‘Memories of Food in Dundee’– Dundee Arts Cafe on October 4th.
Published On Sun 2 Oct 2016 by Cara Longmuir
Years of memories of food in Dundee, from favourite cafes to home cooked meals, have informed the next Dundee Arts Café talk, which takes place this week.
Pensioners from across the city shared their food memories with Jackie Malcolm, from the University of Dundee, who has then used them to explore how food forms an important part of our culture and environment and our recollection of it.
Jackie will talk about her latest research project at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum on October 4th.
She has been talking to elderly people living in sheltered accommodation in Dundee and asking them to share the memories and relationships they have formed through food.
Jackie said, “Food plays an essential part in our everyday life, but is much more than a necessity, as we create culture and places where food takes centre stage.
“From trusted food shops that we visit time after time, to our favourite eating places where we spend time with friends and family, our experiences and memories of food help us build a sense of belonging to the places we live in and call home.”
Dundee Arts Café is a programme of talks showcasing arts research and developments taking place locally. The series is organised by the University of Dundee in partnership with Abertay University and Leisure & Culture Dundee.
These events enable members of the public to relax and discuss the arts, from English to History, Philosophy to Architecture, and Fine Art to Product Design, with some of the leading names carrying out work in these areas in Dundee. The events last one hour, and speakers talk passionately about their work for 30 minutes before the floor is opened up to an informal discussion with the audience.
‘Memories of Food in Dundee’ takes place at The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery and Museum at 6pm on Tuesday, 4th October. The event is free and open to all, but limited seating means visitors are advised to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Doors open at 5pm.
For more information about the event and Dundee Arts Cafe please visit www.dundeeartscafe.co.uk.
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