing metal skeleton. First manifested as the Devil’s Candle back in 2011, Thorunn Arnadottir and Dan Koval designed the candle after a melting …
The (Longo) Way Around.
Artist Robert Longo catches the eye with his twisted series, Men in the Cities, 1979. The works feature Mad Men-esque subjects in convulsing poses that thrash about in the most vivid way. Despite them being purely stationary, the audience is goaded into predicting and faintly imagining their next movements. Men in the Cities is the series that made the Brooklyn native a star. …
Clarks |x| Concepts | Desert Palmer.
In case you didn’t notice, Boston’s Concepts recently teamed up with Clarks to release the Desert Palmer. Featuring a flat crepe sole–a twist on tradition–the Desert Palmer differs from your usual desert boot. The Desert Palmer in both Burgundy and Teal is now available exclusively at Concepts. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and …
Quiet Time.
Artist Molly Crabapple and RSA Shorts presents The Power of Quiet, a charming animated manifestation of Susan Cain’s best selling book, Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. An articulate affirmation for those who rather stay at home and keep to themselves, Quiet suggests that being an introvert isn’t exactly a death sentence. In the book, Cain points out that …
An Already Present Future.
The method, and manner, in which we process information has changed drastically over the last few decades. With entities like Google and Wikipedia, knowledge (both official and unofficial) has been conveniently placed at everyone’s fingertips–and in the process, books have become fairly obsolete. Based in the United Kingdom, Kyle Bean has birthed a concept piece that touches on that very …
A New Time, A New Day.
Sweet, sweet innovation. Oh, how it moves the soul. Created by Studio Ve, the Manifold Clock presents an all new way to tell time. The clock’s hands are connected with a manifold to create 3D movement. Catering to the concept of time repeating itself, but being ever-changing, the Manifold Clock evolves as the day does–changing shape and taking on new …
Kitties & Chompas.
There are only two things that go together better than cheese and bacon, and that’s sharks and kitties. Surprisingly, no one has decided to capitalize on this dynamite combination until now. Husband and wife duo, Dan and Kozy of Kozyndan, are the first to strike gold with their “Hunters: Charks an’ Kittehs” limited edition archival print. The print shows menacing sharks …
Billy Kidd |x| Transience at Master & Pelavin.
Quiet Lunch stopped by Master & Pelavin to check out Billy Kidd’s newest exhibition, Transience. Featuring all new work from Kidd, Transience is the photographer’s first solo exhibition. Works included in the show touch on the subjects of lithe sexuality, the process of aging, and death. Transience will on display at Masters & Pelavin until December 7th. Masters & Pelavin is located at 13 …
The First Act: Anjimile.
I have been most eager to share this particular installment of The First Act with you, dearest Quiet Lunch readers. I am distinctly enthusiastic about the music being made by the young, talented, and driven new artist, Anjimile. A Northeastern University student and Texas-native, Anjimile came into my world abruptly and unexpectedly on a cool September evening at the Middle …
KENZO |x| Toiletpaper.
KENZO recently collaborated with Toiletpaper for a new line that features some odd sayings accompanied by photographic puns. The cuts and colors are pretty basic, but it the aforementioned oddball spins on phrases such as “Eye-Spangled Banner,” “Cat Got Your Shoe,” and “Two Left ‘Feet’” that snag the attention. Shop the collection → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
All That You Can Be.
PRIVILEGE just released their Classic Army Chambray Shirt. Available in Indigo, the shirt has an intriguing workman’s vibe but a laid back fit. Get it → 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 say, “Creative Sustenance Daily,” we mean …
The Lonely Tree.
Myoung Ho Lee‘s 2007 Tree series is about as peaceful and serene as the scenery itself. In the series, the young South Korean photographer touches upon the subjects of physical isolation and visual confirmation. By placing the tree in front of a stark white background, Lee creates a false separation that plays a delightful game with the mind’s eye. Quiet LunchQuiet …
The Times |x| Steven Harrington | Halloween Capsule.
Steven Harrington teams up with The Times once again in honor of our favorite holiday with a limited edition Halloween capsule . The collection includes the Everyday Is Halloween tee, the Black Magic tee, Steve’s sinister October mixtape, a few Halloween treats and a special 6″ x 8″ signed photo print. Orders placed before Halloween will ship same day! Super …
Last Days | Katherine Mann x Trellises.
This week is the last week to see Katherine Mann‘s latest solo exhibition, Trellises. Now on display at gallery nine5 in Nolita, Trellises features new works from the American artist who is known for her sizeable creations that incorporate acrylic paints and sumi ink on Yupo paper. Be sure to visit gallery nine5 and check out Trellises, on display until November 1st–that’s this Friday! …
Vega Zaishi Wang |x| Like a Piece Of Her.
Known for her originality, quality, exceptional hand-crafting, Beijing-based designer Vega Zaishi Wang is garnering much buzz with her latest collection, Like a Piece Of Her. The collection features eye-catching patterns along with limited color palette and a modernized 70′s look. For all inquiries please contact Vega Zaishi Wang or visit her online shop. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
Gone Shopping.
Architect Taizo Yamamoto‘s graphite portrait series features what an unfortunate amount of us are forced to call home; a shopping cart. Bordering on hyperrealism, the series allows us to think deeply about an oft forgotten class. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a loving, but brute, educational …
A Tall Read.
Tardu Kuman of Stoa Design created a very organic way for us store literature. The STOA KİTAP is made of solid wood and consists of 7 detachable interlocking parts. To order contact Stao Design → 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 …
And I Wake Up Alone.
Photographer Col. K. captures the essence of loneliness with his recent series Alone. Human beings, like many other mammals, rely heavily on companionship. But ever so often, companionship renders itself hard to come by. For some, loneliness spurs heartbreak. For others, it births an internal culture of acceptance. Either way, the lonely all have one thing in common, and that is …
MeLo-X |x| GOD: Piéce de Résistance |x| A Short Film.
MeLo-X gives us a window into his upcoming album GOD: Pièce de Résistance. The project drops November 5th, but you can pre-order it → HERE. ← 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 …
Thorocraft |x| Fall/Winter 2013.
Thorocraft is turning heads with their new Fall/Winter 2013 Collection. The company reintroduce some their classic silhouettes such as The Ross and The Hampton, but the collection also sees new faces like The Bowery and The Harloe. The collection also features some fresh nuances like Aztec and paisley prints and elephant skin embossments. The collection is available now on their online shop. …
Quit.
The Anti-Smoking Cigarette Pack by Reynolds and Reyner is a bold project that confronts the dangers of smoking through clever artistry. Using a grim wit, Reynolds and Reyner force cigarette smokers to truly consider the harm that they are doing their health every time they light one up. “People are dying throughout the world of diseases caused by smoking. This package concept shows …
As She Lays…
Painter Karen Ann Myers‘ work features a brilliant array of patterns and colors that seemingly leap off of the canvas. Depicting women lounging in bed amidst vividly decorated sheets, blankets, comforters, and rugs, the decor and their patterns steal the show. Myers captures these patterns with such rich accuracy that the medium starts to come into question and spur statements …
Undeniable Evidence.
One of the benefits of being “civilized” creatures is our ability to clean up our messes–or at least we try. But some messes just don’t go away. Pollution, homicide, they linger as a constant reminder that not all slates can be wiped clean. Born in Idaho and now working out of New York and Isreal, Angela Strassheim‘s Evidence series features homes …
Orée Strikes Again.
Remember the Orée wooden keyboard that we featured around this time yesteryear? Well, we were snooping around for updates and we found that Orée also made a wooden touch pad! The Orée Touch Slab is multi touch trackpad that also serves as a numerical keypad. It is compatible with any Mac OS, Windows 7 or 8 computer equipped with Bluetooth and, similar to …
Death by Sugar Skull.
When it comes to Kickstarter campaigns, there are some ideas that are too good to fail–the Sugar Skull by HUNDRED MILLION is one of them. The London based company is adding a touch of macabre to tea drinking with this innocently frightening skeletal design. And just in case you are wondering about its volume efficiency, the Sugar Skull’s concave design …
Temporary Immortality.
How familiar are we with our mortality? With all the advances in medical science, human beings are living longer lives. But with human beings living longer lives, the concept of death has become more of an expensive chore rather than something that reminds you to live everyday to the fullest. To Live On by Min Jeong Seo confronts our comfort in a …
He is Among Us. #GOD
It’s easy to fuck about on earth when you are absolutely sure that certain a fella named G-O-D isn’t watching. But what if we told you that his omnipresence was in fact omnipresent? Taking inspiration from Michelangelo’s masterpiece “The Creation of Adam”, an anonymous artist has taken the liberty of placing God in everyday situations where we would expect to see …
History Reinvented.
Mary Reid Kelley has made a unique place for herself in the world of independent cinema. Her black and white videos revolve around the lives of women throughout different times in history. She creates a world with elaborate masks and costumes that cover the eyes and replace them with cartoonish features. Caught somewhere between animation and live action, Kelley designs …
The Good Company |x| MellowHigh |x| TGC Tour Hoody.
The folks at Good Company recently debuted their latest collaborative hoody with MellowHigh. Quiet Lunch stopped by The Good Company shop and took in some of the festivities. MellowHigh members Left Brain (who spotted wearing the new TGC Tour Hoody) and Domo Genesis were also at 97 Allen Street, chopping it up with fans and enjoying a little downtime before their North …