Edible Utopia begins with the cultivation of mushrooms in the building’s historic coalholes and the growing of rhubarb on the roof of the old HMRC conference centre. Join us for a Spring time look at the programme ahead and some of the stories behind the foods.
Edible Utopia Ltd, the team behind the project is composed of artists Clare Patey, Jane Levi, Tim Mitchell, Sophie Mason and resident mycologist Darren Springer, formed during Somerset House’s 2016 Utopia Season their objectives are to reimagine our food systems through positive engagement with growing, cooking, eating and collaboration.
This evening will see the artists discuss their personal interests in food as a medium and discuss previous and future projects. The talk will be followed by the first public tour of our current growing spaces including the mushroom cultivation in the coal holes of the building.