Why should one eat with one’s hands? The tastiest way to eat that you’ve probably never tried.“Eating with your hands is one of the most...

Handfed: A Hands-on Sunday Brunch

Location:

Museum of Contemporary Art Sculpture Terrace & Cafe
2000 NSW
Australia

Venue:
Museum of Contemporary Art
Two hands reaching for food

Featuring

Jiva Parthipan

Jiva Parthipan

STARTTS

Jiva is a director, creative producer and arts/cultural worker based in Sydney, Australia and working internationally with theatre, dance, performance, film and interdisciplinary art. His work has been seen in the UK at Tate Modern, ICA — Institute of Contemporary Arts, Saddlers Wells, National Review of Live Arts, IETM — Paris and Dublin, Bone Festival, Claendestino Festival Sweden, and various festivals in Norway, Netherlands and South Africa. Jiva currently works as an arts and cultural worker at STARTTS in Sydney, initiating, developing and presenting arts and cultural activities with refugees in their own community settings, in partnership with Australian cultural institutions.

Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.

Event Details

Why should one eat with one’s hands? The tastiest way to eat that you’ve probably never tried.

“Eating with your hands is one of the most intimate relationships you will have with your food” – Jiva Parthipan

As part of its exciting new program of art and ideas, Conversation Starters, the MCA invites you to participate in a mouth-watering, three-course South Indian vegetarian breakfast that will fire up your taste buds as much as your brain cells.

Join our communal table on the MCA Cafe rooftop terrace for a one-of-a-kind cultural journey as we explore the sensual, intimate and cultural relationships between our hands and our food. Mixing different dishes with your fingers makes each mouthful a unique culinary experience, courtesy of Fresh Catering.

Today, the Western world is more accepting of eating different kinds of food with our hands – such as burgers, chips and pizza. The use of cutlery has reduced dramatically and chopsticks have gained popularity. However, why is it still rare to see people eating curries, dosas, and other foods with their hands in public spaces? Come to find out more during this performance-breakfast experience and take part in a handfed revolution!

Handfed, a Hands-on Sunday Brunch includes a three-course meal South Indian vegetarian menu, hot drink on arrival, live performances by artists Radha La Bia and Rakini Devi.

For any dietary restrictions, please contact us prior to booking your ticket.

Handfed – Curated and concept by Jiva Parthipan
Presented as part of Conservation Starters: A new program of art and ideas

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Access and Inclusion

  • Wheelchair Accessible - Access to the venue is suitable for wheelchairs (toilets, ramps/lifts etc.) and designated wheelchair spaces are available.
  • Companion Card Acceptance - The Companion Card is for people with a significant permanent disability, who always need a companion to provide attendant care type support in order to participate at most available community venues and activities.