Part serious, part whimsical, we took part in Chiang Mai Design Week. This year's exhibition invites visitors to embark on a journey that challenges conventional thinking about the intricate relationship between food and landscape.
The exhibition delves into the dynamic and reciprocal connections that exist between urban and rural areas, emphasizing that these connections are far from static.
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Chiang Mai Design Week 2023
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Holly Harbour
A recurring theme in our city is the ongoing tension between progress and the preservation of rural areas. This tension serves as a constant reminder that the fate of our urban spaces is deeply intertwined with the fate of our farmlands, and vice versa. This interdependence becomes evident when we consider critical issues such as food security, the dire consequences of severe air pollution, and the creation of urban heat islands. Our exhibition introduces the concept of "re-commoning." At this table, we pose questions that challenge convention: What flavour does this kinship between urban and rural areas carry? How can we actively shape this ever-evolving landscape? And perhaps most importantly, how can the principles of re-commoning be applied to enrich and transform our flavourscape?