The photography exhibition Foodprint will be hosted at ΕΜΣΤ, from the 14th September to the 29th of October 2023, in collaboration with the museum’s Education Department.
The project explores why the Mediterranean Diet is relevant to our lives today and connects Greece, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Cyprus and Croatia through the works of five photographers. Recognised by UNESCO as part of humanity’s Intangible Heritage due to its unique set of qualities, the Mediterranean Diet consists mostly of plant based foods, such as vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes and fruits. Born out of poverty, it also provides solutions to some of the most critical problems facing the planet today, such as the loss of biodiversity, food waste and climate change.
Photographs by Johann Clausen, Elena Heatherwick, Myrto Papadopoulou, Chris de Bode and Maria Contreras Coll capture different aspects of the Mediterranean Diet today, while parallel activities include photography workshops, documentary screenings and cooking events. The exhibition at EMΣT is part of a European tour that so far includes Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, Croatia and Albania.
PARALLEL EVENTS
Exhibition Opening
Thursday 14 September | Location: EMΣT | Time: 20:00 – 22:00
The launch will be accompanied by a reception at the EMΣT rooftop, with flavors from Mediterranean countries in collaboration with the Hellenic Spanish Chamber of Commerce, the House of Cyprus, the Embassies of Italy, Morocco and Portugal as well as delicatessens ‘Cibo et Vino’ and ‘Kelariko’.
Throughout the exhibition, special events, documentary screenings and workshops will take place, including:
Documentary Screenings | The Perfect Meal
13-19 September | Location: Cinema “DANAOS”
The exhibition is accompanied by the documentary ‘The Perfect Meal,’ directed by Alexandros Merkouris, which reveals why the Mediterranean diet is considered one of the healthiest in the world. The film not only highlights its role in protecting against obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and brain aging but also showcases its potential as a tool to tackle climate change.
More information about screenings here
Collective work at ΕΜΣΤ
Throughout the exhibition duration
Can an image capture the values of the Mediterranean diet? Foodprint, in collaboration with the National Museum of Contemporary Art of Athens (EMΣΤ), WWF Greece as part of their #Eat4Change campaign and the Environmental Education Centre of Ierapetra-Neapolis, invites photographers of all ages to participate in a collective photographic project that will be presented at EMΣT and will be renewed throughout the exhibition.
Participants are invited to discover the values of the Mediterranean Diet through photography and to communicate ideas of cultural heritage, health and sustainability.
Online participation here
Discussion with chef Marianna Leivaditaki and journalist Anastasia Miari | Culinary heritage and Mediterranean Diet
16 September | Location: EMΣT | Time: 12:00 – 13:00
How and where do we learn about our culinary heritage? What is the importance of intergenerational knowledge and the connection between food and memory?
Originally from Crete, chef Marianna Leivaditaki has worked in award-winning restaurants in London and recently published the cookbook “Aegean”. Journalist Anastasia Miari, during her many travels, has collected recipes and stories from grandmothers all over the world, for her books, “Grand Dishes” and “Grandmothers”, which glorify the culinary wisdom of grandmothers. Anastasia is also the creator of the project @matriarcheats. Τhe conversation will be moderated by food blogger and architect Chrysa Petrochilou (@nouvelle_alacuisine).
Photography workshop in collaboration with the Hellenic Center of Photography
15, 17, 23 September | Location: Hellenic Center of Photography & ΕΜΣΤ
Three-day photography workshop, under the guidance of acclaimed photographer Myrto Papadopoulou, for young people aged 13-17. The workshop will focus on the participants’ unique connections with food, allowing them to convey their individual stories through visual narratives.
Further information here
Mediterranean Diet Cooking Workshops
September 20, 22, 27, 29 | Location: Cooking Lessons, Vouliagmenis Avenue 299, Agios Dimitrios
Embark on a journey to uncover the enchantment of the Mediterranean Diet through specialized cooking classes focusing on: Legumes & Cereals, Vegetables & Fruits, Comfort Meals & Fine Dining. Immerse yourself in crafting wholesome, flavorful dishes steeped in tradition and history.
Attendees of DANAOS Cinema’s screening of ‘The Perfect Meal’ can enter a draw by presenting their tickets at the entrance. The draw offers a chance to win a free seat in one of the upcoming workshops, with 5 complimentary spots available per class.
Further information here
Intergenerational Workshop about the Mediterranean Diet
07, 11, 21, 25 Οctober| Location: ΕΜΣΤ
Do you perceive our daily diet as something consistent and unchanging throughout time? Through interactive workshops hosted by the “Apousia” group, individuals from different generations will have the chance to engage in discussions and share experiences about dietary practices from the past and present. Join us for conversations, activities and communal sharing!
Photography Workshop in collaboration with the Museum of Cycladic Art and Cinemathesis
30 September & 1 October | Time: 11:00-14:00 | Location: Museum of Cycladic Art
What are the fundamental ingredients of the Mediterranean Diet? What can we learn by observing and photographing the foods of the Cyclades? A workshop designed for children and young individuals aged 10+, where participants will share their own Mediterranean stories through photography.
More information available here.
ACCESS
Tickets are available at the Museum’s box office.
For the detailed program of Foodprint, please visit the following address:
https://foodprint-project.com/event/
PHOTOGRAPHS
ORGANIZATION
Foodprint is a produced by Anemon in co-organization with the Goethe-Institut Athen, the Museum of Cycladic Art, the Museums of Brescia, Italy, the Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation and the Museum of Cypriot Food and Nutrition, in collaboration with the National Museum of Contemporary Art Athens (EMΣT) and the Directorate of Modern Cultural Heritage of the Ministry of Culture. It is under the auspices of the Hellenic National Commission for UNESCO and was created with the support of the EU’s Creative Europe programme.
