Curating Public Narratives 2018: Food Instillation

Course Description

This course will investigate the ways in which artists have presented narratives in the public realm and the organizations that have made the presentation of those works central to their curatorial practices over the last 40 years. Focusing on recent works presented in New York’s public spaces by Creative Time, The Public Art Fund, the Percent for Art Program, Arts for Transit and other non-profits organizations, this course will look at what it meant to tell stories and open discourses that challenged or interrogated widely-held value systems, the events and the politics of their time. In addition to the specifics of current and other key works and projects, we will discuss the conditions that governed the development of public performance, temporary and permanent installations, the ways in which those works were influenced by public approval processes and governmental agencies, media coverage and community response. Each student’s final project will be an on-line proposal for an exhibition that conveys a “narrative“ developed in the context of this course, referencing other relevant works .

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Food Instillation - Natasha & Huzaima

NYC overtime has become a huge hub for new and innovative cuisines. As a result of that, and the diversity of cultures in the city, we have seen an increase in the popularity of "street food" and "to-go foods". Food and gathering for a meal has always been an act in which brings people and communities together. Restaurants, food halls, markets, food festivals, and even street carts are often spaces in which we see many gather and meet. However, the common trend in the food industry, specifically in NYC, has been to stereotype appetite based on how much you can pay. We believe that food should be accessible to everyone, our installation wants to target and break the concept of food “stereotyping” and increase the social mobility and awareness of food equality. This public installation, though accepting donations of recycled materials and found objects, celebrates inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our target location is the Flatiron District, from 18th st until 30th, spanning across Lexington Avenue until 6th Avenue. The Flatiron district is a dynamic hub for retail, business, and restaurants; It is considered a central meeting point in the city where communities come together to enjoy their amenities. Through collaborations with different local restaurants and chains, we would like to partner and grant more food access to the public. As stated above, through donations into this installation, there will be an exchange where the individual will receive a coupon to redeem at local food vendors. Our mission is to bring people from all economic and social status together to celebrate and enjoy food as it is a human right.

Permits / Requirements

General Street Vendor License

General Vendor Distributor

Flatiron District - 18th st → 30th st

- Lexington → 6th Ave