Art for Desert? Now at Park Avenue Winter
A truly great meal easily leaves me wondering if dinner is an art form in itself. Dinner may not be, but now dessert is.
Until March 20th diners at the seasonal Park Avenue Winter can enjoy Marina Abramovic’s newest performance: Volcano Flambe. Abramovic is the first in a series of artists that will collaborate on dishes through a partnership with Creative Time. Abramovic, who recently closed her 736-hour MoMA performance The Artist is Present, seems to be enjoying her voyage in to something sweet.
At first the project may seem a contrast to her often extreme performances, but it is consistent in what it asks the viewer to do: slow down and focus. Before dessert the guest is given a lab coat to wear and headphones to listen to. Abramovic’s soothing voice asks you to close your eyes, breath deeply - opening them to find a flaming dessert in front of you. Its a moment to be enjoyed, savored. Breath deep and enjoy the chocolate.
Volcano Flambé is $20 through March 20 at Park Avenue Winter, 100 East 63rd Street. Reservations at (212) 644-1900 or online.
