TJ Girard checks out the captivating showcase that delves deep into the intricate and seductive relationship between humans and food.

I recently finished reading Marije Vogelzang’s Lick It. For those unfamiliar with her work, she’s the fairy godmother of food and eating design. In her latest book, she encourages the reader to indulge in curated culinary exercises (her art form) to explore the notion of food beyond sustenance into an expression of culture and desire. She shows you how satisfying a seductive relationship with your food can be.
Naoto Fukasawa, All Star, 2007 \ Photo: Hidetoyo Sasaki
Funny enough exploring the relationship between food and seduction is the exact theme of Design Museum Holon?s most recent show FOOD. Running until November 11, 2023, this captivating showcase delves deep into the intricate and seductive relationship between humans and food, all while emphasizing the pivotal role that design plays in shaping this connection. Photo: Elad Sarig
The museum has dedicated its entire space to three distinct exhibitions that provide fascinating insights into the subject.
Nitsan Mayost, Letters to Ofer, 2022 \ Photo: Eitan Mottahedeh
Exhibition 1: Food
Curators Liora Rosin and Dana Benshalom aptly observe, “Our culinary choices define and shape our identity, in our own eyes and in the eyes of others. You are what you eat, and sometimes you are what others see you eat.”
Photo: JoDuck
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