In the twelfth episode of The Art Of…, guest host Matt Preston, Australia’s favourite food enthusiast, embarks on a quest to explore the intersection of food and artistic expression. Preston asks the intriguing question: “Is food art?”
Preston’s culinary journey begins with a fascinating discovery—the 45,000-year-old Sulawesi Warty pig paintings in Indonesia, which rank among the earliest pieces of rock art ever found. He is delighted to find that one of the earliest forms of artistic expression depicts his favourite subject: dinner!
Returning to Australia, Preston meets with acclaimed chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs and celebrated chef Ben Shewry, owner of Attica. They discuss the artistic aspects of their culinary crafts.
Plus, Preston engages in conversation with renowned Indigenous glass blower Jenni Kemarre Martiniello, exploring the unique ways in which food and art intertwine.
The Art Of…: Food airs on ABC Australia at 9:20 pm on Tuesday, 3 September 2024.
