Panel 13: Case Studies: Rules of the Group – Bernard Sunley Lecture Theatre
Cuisine is often a fundamental marker of identity, with shared expectations and the reassurance of belonging to a group. Yet cuisines (and individual foodstuffs) are constantly evolving within the globalized…
Panel 15: Moments of Abundance – Room C
Folklore often features stories of abundance, taking the listener away from the fears of hunger to exalt in the fecund harvest, and modestly wasteful rituals reinforce the hope that the…
Panel 14: Objects of Curiosity – Room A
Challenging rule-driven food practices, redefining rules of etiquette and where trends, traditions, and rules for food come from, this panel investigates unconventional dining, cultural symbolism, and the playful nature of…
Mixed Emotions: An Installation with Carolyn Tillie
Mixed Emotions, a Culinary Art Installation showcases a literal outpouring of words paired with objects used in cooking and dining. Reminiscent of Marcel Duchamp’s “found objects,” embellished by Pop Art wordplay,…
