Sinds 2011 FoAM Brussels in collaboration and supported by MUS-E Belgium started a longer term project under the theme of Art in the Kitchen (Kunst in de Keuken). Art in the Kitchen is an Art-in-School programme, where professional artists work around the topic of cooking, kitchen and food in various schools of Brussels. The habits of eating, the culture of food, the similarities and differences depending on cultural backgrounds are in the centre of attention. The kitchen becomes a meeting place for children where they can operate in a creative way, get to know each other and work together towards a collaborative delicious result. The important aspect in this trajectory is not only making, creating various art or craft works but allowing pupils to question, discuss, experiment and fail. The multiple ways of working together, looking and listening at each others works allows youngsters to perceive their own surroundings trough critical yet affectionate and playful thinking.

During the series of the workshop kids experiment with edible ingredients that can be used for making art, get to taste unusual food combinations, observe how things work in the nature and so much more.

On this page you will find activities, methods and examples of the various workshops of Art in the Kitchen.

Photography

Dough

Spices and herbs

Scraps

Voice

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