Phaidon's 'The Kitchen Studio' Blends Art and Recipes from 70+ Artists
Phaidon Editors have launched 'The Kitchen Studio: Culinary Creations by Artists,' a fascinating combination of a cookbook and an art anthology featuring over 70 modern artists from around the world. Chef Massimo Bottura kicks things off with an introduction, and the book includes personal recipes presented in creative ways such as diagrams, poems, and doodles, along with visuals like iPhone snaps and illustrations. Some prominent artists featured are Ghada Amer, Jimmie Durham, and Olafur Eliasson, among others. Priced at $29.00, this book aims to transform how we think about food and recipes, showcasing each dish as a self-portrait that uncovers richer narratives and philosophies.
Key facts
- Phaidon Editors published 'The Kitchen Studio: Culinary Creations by Artists'
- Introduction by chef Massimo Bottura
- Features over 70 international contemporary artists
- Includes Ghada Amer, Jimmie Durham, Studio Olafur Eliasson, Subodh Gupta, Nikolai Haas, Jeppe Hein, Carsten Höller, Dorothy Lannone, Ragnar Kjartansson, John Lyons, Philippe Parreno, Nicolas Party, Zina Saro-Wiwa, Tiffany Sia, Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Recipes presented as diagrams, poems, doodles, diary entries
- Visuals include iPhone photography, drawings, scribblings
- Recipes range from sweet to savory, vegan to pescatarian
- Book priced at $29.00
Entities
Artists
- Ghada Amer
- Jimmie Durham
- Olafur Eliasson
- Subodh Gupta
- Nikolai Haas
- Jeppe Hein
- Carsten Höller
- Dorothy Lannone
- Ragnar Kjartansson
- John Lyons
- Philippe Parreno
- Nicolas Party
- Zina Saro-Wiwa
- Tiffany Sia
- Rirkrit Tiravanija
- Massimo Bottura
Institutions
- Phaidon Editors
- Studio Olafur Eliasson