ART ON A PLATE
Culinary culturalists can whet their appetite, discover the
arts scene and enjoy a science lesson at this trio of top London
museums where food and fun are on the menuLUNCH WITH VAN GOGH
REX WHISTLER AT
TATE BRITAIN
Vincent Van Gogh's love of
vivid colours is translated to
the table with a three-course
lunch and tasting menu to
celebrate the EY Exhibition:
Van Gogh and Britain (until
11 August). The Rex Whistler
restaurant menu features
best of British produce and
uniquely Dutch ingredients.
Look out for an artistic
culinary nod to his most
famous works, including
Starry Night on the Rhône.
tate.org.ukBIGGER THAN THE PLATE
VICTORIA & ALBERT
MUSEUM
The hot topic of food and
sustainability takes centre
stage at this bold exhibition,
which invites visitors on a
sensory journey through the
food cycle, from compost to
table. Over 70 contemporary
projects, new commissions
and creative collaborations
by artists and designers
working with chefs, farmers,
scientists and communities
sit alongside 30 objects
from the V&A collections.
Opening 18 May. vam.ac.ukNIGHT AT THE MUSEUM
NATURAL HISTORY
MUSEUM
Sleepovers aren't just for
kids. The Dino Snores for
Grown-ups experience is an
adult-only night of fun and
games in the grand setting
of the vaulted Hintze Hall.
Bed down for the night
under the giant blue whale
skeleton after a galleries
tour, science show, edible
insect tasting, monster
movie marathon, three-
course dinner and more.
Taking place on 18 May, 5 Jul,
13 Sep and 9 Nov. nhm.ac.ukGLOBETROTTERPhotography:
Katie Wilson
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