12 Delicious Dishes that Double as Modern Art
Apr 08, 2013
At Brit + Co, we feel that culinary creativity is closely related to more traditional forms of art. The way a drop of food coloring swirls into frosting, the feeling of glory when you create the perfect tablescape, much of the joy of hosting a diner party comes from presenting something as aesthetically pleasing as it is delicious. This week’s food focus turns to food that doubles as art. Yum!
Pantone Tarts
Genius! We are absolutely in love with these Pantone tarts. (via Emilie Guelpa)
This dotty lemon velvet cake is based on Damien Hirst’s Amylamine. (via Mondrian Cake
The cover photo for the book that inspired this roundup, Caitlin Freeman’s Mondrian cake is a force to be reckoned with. (via Modern Art Desserts)
What’s better than a single rainbow cake? A double one. (via Three Little Pigs
For a totally unusual take on a classic children’s story, check out this food-filled series of “illustrations.” (via Oh I See Red)
Pie Chart Cake
The concept for this cake was that each piece of the pie chart represents an ingredient. We’re wondering which one is butter… ;) (via Marti Guixe)
Lichtenstein Cake
We always love the mod comic book-style aesthetic of Roy Lichtenstein, and just might have to do our own take on this polka dot cake. (via Modern Art Desserts)
Sushi Cupcakes
One might argue that sushi isn’t technically modern art… but we beg to differ. (via Brit + Co.)
Frida Kahlo + Edvard Munch… for Breakfast
Love these playful open-face sandwiches based on iconic works by Frida Kahlo and Edvard Munch. (via Ida Frosk)
Bradford Cheese Plate
Based on Mark Bradford‘s layered paintings, this cheese plate is definitely inspiring. (via Modern Art Desserts)
Color Wheel Cake
No good piece of art starts without a basic knowledge of color theory… in the form of our color wheel cake! (via Brit + Co.)
And last, a piece of seriously modern art. The Chocolate iPhone! (via 