This week-long performative work is part of the exhibit
Here/Not There at the MCA this month.
Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago wrote:Natasha Wheat: Self Contained
July 13-18
Calling all foodies: The orangerie, a type of building which grew oranges on estates such as the Palace of the Louvre before the French Revolution, serves as an inspiration for this work. On Tuesday, a temporary free restaurant serves a communal meal which includes citrus foods. Seating in the restaurant is made from surplus materials such as pallets and crates related to the fruit industry. Throughout the week, lectures and discussions about the culture of food, agriculture, and the emancipating potential of exhibition space take place at various times in the gallery.
Tues, July 13:
Communal meal served by a temporary, free restaurant
Wed-Sun, July 14-18:
10 am-5 pm Tasting: Bitter, sour, salty, numbing, and sweet
2:30-5 pm Chef collaborations
Museum of Contemporary Art
220 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611-2643
http://www.mcachicago.org/