Last time we featured Ian Stevenson he was poking fun of the likes of Kim Kardashian and Princess Di. But today we feature his wit in a more minimalistic light–straight, no chaser, just the way any suffering artoholic likes it. Today’s feature also shows Stevenson going after art’s pretentious side. But What Does It Mean?, Abstract Bullshit, See the Light, and …
If I Should Die…
It’s been a few years since Candy Chang first debuted her project, Before I Die, and it has since grown into a therapeutic phenomenon–a universal bucket list, if you will. First beginning on the side of an abandoned building in her New Orleans neighborhood, there are now over 300 Before I Die walls in over 50 countries and over 20 languages. Chang is even releasing a book this …
NastPlas |x| AIO.
Introducing Madrid duo Nastplas. Consisting of illustrator Fran R. Learte (drFranken) and creative director Natalia “Na” Molinos, the two make a perfect team. Known for their ethereal portraits and intricate designs, Nastplas’ AIO is yet another testament to their notable chemistry. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with a …
Gender Infinity x Viking Moses x Roses at The Silent Barn.
Appropriately for a band called Gender Infinity, lead dude, Redding Hunter, traipsed around in the darkness of The Silent Barn in various states of drag. First came the wigs, then the fishnets, followed by mascara crayoned on thick. The necks of the boys in the room kept craning mistakenly, but it’s alright because it was Hunter’s birthday and he’ll scream, …
Head On Down to the Evening Suite.
Artist Ian Johnson runs the gauntlet in his jazz inspired piece The Evening Suite. Featuring the likes of Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Nina Simone, Charles Mingus, and more, The Evening Suite can serve as an artistic education to younger art enthusiasts who may not be familiar with the world of jazz. Johnson first presents a traditional illustration …
Modernizing.
A contemporary reinterpretation of the original Adirondack chair, the Modern Muskoka by Hard Goods boasts an ergonomic emphasis and an environmental sensibility. The geometric contours of the Modern Muskoka and its soothingly stoic colors are the first things to catch the eye. But some keen features, such as a seat drainage via a cast-in copper drain aperture, seal the deal. Quiet LunchQuiet …
Embroidered Memories.
Possessing the ability to paint with thread, Stephanie K. Clark‘s work is nothing short of amazing. The Oregon native dwells in a realm of complex simplicity, often depicting unremarkable scenery through a somewhat all-inclusive technique. Not only is her work charming, but the titles of the works also have a quaint charm–almost as if they draw inspiration from real life. Quiet …
The Sophomore Report: Mikal Cronin x MCII.
Let’s hope for an Indian summer because Mikal Cronin’s MCII is for sunshine times and kites. Put this album on and feel wistful about the days getting shorter, and know you are not alone. Because MC is singing to you, everything will be okay. Mikal Cronin’s second album is a foray into a more poppy sound, as well as a …
Duncan Makes a Point.
It’s back to school season once again and while some may miss the freedom of summer, there are others who are looking forward to the school year with much optimism. Perhaps one tool that may represent that optimism the best is Duncan Shott‘s Rainbow Pencils. Made from recycled paper, rainbow pencils let you create beautiful paper rainbows every time you …
New Mann.
Canadian painter Jen Mann just released some new work. Mann gives us more of the good stuff, but takes the beauty of her aesthetics up a level by using a dizzying layer effect. Be sure to visit her site. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various aspects of life and culture with …
Quiet Lunch on the ROX: THREE THE HARD WAY | Be There!
For those of you who have yet to catch wind, Quiet Lunch on the ROX is returning with a brilliant trifecta of Pop, Jazz and Rap. On Wednesday September 11th, music lovers will unite under one roof for live performances by King Deco, Avidya and the Kleshas, and Cakes Da Killa. JOIN US! ↓Get ADVANCE TICKETS! ↓ Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a …
Stay Cool, California.
Friends of Type just released “Coolifornia” tee for pre-order. The charming grey tee features a grinning bear and the “Coolifornia” written in an ultra friendly cursive. Preorder 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,” …
A Not So Subtle Disposition.
Steve Kim‘s work is an ideal interpretation of life; it is fragmentary, suffocating, awe inspiring, and easy to get lost in. The overall disposition of Kim’s work is mind altering, causing you to question the stability of reality. Figures are somewhat visible upon close inspection but appear purposefully incomplete on a macro level–a body of abstract portraiture that all comes …
The Contrast Within.
French artist Reynald Drouhin‘s Landscape Monolith is a brilliant example of contrast within contrast. Using stunning photos found on the internet, Drouhin creates polarizing portraits by simply reversing a portion of the photographs. 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 …
Kane Mayfield x A3C Part 2.
After the welcomed release of Part 1, Kane Mayfield recently followed up with Part 2 of the three part A3C series. Mayfield lets his sense of humor take centerstage on “A3C Part 2”, opting for a casually authoritative flow that seems borderline conversational on certain occasions. It almost sounds as if Mayfield just walk in the booth and began rapping …
More From a Secret Life.
Grégoire Guillemin recently presented some new additions to his popular series, The Secret Life of Heroes. The series stay true its comical (and sometimes sexual) motif, Daredevil putting in his eye drops, Lara Croft dressing down after long day of spelunking–but the new line up somewhat blurs the whole hero concept. Some fresh faces include Mario, Silver Surfer, and the aforementioned, …
Quiet Lunch on the ROX present THREE THE HARD WAY.
After the success of our previous installment, the second installment of Quiet Lunch on the ROX follows up with a trifecta of pop, jazz, and rap. Featuring King Deco, Avidya and the Kleshas, and Cakes Da Killa, THREE THE HARD WAY will showcase three different genres under one glorious roof. This installment of Quiet Lunch on the ROX seeks to …
The First Act: We Avalanche.
One idyllic Saturday afternoon in May, I was wandering around Harvard Square, taking in the Cambridge air and following my ears from one street musician to the next. As I casually ambled along, I came upon a hat shop called Goorin Brothers, where, to my great surprise, there was an acoustic trio in the window display serenading the patrons and …
No Matter What, Stick To It.
Fesson Ludovic brings us back to our roots with a series of environmental art that showcases the use of organic materials. Ludovic’s method is quite simple and down to earth (pun intended); he finds what the Mother Nature gives him and creates wondrous arraignments that almost look as if she created them herself. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that …
ODB Bruh Bruh.
Rapper Danny Brown recently released visuals for his single “ODB”. Directed, edited, and scrawled by RUFFMERCY, the video is a doodle plagued acid trip–the scribbles dance as the constant screen warps melt Danny Brown’s cold stares. Produced by Paul White, “ODB” will be included on his upcoming album, Old, set to be released on September 30th. Akeem K. Duncan.Akeem is …
Warring Skylines.
Although the game has been around since 6th century, the reimagining of the chess set is always a welcomed idea. Based on iconic buildings in London like the Gherkin, London Eye, Big Ben, and Renzo Piano’s Shard of Glass, the Skyline Chess set combines the love of the game with a love of architecture. It also utilizes 3D printing, one of today’s …
For the Price of $FR.EE.
Virginia duo Sunny & Gabe just dropped their highly anticipated FREE CANDY EP. Containing 10 sweet, tooth rotting tracks, FREE CANDY is an amazing piecing together of the Sunny & Gabe puzzle. With their music containing so many contrasting elements, Sunny & Gabe have officially presented a new sound–a gloriously complex sound that no one can mimic, much less fully comprehend. The band …
Sunkissed.
Our long makeout sessions with Lady Summer is coming to an end and Raphaëlle Martin‘s Canicule series is causing us to miss her already. Featuring a series of subjects lounging poolside, Canicule is a compilation of picture perfect leisure. Martin keeps the work minimalistic, which conveys a pleasant degree of serenity. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Photogenetics.
Artist Ida Applebroog defines the term photogenetics as “a series of images produced through the crossbreeding of photography, sculpture, technology and painting.” Her latest body of work does just that. Human eyes peer out from behind misshapen bodies and faces that create a new type of image that pools multiple mediums. The figures appear indistinguishable and yet familiar. The eyes …
Call Me Sexy.
Artist Steve Locke is known for his portraits of men in all different positions. The figures float in a sea of color with few defining details. His work captures new images of masculinity and personal identity in the modern world. Amateaur shows a nearly naked man in a pair of tighty whities as he holds a camera phone facing out …
The Bada$$ Strikes Back.
As all the hoopla over Kendrick Lamar’s verse on “Control” dies down, Pro Era general Joey Bada$$ finally responds with “Killuminati Pt. 2”. The Knxwledge produced track features aggravated Joey laying into Kendrick with the first verse: “We drowning out Atlantis can’t overflow beast coast/ Be more specific next time you shoutin’ out, a-mi-go/ I am not the star? In …
Signed and Sealed.
Amanda Seales is a woman of many hats. A renaissance woman with multiple mediums of expression, her talents are boundless. Beginning her career as a child actor, Seales has since spent her career adding layer after layer to her body of work. Poetry, painting, acting, DJing, singing, Amanda Seales does it all and she does it well. A bastion of …
Survival Guide.
Brooklyn born, Gregory Siff is an artist with a universal approach that allows him to create a brilliant but palpable body of work. What is this universal approach, you ask? It’s simple: “Have fun.” It seems like a cliche thing to say, but if you were to see the way Gregory Siff’s eyes light up when he’s creating a piece, …
Jesus Loves Whores: The Presale.
There are many disputed facts about the life of Jesus Christ, such as whether or not he even existed, and if so, if he was married to a woman named Mary Magdalene. Mary Magdalene, allegedly one of Jesus’s closest companions, is a storied religious figure whose relationship with Jesus is anything but cut and dry. Some say she was an …
Street Prattle: Catcalling.
The summer is near its end and there are still a few lonely fellas out there who have yet to meet their summer love. This bout of seasonal loneliness can be attributed to many things, poor personal hygiene, a bad case of the ugly or, the most common culprit, a poor approach–after all, a simple shower can wipe out the …
Cover Blown.
Jordan Matter reveals talent in the mist with his series Dancers Among Us. Featuring dancers strutting their stuff in various quotidian settings, Matter makes his subjects a dynamic splash of life amongst an otherwise common background. Dancers Among Us even allows you to consider exactly how many dancers you may be surrounded by on whilst in public. The series is also available …
Location: Brooklyn NY 11233.
Harlem rapper Salomon Faye just released a new single titled “Brooklyn NY 11233”. A sinister follow up to “Alchemy” (no pun intended), we find Faye describing the streets of Brooklyn with a classic grimey narrative. Faye runs the gauntlet, from failed murder attempts to bullshit industry practices. Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is a grassroot online publication that seeks to promote various …
Shantell Martin x SUNO.
International artist Shantell Martin recently teamed up with New York based brand SUNO. Applying her wanton illustrations to SUNO’s fashionable cuts, their collaboration features a comfortable boxy tunic with a drawstring waist and a simple tee made from 100% Kenyan cotton. 25% of proceeds will benefit the non-profit organization Apple Arts NYC. Check them out → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch is …
Blood On the Palm Trees.
Felix Snow, who has been tied to a slew of new artists including SZA and King Deco, recently collaborated with Various Cruelties for his new single “This Pool Party Feels Like a Funeral”. Snow proves to have a dark sense of humor with this catchy tune. Various Cruelties also lends some awesome vocals, fitting in perfectly with song’s charmingly dour …
The You In Me.
Madelynn Holmes, a young illustrator from Sydney, explores the permanent effects of human interaction in her series One In Another. An abstract Frankenstein of personal relationships, the subjects in Holmes’ work seems vulnerable but unaffected. Holmes stated that the purpose of the series was to show “how people inevitably leave imprints on you and become part of you.” Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Kendra Morris: To Witness a Mockingbird.
Quiet Lunch Magazine and The Lodge Gallery is teaming up to bring you, To Witness a Mockingbird, a wonderful evening of live song with Wax Poetics artist Kendra Morris. Performing choice cuts from her latest cover album, Mockingbird, Morris is going to treat the audience to an intimate display of talent guaranteed to warm the soul. Surrounded by Traversing the Vector, Orlando Arocena’s newest …
Going Native.
Native Forest may be newcomers to the furniture industry but their penchant for making classic, well made furniture is a lot more seasoned than you think. Ran by duo Emme & David, the shop has other products in progress which includes shelves, wooden cooking utensils, and other tables. If you’d like to decorate your home with one of the tables …
The Jewel That Is “Julia”.
SZA‘s recent single, “Julia”, is a synthy dance groove that almost takes you back to the days where thick pornstaches were all the rage and there was no such thing as too much makeup–that’s right, we’re talking about the 80s. Produced by Felix Snow and Dave Free, SZA also shows some pleasant versatility by capping off the song’s warm 80s …
Where Hope Grows.
Based in Savannah, Georgia, Hayli Alyce is using her designing prowess for good. Her installation, There’s Hope for the Hopeless, seeks to use design not as a predatory advertising tool, but as visual therapy. Alyce issued a heartfelt statement on her site: “All too often in this world our graphic design skills are directed towards the advertising industry and making products …
Baked Goods.
Riding high on the success of her recent single, “Ratchet”, Lil Debbie is positioning herself as one of rap’s brightest young stars. Boasting a homegrown sound and killer fashion sense, Lil’ Debbie’s devil may care attitude and nonchalant arrogance makes her a force to be reckoned with. Don’t get us wrong, Debbie is still in the early stages of her …
Model Citizen.
Transition can be a scary process. Going from the familiar to the unknown isn’t for the faint of heart. Embracing the spirit of change and evolution, international model and actor, Louise Donegan, stands at a pivotal point of her career. Conquering the world of modeling and now venturing into the realm of acting, she is swimming in uncharted waters that …
God Amongst Gods.
MeLo-X is one of New York City’s most coveted artists. Sure, MeLo’s name rings bells overseas, but the headquarters of his kingdom lies here in Gotham. He takes the city’s sound, processes them, and then coats them in a rich substance that can only be described as “rhythmic freedom.” He is musical liberation in the flesh. A theoretical martyr giving …
Put a Pin It.
Enamel pins are all the rage these days… we think? Trend or not, these one of a kind enamel pins by Kate Jones / Ursa Major can be nice touch to any wardrobe. Decorated with an uniquely abstract design, these pins feature a healthy array of colors and patterns packed into 5/8 inches of space. Get them → here. ← Quiet LunchQuiet Lunch …
Flame On.
Telmo Pieper & Miel Krutzmann, known to the world as TELMO MIEL, created a stunning mural titled “Flamin’Go”. The Netherlands based duo has an uncanny ability to capture enthralling details via acrylic spray paint. 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 …
Mercy Mercy Me.
TV On The Radio, the kingly art rock band of the past decade returns with a sudden single, “Mercy.” It kicks in right away. No hesitation. Vocalist Tunde Adebimpe is right there with the spitting hi-hats and grinding guitars. “I fell in love with professional evil on the day you left my side,” he sings. There is a driving restlessness running through …