The Fan Carpet From the fifty hardboiled eggs in Cool Hand Luke to Mia Wallace’s $5 diner shake from Pulp Fiction (and let’s not even get into that kitchen scene from 9 ½ Weeks), food and cinema have a long, strange, and occasionally stomach-churning relationship … READ MORE
Beverly Parungao, GoodFood The festive season is marked by treasured customs, from hanging wreaths on the front door and decorating the Christmas tree, to opening gifts at the stroke of midnight.In the kitchen, certain well-known traditions are also preserved: glazing a ham, laying out fresh Australian seafood on the table,
Scott Lewinski, Craveonline During the Christmas season, it’s OK for a man to embrace a little lighthearted holiday imagery. And, evidently, it’s OK for some men to play with their good. Liverpool-born artist, Carl Warner earns a living creating real life Candyland scenes … READ MORE
To celebrate publication of the 5th edition of the European Capitals of Culture Report, the co-authors (and IGCAT experts), Robert Palmer, Greg Richards and Diane Dodd discussed lessons learned and challenges for future capitals of culture. The meeting, organised by ART-idea took place on 13th December 2013 in Barcelona. Places were restricted
Ann Mah, Goodreads “Excellent ingredients, carefully prepared and very elegantly served. A really tasty book.” —Peter Mayle, author of The Marseille Caper and A Year in Provence … READ MORE
Chinadaily Sarah Ward, a professional food grapher, pays homage to popular artists and their renowned artwork in her series ‘Edible Art’. Artist has transformed Damien Hirst’s For The Love Of Goddiamond skull, with the jewels replaced by brightly-coloured boiled sweets.… READ MORE
Slow Food On December 10, young leaders from the Slow Food Youth Network (SFYN) started arriving at the Slow Food headquarters in Bra, Italy. Coming from countries across the world including Bulgaria, Brazil, Israel, Mexico, South Africa, South Korea and the USA, participants from a total of 23 countries will be
To celebrate publication of the 5th edition of the European Capitals of Culture Report, the co-authors, Robert Palmer, Greg Richards and Diane Dodd discuss lessons learned and challenges for future capitals of culture. The meeting will take place on 13th December 2013 in Barcelona. Places are limited to ensure quality time
ART-idea’s Director, Diane Dodd, was invited in her capacity as Council of Europe evaluator of The Chocolate Way, a cultural route nominated as candidate Route Mayor of the Council of Europe. The event brought together European partners of The Chocolate Way network to discuss the development of the Route. The
Parkers Champion- Post There is a new and very unique competition as part of 2014 Elvis Festival.The inaugural Elvis Edible Art Competition will be focused on the creative people in the district and it is hoped its popularity will grow leading into a bigger event in years to come …
Gillian Orr, The Independent After a trip to Berlin’s Bauhaus Archive Museum of Design, the photographer Nicky Walsh and food stylist Max Faber, both 34, came up with the idea of capturing food in a way that paid homage to the German art movement. “I wanted something with a retro feel
Arterial Network has uploaded presentation from the Creative Economy Conference held in 2013. The network is a dynamic, pan-African civil society network of artists, activists, organisations and institutions engaged in the African creative and cultural sectors. Operating across 90% of Africa, Arterial Network is actively engaged in strengthening the creative
GoodReads In Cooked, Michael Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen. Here, he discovers the enduring power of the four classical elements—fire, water, air, and earth—to transform the stuff of nature into delicious things to eat and drink. Apprenticing himself to a succession of culinary masters, Pollan
Kathryn McMackin, Cochrane Eagle Warrior Paint: Painting to Fight Hunger is an initiative launched by the Grade 1-5 students in Glenbow’s Roots to Wings program. The project features the artwork of the children — colourful, collaborative paintings that incorporate images of their ancestors … READ MORE
ART-idea’s Director and IGCAT expert, Diane Dodd, was invited in her capacity as Council of Europe evaluator of The Chocolate Way, a cultural route nominated as candidate Route Mayor of the Council of Europe. The event brought together European partners of The Chocolate Way network to discuss the development of
Edgar Allen Beem, The Forecaster Art and food are what downtown Portland are all about, so “Balance: The Paintings & Cuisine of Jung Hur” seems made to order for the Portland scene.Jung is the chef-owner of Spread, a stylish New American bistro at 100 Commercial St., where Balance can be
