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Art Food: A retrospective of ceramic design that enlivens the experience of eating

They say you should never play with your food. But a new retrospective of ceramic design at Pratt Manhattan Gallery this summer, might just let you get away with it.

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Pink and white ceramic dish with three red spheres on one side and a lined white compartment on the other, designed to serve food in an artistic way

Organised by the Adam Mickiewicz Institute in collaboration with Modus Design and Pratt, Art Food Project is an annual educational experience that explores the overlap of art, design and food and gives students an invaluable experience in commercial design and production and creative thinking. The result is a body of work designed to activate all five senses through the experience of eating.

On show until 8 September 2018, this year's ceramic works feature designs from students at top Polish institutions such as the Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow, the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdansk, the School of Form in Poznań and the Eugeniusz Geppert Academy of Fine Arts in Wrocław, as well as the University of the Arts London and Central Saint Martins, here in the UK, and Pratt Institute in New York.

Art Food will be open on 25 June 25 and run until 8 September at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery at 144 W 14th Street in New York. Find out more: www.pratt.edu.

Three ceramic dishes in blue, white and mauve with sculptural white and mauve bird-shaped handles, designed to enhance the dining experience
Six ceramic rabbit-shaped salt and pepper shakers in white, navy and pink, arranged with a white plate containing a quail egg and black speckles
White ceramic plate with swirled pattern and cream garnish scattered with seeds, alongside pink and grey shark-shaped ceramic vessels
Nine grey and burgundy ceramic bowls with angular, folded edges arranged in a grid pattern on a white background
Nested black ceramic bowls arranged in descending size order, alongside clear plastic containers, against a white background
Four glossy ceramic vessels in dark blue, black, grey and pink arranged on a white surface, showcasing Art Food Project designs
Two white ceramic serving trays with sculptural bowls and vessels, one containing dark red jam and another holding sliced strawberries and orange segments
White ceramic tableware collection including organic-shaped bowls, small vessels and containers with one filled with deep red sauce, arranged on a neutral background
White ceramic vessels and sculptural forms arranged on a neutral surface, showcasing Art Food Project student designs
Hand holding a grey ceramic vessel filled with white flowers against a pale background
Collection of sculptural ceramic vessels and stands in grey and white, holding blackberries, orange fruit, red currants, herbs and an empty geometric container
Arrangement of white hexagonal ceramic vessels with black bases on a grey surface, some containing blue liquid or black berries, with a tall pointed grey cone in the centre
Minimalist ceramic tableware in pink and white with curved architectural forms and three green plant stems arranged in the centre
Halved green melon with cream-coloured flesh and brown seeds displayed in white and grey nested ceramic bowls
Collection of white and grey ceramic dishes with curved, organic forms, some containing star anise spices
Two blue ceramic vessels with organic, folded forms, one open displaying small blue spheres inside, scattered beside them on a white surface
Collection of white ceramic dishes with curved, undulating edges in various sizes arranged on a pale background
White ceramic dish with organic petal-like segments on a black base, holding blackberries in one section
White ceramic vessels arranged around a black circular plate with carved surface details, alongside a small white dish containing blackberries
Collection of ceramic bowls in white, grey, blue, black and dusty pink arranged on a white surface
Undulating white ceramic dish with turquoise water feature and sprouting plant, part of Art Food Project design
Turquoise ceramic serving dishes with curved, organic shapes and grey dividing sections, arranged in a flowing S-formation on a white background
Five curved ceramic dishes with grey and white glazing, one featuring blue decorative elements, arranged on a neutral background
Grey ceramic dish with a green stem and small snail sculpture arranged on white background
Five grey ceramic leaf-shaped dishes with pointed tips and green stems arranged in a diagonal row on a white surface
Collection of wavy ceramic dishes in white and dusty rose with a red sphere placed on the white piece
Five curved ceramic dishes in graduating shades of mauve, white and grey arranged in a row on a neutral background
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