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The Gestures of Tea
Lauren Campbell Lauren Campbell

The Gestures of Tea

When something is always present in everyday life, it is often overlooked or underestimated. This is often the case with food. As is the case with our bodies and the ways that they move. 

Performance artist Maho Ogawa studies and documents exactly that.

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Happy New Year!
Lauren Campbell Lauren Campbell

Happy New Year!

Wishing you a Happy New Year! This year is the start of some wonderful things. A Dash of Awkward has come so far since last year, and we are excited to see what 2023 has in store.

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Plated Canvas
Lauren Campbell Lauren Campbell

Plated Canvas

She had it all planned out. She graduated with a degree in computer engineering. She was working on the testing of software quality assurance. She had clients like the Ministry of Defense in Singapore. So how did this software engineer become a hyperrealistic painter of delicious foods and dishes? What was Sarasvathy’s journey to becoming a skilled artist?

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The Platter Girls
Lauren Campbell Lauren Campbell

The Platter Girls

Did you know that you can taste a story? A grape is never just a grape. It’s the result of previous generations striving for genetic perfection. It’s the time, energy, and resources spent getting it to the shelves of markets and stores. So, what stories do you sample when eating from something so diverse and varied as a charcuterie board?

Get to know the people behind The Platter Girls, an up-and-coming charcuterie and food styling business located in NYC.

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Nafas | نفس
Lauren Campbell Lauren Campbell

Nafas | نفس

The white walls of the Invisible Dog Art Center are lined with treasure. Numerous art pieces, all telling a different story. Some speak of politics and society. Others comment on the impact of waste production and pollution. And a few are fascinating forms of artistic exploration about or using food as a medium. This collection of food-centric art is a great example of food’s multitude, a rich concept that has been left unexplored in today’s day and age.

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