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Diane Dodd

Surreal Food Photos Shows Animal Feet in Whimsical Activities

Jen Markham, USA Today A husband and wife photographer and food stylist team use nearly every animal leg and foot found in food to create a surreal photo series that makes it appear as if the respective animals are alive and participating in human hobbies … READ MORE

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Umeå – European Capital of Culture 2014

As a European Capital of Culture, the main objectives that were chosen for the program in Umeå were twofold: the implementation of several social projects, and the popularization of both local artists and the local Sami culture. It is worth mentioning that the Sami are the only indigenous people of

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Tapas: Small Bites of Spanish Design

Maura Judkis, The Washington Post Spanish culinary design is full of jokes, but that’s all the more reason to take it seriously: As a new exhibition at the former Spanish ambassador’s residence demonstrates, the wit and whimsy of Spanish cuisine have driven innovations in food culture around the world …

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Culture and Creativity: Europe's regions and cities making a difference

The EU’s Assembly of Regional and Local Representative In light of new EU funding opportunities for the period 2014-2020, the Committee of the Regions’ conference on 29-30 January 2014 brought together policy-makers, experts, creative minds and trend watchers, artists and representatives of European associations and international organisations in order to discuss

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Kelis Release Food Cover Art and Track List

RTT News Food is an ever present musical theme for Kelis, whose 2003 LP Tasty spawned the hit, “Milkshake.” There are plenty of food related songs on the new album, including “Jerk Ribs,” “Breakfast,” “Cobbler” and “Fish Fry.” … READ MORE

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Food Art: Salami Tape, Cucumber Camera & More

AnotherMag, Everyday objects reappropriated – in food or to imitate food – for no reason other than to cheer, courtesy of artist Dan Cretu. From a camera made of cucumber to a cassette containing salami tape, we hope these brilliantly simple, aesthetically pleasing imaginings help to get your week off

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Food Stylist is Secret Ingredient in 'Labor Day'

Bryan Alexander, USA Today “You just read the book and you know the role food is going to play. The pie is probably (one of) the stars of the movie,” says Reitman. “I am certainly no expert when it comes to the kitchen, so I needed someone who was.” …

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Super Bowl 2014: Rutherford's 'Footballs for Food' pairs Art with Outreach

Amy Kuperinsky, N.J.News The auction, “Footballs for Food,” at Rutherford’s Elks Lodge, was the culmination of a months-long community art project tied to the Super Bowl. Twenty-three fiberglass footballs, each 24 inches tall, were designed by local students and artists. The footballs were then displayed in Rutherford storefronts this month

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Da Bao: Take Out Food as Cross Cultural Exchange

Kevin Griffin, The Vancouver Sun Art made from hundreds of ceramic Chinese soup spoons is one of the works in an exhibition that uses the idea of take out food as a stand in for recent cultural changes in China and among the Chinese diaspora in Canada and around the

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Creative Juices to Flow at New Christiansburg Art Studio

Travis Williams, The Roanoke Times Nikki Sprecher is hoping to create a buzz in the New River Valley when she opens her Wine and Design art studio next month in the Food Lion Plaza shopping center on North Franklin Street in Christiansburg. The studio will be one of 36 locations

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

It's Fun to Look at and Fun to Eat

Jennifer Gish, Timesunion Anne Manzella, from Guilderland, is an art teacher, and we can see why after she submitted this sushi platter cake for our Cute Food Art Contest. About two dozen amateur food artists entered our contest, and the entries were both cute and creative. But the winner is Manzella … READ

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Cities and Culture
Diane Dodd

Charlie Stocker and the art of food foraging…at Firstsite

Daily Gazette Edible art was on the menu at Colchester’s Firstsite gallery when chef Charlie Stocker gave visitors a taste of food foraging. Charlie, who recently opened a pop-up restaurant in the waiting room of Colchester bus station, was the guest at the gallery’s Free Family Saturday … READ MORE

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Art, Food, Justice

Jacob Miller, SouthCoast Today The Food Research and Action foundation found that, one in six Americans struggle with hunger leading anti-hunger initiatives to grow increasingly. Through art, SouthCoast Serves is raising awareness and funds for local food pantries with the opening of the Art, Food, Justice Exhibit … READ MORE

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Regions and Gastronomy
Diane Dodd

Food for Thought in Designer's Conference

John Gibb, Otago Daily Times Dunedin’s rapidly rising status in food design circles will be reflected in a international conference being hosted by the Otago Polytechnic later this year, organisers say. High-profile culinary artists and designers from throughout the world will converge on the city for the International Food Design Conference

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