Recipes for the Future

Sixteen culture makers in the Netherlands and Germany envision a different future after the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on themes such as real utopias, sustainability, the new domesticity, and the role of cultural institutions. The collection includes food recipes contributed by the makers.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 400 pages
Publication date: 16 November 2020
Publisher: Onomatopee

Sixteen culture makers, who are Zeitzeugen (contemporary witnesses) of the COVID-19 pandemic, offer their visions for a different future. These visions emerged as a response to the disruption of their plans for 2020, and they all share a common ambition: to change and expand our imagination's boundaries.

The diverse range of perspectives in this collection is reflected through the themes explored by the writers, academics, philosophers, singers, visual artists, theatre makers, and designers from the Netherlands and Germany. These themes include real utopias, sustainability, the new domesticity, and the role of cultural institutions in our society.

Each maker has contributed a unique food recipe to accompany the text. The menu spans from earthy delights like eating earth to unconventional creations like corona ice cream, from classic French toast to the intriguing Mushrooms at the End of the World. These recipes not only add flavor to the collection but also reflect the creativity and adaptability of the makers in the face of adversity.

The authors of this collection include renowned figures such as Cees Nooteboom, Chloé Rutzerveld, Eva Meijer, David Duindam, Claudia Martinez Garay, and Arturo Kaneya. They are joined by a collective of artists, festivals, foundations, and organizations that have made significant contributions to the cultural landscape.

This collection serves as a testament to the resilience and creativity of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It encourages us to think beyond the limitations imposed by the pandemic and to imagine a future that is more inclusive, sustainable, and imaginative. As we navigate the challenges of the present, let us draw inspiration from the visions and recipes presented here and work towards creating a better world for ourselves and future generations.

Weight: 762g
Dimension: 173 x 243 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789493148413