Are you planning to be in or near London anytime between May 25 and June 6? If so, you may want to head over to Lewisham, where you can see an exhibit on the foodways of the area organized by the Goldsmiths Department of Anthropology. The exhibit, “Austerity Bites: Food Stories from Lewisham,” will open on May 25, but if you happen to be around on May 24, there is a reception that is open to the public.
According to the web site, the exhibit is based on a project exploring the impact of the UK’s austerity policies on the foodways of people in this very diverse borough. The research seems to have ranged widely, including ethnography, workshops, collection of objects, interviews with groups, story collecting, etc. You can see some of what was done on the blog devoted to the project here. Topics include food memories among immigrants, what constitutes a reasonable price for lunch (as well as what a reasonable lunch might look like), and the history and practices involved in growing one’s own food in an urban environment.
Details:
Venue: Weston Atrium, Stuart Hall Building, Goldsmiths
Private View: 24th May, 17.30
Dates: 25th May – 6th of June
Opening Times: Mon-Sat 9.00-21.00
The exhibit was curated by Gabriella Nicolescu, Dominique Santos and Henrike Donner.
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