Cactus and Creatures: Red Event

Second opening of the First Food Residency exhibition "Cactus & Creatures" running at The Koppel Project Baker St and The Hive from 6 October to 4 November 2017.

Events & Lineup:

4-6pm

- Workshop led by FFR community manager Greer Pester, looking at cochineal and cactus
- Presentation by Oaxacan artist Samuel Beautysta Lazer about natural dying processes

6-8pm

- Artist Talk from FFR artist in residence Anne-Laure Carruth on her inspiration process and experience
- A taste of mezcal followed by a conversation about this exciting Mexican spirit by Jon Darby from Sin Gusano

*Pop-up shops with beautiful products from Oaxaca!

A percentage of donations and sales for drinks, products, and catalogues will go towards the earthquake support effort in Mexico.

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