Esther Choi's Conceptual Cookbook 'Le Corbuffet' Marries Art and Cuisine

Canadian artist, photographer, and writer Esther Choi is set to release 'Le Corbuffet: Edible Art and Design Classics' on October 1, published by Prestel. The book features recipes dedicated to famous artists and designers, such as Frida Kahlo's 'Frida Kale-o Salad,' Barbara Kruger's 'Rhubarbara Kruger Compote,' and Rem Koolhaas's 'Rem Brûlée.' The project originated from a series of participatory dinners Choi organized from 2015 to 2017 in her Brooklyn apartment, inspired by a 1937 menu designed by László Moholy-Nagy for Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius. These events focused on absurd foods based on wordplay, commenting on the commodification of art, food, and design. Choi describes the book as 'a conceptual artwork in the form of a cookbook,' encouraging readers to improvise rather than follow recipes exactly. The volume includes detailed, replicable recipes illustrated with the artist's own photographs.