FoodCultura

Food culture, art, and research

FoodCultura is a private nonprofit cultural and interdisciplinary foundation based in Barcelona. It approaches food culture not only through food and nutrition, but also through artistic practice and anthropological research. Its interests include human identities, rituals, local memory, cultural mixing, and contemporary social practices related to food.

Origins

The project began with Catalan artist Antoni Miralda's creation of the Food Pavilion for Expo 2000 in Hanover, a pavilion devoted to food culture. In 2003, with Miralda and chef Montse Guillén as representatives, FoodCultura was established as an association. In 2007, it became the private foundation it is today.

Projects

The organization operates as an open platform and evolving archive, building an international network that connects people and organizations to create projects in different communities. Initiatives include STMK Trip (2025–2026), La Pesca Milagrosa (2024), McCelona (2024), La Formigonera del Poblenou (2022), Sant Stomak (since 2009), The Last Ingredients (2016), El Viaje del Sabor (2015), Brainfood (2014), Sabores y Lenguas (1997–2013), Altar Ego (2012), Digestible News (2011–2013), Power Food (2008–2009), Oda a la Papa (2008), and Gambas on Wheels (2007), among others.

Archive and visits

FoodCultura maintains its own archive, Archivo FoodCultura, and welcomes visitors by appointment. Address: 88 C/ Joan d'Àustria, 08018 Barcelona.

Contact

• Email: archivo@foodcultura.org
• Address: 88 C/ Joan d'Àustria, 08018 Barcelona
• Instagram: @food_cultura