museum brot und kunst – forum welternährung
from still life to food porn
in der zeitgenössischen kunst spielen arrangierte und inszenierte objekte, blumen, früchte und andere lebensmittel, erneut eine zentrale rolle. sie befragen unser verhältnis zum alltag, zur natur oder zum eigenen körper. neuester trend ist die mediale präsentation des eigenen essens, schön angerichtet oder in szene gesetzt. auf diese weise wird eine persönliche handlung „geteilt“ und veröffentlicht.
der rote faden durch die ausstellung ist die in allen werken zur schau gestellte sinnlichkeit, die je nach kontext unterschiedliche formen und bedeutungen entfalten kann.
the quiet beauty of simple objects, which were found worthy of artistic depiction from the 17th century onward, initially played a subordinate role in the hierarchy of visual motifs. it was precisely because the genre fell outside popular interest that still life was able to develop into a space for the precise observation of nature and become a playground for artistic innovation. the paintings celebrate this space, the fullness of the present moment and the aesthetics of beauty – and thus art itself.
arranged and staged objects such as flowers, fruits, and other foods are once again playing a central role in contemporary art. these modern still lifes examine our relationship to everyday life, to nature, and to our own bodies. one of the latest trends in media is the presentation of one’s own food, beautifully arranged or staged. in this way, a personal storyline is „shared“ and made public.
the common thread running through the exhibition is the sensuality on display in all of the works, which unfolds in different forms and with different connotations depending on the context.
