Food for Thought – Museum of Lost Food
Contextual Scenario: In 2035, humanity has reached the tipping point of climate change, something must be done to prevent the situation worsening. And the solution by NATO: laws against production of livestock products. Alongside this, the Middle East and North Africa have been integrating into Europe due to the hotter climate. With this, their livelihoods are threatened by lack of jobs, housing and purpose.
“An estimated 1 billion environmental migrants in the next 30 years.” – Hughes Hall, Centre for Climate Change Engagement.
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Proposal for Scenario: Enter ‘Food for Thought,’ a food exhibition that displays MENA cuisine throughout human history, celebrating MENA culture and educating viewers on the history of plant based eating within these countries. Sponsored by local plant-based brands, the exhibition employs refugees -who are struggling for employment- to cook the historical foods for display. The museum delves into plant-based eating history in MENA and the ingredients are provided by sponsors – local plant based meat brands. The purpose of this intervention is to promote plant-based living, accept loss and provide funding and purpose to displaced people. Visitors can sample the foods and experience the different ages and cultures of plant-based diets.
Each room represents a different culture, from a different time. The menu for their visit replaces the museum map. This menu displays each room as an option for a starter, main and dessert allowing for the opportunity to experience the revisit the museum to experience all new eras. It is an ever-changing event to incentivise the people most apprehensive and least adaptable to the switch to stick to plant based meals. It is also makes for a great recipe building experience for families that want to take these dishes home to make for themselves.
