On the night of September 11th 2013, King Deco, Avidya and The Kleshas, and Cakes Da Killa treated partygoers and art enthusiast to a late summer show that made the season one to remember. Featuring dream pop, folk jazz, and hip-hop, Three the Hard Way was a bubbling cauldron of tunes and everyone with an appetite that night got served. In all, …
To The Beets. (VIDEO)
Overdoz. is back with new visuals for their single, “Killer Tofu”. An apparent ode to Nicktoon, Doug Funny, and the fictional single by The Beets, the cartoonish video showcases Overdoz.’s signature outlandishness and also sees a guest spot by Childish Gambino. There’s something infectious about Overdoz.’s fun approach to rap and is garishly featured in this playful vid. It’s a …
I Don’t Want to Wait in Vain.
Nearing the last week of his New York City residency, Banksy recently applied his most somber piece yet at Hustler Club in Hell’s Kitchen. Banksy depiction of a strange man patiently waiting for his date appears to be just another lonely chap. But once you read the caption, “Waiting in vain…at the door of the club,” the message becomes apparent and all …
The Void of Survival.
Gravity, the new film by director Alfonso Cuarón, brings thrilling suspense to the distant realm of outer space. The film mixes terrifying realism with majestic images of Earth and the endless darkness that looms all around. Dr. Ryan Stone, played by Sandra Bullock, serves as the film’s protagonist: a hard working scientist who has limited experience in space. After a …
Super Real.
Painter JKB Fletcher produces some hyperrealsitic paintings that allude to some of the most recognizable comic characters of our time. Titled Dirty Faces, the series is somewhat provocative but has a very meaningful purpose. The Melbourne based artist explains below. On Dirty Faces: “Dirty Faces is a series of oil paintings depicting a figure painted in contemporary superhero colours, the …
The Stoic Sadist.
Illustrator Vaka Valo is nonchalantly sick. It sounds a tad extreme but when you see the work, you will know exactly what we mean. Valo’s Drxxm Dxxry series is a cool, calm application of muted violence. The work isn’t ruined with overwrought emotion and theatrics–instead the sometimes surrealistic and deliberate actions allow the pieces to speak for themselves. One might say that it …
Raised by Wolves. | FW 2013 Lookbook.
Canadian label Raised by Wolves recently presented their new Fall|Winter 2013 collection. The lookbook was in shot and directed in Montreal by Chicago native trash hand. The photographer captured the label’s new collection amid some famous Montreal backdrops including Underground City (La Ville Souterraine), the Old Port, and the Jacques-Cartier bridge. You can see peep RBW’s new collection at their online shop. Quiet LunchQuiet …
Just Business.
Never give your business card to cartoonist, Hugh MacLeod. He will draw quirky and subtly melancholic illustrations on the back of them, making critical works of art that give the audience an unique window into the human psyche. Now that we’re thinking about it, maybe you should give Macleod your business card after all. He may make a masterpiece out of …
MMM |x| EJAF |x| AIDS Awareness.
LN-CC brings you a selection of the iconic MMM (Maison Martin Margiela) Aids awareness t-shirts spanning the last 15 years. The limited t-shirt has been produced every season from FW1994-95 until present, with seasonal changes to the colour of the fabric and typeface. LN-CC have collated the majority of them over the last 15 years, presented here in a 20-piece retrospective, paying homage to times …
Joe© | Untitled.
Quiet Lunch stopped by Joe©‘s Untitled at Rogue Space in Chelsea. The uptown artist has been making quite a name for himself over the past few years, displaying public artwork through Manhattan and working with up and coming designers like Brian Wood. The Bronx native also turned a few head with last year’s Don’t Die. Overall, Joe© has established himself as one of …
Worth the Wait.
Tired of being embarrassed by low res pictures? Well, then say ‘hiya’ to the Pleasewait® picture frame. Created by designer Fabio Milito it is the “first photo frame for very bad resolution pictures”. Now your photographic failures will seem like they were on purpose–thus making them less of a failure. Pleasewait® should be available SOON! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online …
A Gathering of Swingers.
Who says that meetings have to be a stationary borefest? Duffy London‘s Swing Table ensures that listening to your boss gab on about quarterly earnings is a swing in the park. Made partially from Walnut from Stewardship Council managed forests, the Swing Table also makes family dinnertime and a more interesting experience. Get it → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
Always Socializing.
Chromeo unleashed some new music on the masses today. Described by Chromeo as “6 minutes of funk,” “Sexy Socialite” is just that–6 minutes of hip bumping, butt grabbing, toe tapping funk. An synthy homage to the party girl, “Sexy Socialite” sounds like our generation “Maneater”. The song comes off of their forthcoming LP, White Women. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot …
You Al(Yeti) Know.
Irish based brand Secret Castle is getting busy for the fall. They just released their first jacket, a forest green army style get up with an intriguing camo pattern lining and embroidered Yeti Head on the back. They also followed up on the release with an awesome matching t-shirt, also donning the Yeti Head logo. Get the Yeti Head Jacket → HERE! ← …
From a Safe Distance.
The modernization of vintage fear, that is Clay Lipsky‘s forte. Forever enthralled with the Cold War era in which he grew up in, Lipsky is using his Atomic Overlook series to revisit his childhood. But this isn’t just about Lipsky’s enchantment with the Cold War era, Atomic Overlook is a satirical examination of modern age voyeurism–a voyeurism that leads to an …
Cold Blood Club |x| Down.
Cold Blood Club just released a new single on iTunes. “Down” comes off of the group’s latest effort Headlines & Firefights. Cold Blood Club has been garnering a lot of buzz over the past year and just got through with a successful run at 2013 CMJ Marathon. Get “Down” → HERE! ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to …
On a Shin Kick.
Dadu Shin‘s work relies more on its message and less on grandeur aesthetics. Shin doesn’t seek to dazzle you with vibrant colors or send your mind into an artistic whirlwind. He simply wants you to think. Shin’s work is pretty straightforward; almost to the point of artful drabness. But somehow–maybe through charming minimalism and a lack of distraction–its sociopolitical message resonates. Quiet LunchQuiet …
Spread Love.
How We Roll will be rolling out their new BKNY snapbacks soon. The hat features BKNY–an obvious shorthanded ode to Brooklyn, New York–cloaked in a picture of the iconic Brooklyn Bridge. With only 24 pieces left, the hats are going fast! Priced at $150, shipping starts 11/01! ↓ Pre-order now! ↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote …
Charlotta Caught Fxcking.
Charlotta Westergren‘s Fucking consists of thousands of cut and scanned images pinned to the wall. Fucking is delicately rude. With the piece, Westergren creates a moment of artful contradiction. The installment dimensions are approximately 20’ by 8’. 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, …
Jenga.
Seems like a simple drawer. In fact, it’s safe to say that there is nothing much to see here. But if you turn your back for just a second, it’ll change on you. The Fjaril Drawer is as unpredictable as it cool. It’s deceptive nature is only the first layer. Created by Jakob Jørgensen, it also has a unique dual purpose; …
Marc Ecko x Jeff Staple x UNlabel.
Quiet Lunch stopped by Reed Space last week to check out Marc Eckō and Jeff Staple chopping it up about Eckō’s latest book UNlabel: How to Sell You Without Selling Out. Have a look at some of the moments from that night. Also, be sure to pick up a copy of the book UNlabel! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
That’s the (Teen) Spirit.
Just in case you were trapped underneath rock for 127 hours, SZA, the newly crowned first lady of TDE, dropped visuals for her single, “Teen Spirit”. Directed by SZA herself and APLUSFILMZ (Fredo Tovar & Scott Fleishman), the video is a gloomy affair. SZA goes from being stoically perched on top of a bookcase to menacingly aiming a toy gun from …
Better Fold.
Using pieces of folded satin and a technique called piping, Martin Fenne creates layered portraits that boasts vivid colors and wondrous texture. Fenne achieves quite a bit of accuracy with his technique and that is what is most intriguing about his work. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Yogurt Smoothness | Live Show Review.
I hopped off the T in Cleveland Circle last Friday night and headed to Roggie’s Bar to see a band I had only heard of the day before: Yogurt Smoothness. The experimental rock duo came to my attention via Twitter when they contacted me about their Boston show and sent me some music. Now, there is simply too much music …
The Impossible Project x Gorilla vs. Bear | Fresh Music on Instant Film. @gorillavsbear @ImpossibleUSA
If you find yourself in the downtown Manhattan area, stop by Impossible’s NYC Project Space to check Fresh Music on Instant Film, a photo exhibition by The Impossible Project and Gorilla vs. Bear. Gorilla vs. Bear is no stranger to instant film and have been capturing various behind the scenes moments with polaroid cameras since 2006. Fresh Music on Instant Film is a grand showing of …
#BEEN #TRILL x #Black #Dave.
The folks over at #BEEN #TRILL recently released a brief but dope video for their newest Been Trill in the Field compilation. The third volume of In The Field features a slew of popular names handpicked from the hiphop and electronic genres. Contributors include Black Dave, Kanye West, A$AP Ferg, Disclosure, Travi$ Scott, James Blake, and a whole lot more. The In the Field project contains 88 tracks altogether, including …
Chance of Clouds…
Perhaps the most intriguing lamp we have featured, the Cloud Lamp by Richard Clarkson isn’t exactly all lamp. The Cloud Lamp is also a reactive speaker, simulating thunder and lighting according to the music it is playing. Just connect the Cloud Lamp to a stereo or any other audio device and watch the magic happen. Can you imagine listening to Sade …
Get Ready for the Next Episode. (Video)
Shinobi Ninja recently released visuals for the single, “Gloom Doom”. Directed by Nicolas Peces, the video is a brilliant follow up to “Power Strangers”. Last time we saw the gang, they had broken free from captivity and now they have to escape New York before it’s too late. Now, with the cure in hand, they must face other obstacles before …
Gregory Siff x Helmut Lang x Project Angel Food.
Helmut Lang has teamed up with Project Angel Food and artist Gregory Siff to host a private shopping night to benefit the Project Angel Food Program. Siff’s photographs will be exhibited along with 21 limited edition and one of a kind Helmut Lang tees which are hand-painted exclusively by the artist. The line work, characters, and poetry aim to nourish …
Happy Halloween from The Decades Hat Co.
The Decades Hat Co. will be releasing their Halloween Pack Snapbacks on Friday | 10.18.13. Bad Moon Rising, Life’s A Bitch, and Fly By Night are all a part of Decades’ upcoming Fall 2013 collection. Keep an eye out! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Shwood x Pendleton Woolen Mills | Shwood for Pendleton 2013.
Shwood and Pendleton Woolen Mills are back together again for another awesome collaboration. This time around the new Shwood for Pendleton 2013 will feature temples laser-engraved with signature Pendleton patterns, particularly the “Journey West” and Pendleton “Basket Maker” patterns. Made from U.S. grown cherry wood and walnut wood, both glasses come with a matching Pendleton wool storage pouch. With the two companies sharing …
Klayman Tells Obama to Drop the Qur’an.
While some of you were watching football or taking a well deserved weekend nap, Tea Partier Larry Klayman was setting republicans back 10 years at the Million Vet March on the Memorials” . At a rally, which took place at the World War II Memorial, Klayman (who was amongst other right wing politico dynamos Ted Cruz and Sarah Palin) spoke to crowd …
Everyday Emmanuelle.
French illustrator Emmanuelle Ly possesses a raw appeal that stands out in polished, modern times. Her work is primal but concise. Her attention to detail is skewed by an abstract subconscious. This influence results in a body of work that features an unique focus on iconography, typography, and portraiture. Challenging herself to draw a new illustration each day on her huge …
Elder’s Play.
he first time we saw a piece from Jason Bard Yarmosky‘s Elder Kinder series, we were stunned. It was a fall afternoon at Lyons Wier Gallery in Chelsea and Yarmosky’s “Horse Feathers” (part of a group show) hung right near the gallery’s entrance, greeting visitors with its queer playfulness. The elderly woman’s seemingly surly demeanor matched with the frolicsome motif created a brilliant …
A Look at Life Round Here. (Video)
Today James Blake debuted visuals for his song “Life Round Here”. Featuring Chance The Rapper, “Life Round Here” is a glum but soulful track that laments the agony of part time love. Directed by Nabil, the video finds James and Chance taking a black and white journey down a road of twerking streetwalkers and ghost horses. Nabil, who also directed …
Drop Down and Get Your Color On.
Okay, exactly what rock were we under when this happened? Bun B teamed up with illustrator and music critic Shea Serrano to create Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity Book, a traditional coloring and activity book with a pop culture twist. Featuring rap artists such as Tupac, Drake, Nelly, Riff Raff, Childish Gambino, Queen Latifah, and even Bun B himself, the …
Hilary Swankin’. (Video)
Pro Era general Joey Bada$$ just dropped visuals for the Summer Knights single “Hilary Swank”. Directed by Alex Lill, the video contains a slightly abstract touch–something we haven’t seen a lot of in Joey’s past vids. Bookended by rare footage of both Joey and the late, great KING CAPITAL STEEZ, the video also features an honest, pre-“Control” Kendrick Lamar admitting in a …
Dot On.
Gary Andrew Clarke has a special way of seeing things. His remixed works of classic paintings, such as Leonardo Di Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Johannes Vermeer’s The Girl with a Pearl Earring, and Andy Warhol’s Marilyn Diptych, view fine art through a geometric lens. Using enigmatic minimalism, Clarke goads his audience into applying their knowledge of art through a clever guessing game. Get …
TOMORROW | The Gowanus 13.
Tomorrow Quiet Lunch and OXHEART invades Littlefield! The Gowanus 13, an ode to the number thirteen, will feature artwork from thirteen talented artists including Harry Folsom, Glenford Nunez, Niky Roehreke, Gregory Siff, Hayley McCulloch, Al Benkin, KEEBS, Joe Murtagh, Derek Weisberg, Krys Fox, Eric Rose, Olivia Larrain, and Kelly Forsyth! Hosted by Brooklyn’s own Afroista, festivities will also include a …
Staying Afloat.
This isn’t the first time we have seen magnetism integrated into household furniture. But the more examples we see, the more advance the marriage becomes. The Float Table, a perfect example of that advancement, applies classical physics applied to modern design. Repelling wooden cubes are held in equilibrium by a system of tense steel cables, giving the appearance of levitation. Surprisingly, …
Space Travel in the 50s.
Ceren Kiliç‘s geometrical whimsy is the stuff that artists are made of. Kiliç, inspired by the stars and 50s nostalgia, creates fascinating mixed media collages that resemble some sort of parallel universe. She welcomes us into her world with open arms, greeting us with a bouquet of dated innocence and celestial bliss. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication …
Keep Skatin’.
We absolutely enjoyed Cheyenne’s collaboration with TAM Longboards and now she’s setting her sights on the little guys. The first skateboard deck design that we’ve seen from Cheyenne, her illustrations appear even more elegant on a smaller canvas. Get it → HERE. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture …
Mike Dean on DJ Skee Live.
Legendary producer Mike Dean will be on DJ Skee Live tonight. Dean, who is known for his work with Kanye West and Jay-Z, will be featured in Skee’s In the Lab segment. Show airs tonight on AXS TV at 10 pm. Meanwhile check out our interview with Mike Dean at Jungle City Studios. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
A.P.C |x| Carhartt Capsule Collection.
Fashion enthusiasts are buzzing over A.P.C. and Carhartt’s newest collaboration. The last collaboration between the two, the A.P.C. x Carhartt capsule collection will feature a sentimental waltz between the blue collared and the fashionably sensible. Items like the shearling-lined Bristol Jacket, the low-rise carpenter pant, and Chambray Sailor Shirt, this collection will make any soft handed gentleman want to build a house from …
Last Days of Schwarzwälde.
This week will be the last week to check out David Rhodes’ Schwarzwälde. Now on display at Hionas Gallery until October 13th, Schwarzwälde is Rhodes first solo exhibit in New York City. Be sure to stop by and check it out! Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …