Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
Guest Host: Rebecca Sheir
Josh Kramer's illustration of Casa Luca's Anson Mills white polenta features creamy polenta topped with Penn Cove mussels dressed in a light meatless tomato sauce.
For centuries, artists in every mode have drawn inspiration from their lunch. From the Renaissance era still-life of a banquet table to Andy Warhol’s famous Campbell’s soup cans, food has long been a focus of painters and designers. And many an eater would tell you an artfully arranged plate of food is more appealing than a messy one, no matter the taste. We talk with local artists and a food historian about the intersection of meals and masterpieces.
Guests
- Marcella Kriebel Artist; Author & Illustrator, 'Mi Comida Latina'
- Cory Bernat Professor, George Washington University Corcoran School of the Arts and Design; co-curator, FOOD: Transforming the American Table 1950–2000 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History; graphic designer
- Josh Kramer Journalist; Illustrator; Writer and Illustrator, 'Drawn to Flavor'
Photos: Art & Food
Marcella Kriebel is a D.C.-based watercolor artist who focuses on food. You may have spotted her work at one of many farmers markets or stationary stores in the district. Her illustrated cookbook "Mi Comida Latina" is now available nationwide.
Assorted work by Marcella Kriebel.
Pages from Marcella Kriebel's new illustrated cookbook, "Mi Comida Latina."
An illustrated marinara sauce recipe.
Pages out of Marcella Kriebel's new illustrated cookbook, "Mi Comida Latina."
Some of Marcella Kriebel's products, which can be found at local farmers markets, stationary and gift shops.
Marcella Kriebel's illustrated cookbook "Mi Comida Latina" is now available nationwide and locally at Kramer Books and Politics and Prose.
Josh Kramer is a cartoon journalist who writes and illustrates the "Drawn To Flavor" series for DCist. Illustrated here is a dish of beef ragu and chili mojito at DC Noodles.
Josh Kramer's illustration of Casa Luca's Anson Mills white polenta features creamy polenta topped with Penn Cove mussels dressed in a light meatless tomato sauce.
For this "Drawn To Flavor" column for DCist, cartoon journalist Josh Kramer illustrated Maketto's Taiwanese-style fried chicken on top of milk break with maple syrup.
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