Countries are culturally defined by many different aspects, one of the most recognizable being food. When most people think about a region or country, local food is typically one of those associations.
Inspired by a passion for travel, artists Caitlin Levin and Henry Hargreaves transformed mundane and easily recognizable maps of countries and continents into enticing works of art. Their medium of choice -- food.
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When traveling, experiencing local cuisine immerses you into a region's customs. These maps help show how food has traveled across the globe through the years, and how people associate those foods with certain cultures.
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For more insight on the process of creating these maps, Levin and Hargreaves made a brief video that explains their process.
Food Maps from Kiwi and Eagle on Vimeo.