Food

Autori

• John Knechtel

Parametri

• Cibo

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As the slow food movement intersects with fast food culture, our eating habits are evolving. Writers and artists explore these shifts, presenting ideas like urban farms in skyscrapers and maps of fruit on public property. Food plays a crucial role in shaping our identity and sense of place. This collection delves into the cultural and emotional significance of food, featuring projects that range from the "everyday Dada" of mashed potatoes and Jell-O to the complexities of astronaut cuisine. An artist documents everything he consumed in 2006, revealing the allure and aversion of his choices, while a writer uncovers the global supply chain behind a Japanese organic bento box, showcasing ingredients sourced from various countries. A short story writer contributes a graphic novel about cafeteria dining, while a landscape architect contrasts commercial oranges with organic apples through visual data. An award-winning food writer narrates a postmodern tale of small-town Chinese-American cuisine, including chop suey and egg rolls. Additional projects include a map of free fruit from public trees in Los Angeles, innovative skyscraper farms, and insights into food security. The essays, art, and stories provide a rich blend of intellectual and aesthetic exploration.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

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