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LTH,
After reading Mike Gebert's spot on review of the Feast show at the Smart and picking up on a bit of chatter here and there from this community, it seems as though the exhibition may seem somewhat unapproachable to the uninitiated.
Well, some of you may know that I am an artist who makes work about food and I have one of those handy MFAs, so I'd like to offer my services to help decode and demystify the exhibition.
Join me on Saturday March 31st at 1 pm for a tour of the show. It should take about an hour and a half.
Perhaps afterwards we can grab Uncle John's and have a picnic if the weather permits or head to Pleasanthouse if the day is nippy or soggy.
Looking forward to it!
Eric

Jefe's Tour of "Feast: Radical Hospitality in Contemporary Art"
Saturday March 31st, 1 pm
Smart Museum
5550 South Greenwood Avenue Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-0200

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blog E-Dogz

i've been planning to go; might as well go with LTH'ers. thanks, justjoan

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"the only things money can't buy are true love and homegrown tomatoes" (guy clark)

Sadly I'll be out of town that weekend, but if you do one before that I'm in. I really liked your Northwestern show last May, you and goatboy knocked it out of the park.

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For what we choose is what we are. He should not miss this second opportunity to re-create himself with food. Jim Crace "The Devil's Larder"

I'm in--thanks for thinking of this!! I may see if a few of my non-LTH friends are interested as well if that's ok

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“The problem with people who have no vices is that generally you can be pretty sure they’re going to have some pretty annoying virtues.” Elizabeth Taylor

Certainly! Will be fun!

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blog E-Dogz

While March 31st is a little distant for a firm commitment, but I am very interested as well. I have been meaning to get down to the Smart, and now I have an excuse. It is on my calendar.

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Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik

This sounds terrific. Me + 2 please.

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Fork and the Road

Hi,

Unless there is a super complex ingredient for the Iron Chef contest (I signed up there before I knew of this), I plan to attend.

I might not be able to eat afterwards, though I will be there for the main event.

Regards,

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Cathy2

"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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I put it on the calendar - thanks for setting this up!

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"To get long" meant to make do, to make well of whatever we had; it was about having a long view, which was endurance, and a long heart, which was hope.
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Hi All,
I'm trying to get a sense of interest in the tour now that my plan is less than a week away. I can see there are several other events planned for the 31st (fried chicken beats art any day).
So, how many of you are planning on joining me in Hyde Park on Saturday?
Thanks,
Eric

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i'm stilll planning to come. justjoan

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"the only things money can't buy are true love and homegrown tomatoes" (guy clark)

I will be there for sure with two friends.

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Fork and the Road

Jefe,

A family commitment has come up, so I'll have to miss your tour, unfortunately. Thanks for your offer!

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"To get long" meant to make do, to make well of whatever we had; it was about having a long view, which was endurance, and a long heart, which was hope.
- Fae Myenne Ng, _Bone_

jefe: where should we meet up? and do you know the secret LTH hand signal so we can identify you???

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"the only things money can't buy are true love and homegrown tomatoes" (guy clark)

To reconfirm I will join you.

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Toast, as every breakfaster knows, isn't really about the quality of the bread or how it's sliced or even the toaster. For man cannot live by toast alone. It's all about the butter. -- Adam Gopnik

Hi all,
I'll be waiting in the lobby of the museum at 1. You won't miss me, I'm 6' 3" and will wear a brightly colored t-shirt.
Looking forward to it,
Eric

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blog E-Dogz

HI,

I have everything squared away with Iron Chef's challenge ingredient: celery.

I won't stay afterwards for Uncle John's, because I do need to go home to fiddle with celery.

Regards,

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Cathy2

"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Jefe,

Thank you again for your generousity in taking us around today. It was two hours delightfully spent listening to your narrative of this exhibit.

As promised, I am linking to posts by David Hammond related to La Cucina Futurista et al. I hope someone may offer a better picture of the excited pig.

Regards,
Cathy

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Cathy2

"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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Thanks to everyone who came out, it was nice to meet you all and spend an afternoon engaging in discourse about all things art and food!
Thanks for the links Cathy. Here is a link to the entirety of Gordon Matta-Clark's film about FOOD:

http://www.ubu.com/film/gmc_food.html

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blog E-Dogz

Hi,

I was very glad to have Jefe's information when I went to my second tour of the Feast exhibit today. Jefe's talk provided a lot of background and context for the additional information learned today.

It was very worthwhile to have attend both.

Regards,

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Cathy2

"You'll be remembered long after you're dead if you make good gravy, mashed potatoes and biscuits." -- Nathalie Dupree
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