Food and Art Through The Ages

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Forthcoming Arts Society Chiswick lecture by food historian Tasha Marks

The last lecture of the year of the Arts Society Chiswick will be held at the Polish Centre King Street, Hammersmith on Thursday 8 November.

The subject is Food & Art through the Ages: From Renaissance Sugar Sculpture to 3D printing, and is given by food historian Tasha Marks.

Tasha offers a whistle-stop tour of the history of food as an artistic medium; starting with 16th century sugar sculpture and venturing all the way up to 3D dessert printing and beyond.

This exploration into the realms of dessert as spectacle includes an accompanying display to illustrate and enhance the historic subject and a delicious edible surprise during the course of the lecture.

Tasha Marks is an award-winning food historian and artist, who explores the relationship between food, art and history. Her practice, AVM Curiosities, champions the use of food as an artistic medium, with projects ranging from museum-style exhibitions and sculptural installations, to interactive lectures and limited-edition confectionery.

Recent academic achievements include publication in the Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets, where Marks authored the entry on Mrs Beeton, one of the Victorian era’s most influential cooks.

Lectures start at 8pm in the Malinova Room at The Polish Centre (POSK), 238-246 King Street, Hammersmith, W6 0RF. Bar opens at 7pm. Non-members welcome - £10.00 on door

November 1, 2018