Future Food 2224

Children's Food Design Festival "Future Food 2224 - What Does Creative Mind Eat?"

From October 27 to November 10, the National Gallery of Art will host a Food Design Festival for children, inviting discussion on the future of food, consumerism, sustainability, and ecology. The festival combines contemporary art, scientific research, and creative processes into a multidisciplinary program with lectures, workshops, and an art installation, encouraging participants to explore how and what we will consume in the future.

The festival raises the question of whether food can foster a synthesis of art, science, and technology. It invites attendees to consider the significance of everyday choices and imagine food's role in the future world: nourishing our bodies, inspiring our minds, and shaping our culture.

Festival Program

October 27 at 12:00 PM - Festival opening

The opening of "Future Food 2224: What Does Creative Person Eat?" will bring children together with creators, guiding them through a journey of creativity and imagination, where they can explore, experiment, and discover what the future of food might look like.

Lectures for Students and Teachers

All lectures will be held in the NDG Auditorium. Reservations are required HERE.

November 5 at 1:00 PM - Beauty and Material

• Viktorija Eisinaitė (Associate Professor, KTU) - "What Determines Our Food Choices?" Associate Professor Viktorija Eisinaitė will discuss how the appearance, smell, texture, and taste of food shape our choices. Scientific findings will offer insights into making healthier dietary decisions.
• Julija Skudutytė (Artist) - "The Beauty of Decay" Julija Skudutytė will delve into the paradoxes between spirituality and consumerism, exploring how decaying waste and objects can become expressions of beauty in her watercolor work.
• Rasmelė: Rasa Balčiūnaitė and Amelija Grigaitė - "Children's Eating Experiences" Founders of Rasmelė will discuss children's food choices in schools, presenting their research and perspectives on sustainable dietary options.
• Deividas Juozulynas and Denis Orlenok (DESDORP) - "Self-Checkout Design" Designers will reveal how self-checkout technology is evolving and its influence on consumer behavior and future shopping experiences.

November 6 at 1:00 PM - The Change of Being

• Prof. Milda Keršienė (KTU) - "Food in the Stomach" A lecture on food composition and its effects on digestion and health, with a focus on scientific research on digestion.
• Tauras Stalnionis (Designer and Chef) - "Food and Art" Tauras will explore how food can be transformed into a performance, blending theater and gastronomy to create unique narratives.
• Laura Kaziukonienė (Founder, Super Garden) - "Secrets of Space Cuisine" Laura will share her journey from creating children's breakfasts to astronaut snacks, unveiling the secrets of space gastronomy.

November 7 at 1:00 PM - Sustainability and Ecology

• Dr. Ina Jasutienė (KTU) - "The Problem of Food Waste" Dr. Jasutienė will examine the impact of food waste on the planet and discuss innovations that can help reduce waste.
• Aistė Miliūtė (Water Sommelier) - "Water - The Source of Life" Aistė will discuss the importance of water for health and how making conscious choices can contribute to a more sustainable future.
• Deivydas Praspaliauskas (Chef, Amandus Restaurant) - "Sustainable Solutions in the Restaurant Industry" Deivydas will share insights on sustainable practices in restaurants and offer tips for environmentally friendly cooking at home.

Creative Workshops

Workshop registration HERE

• 3D Food Printing / KAUNAS (November 4-6, 11:00-12:30 PM)
  Viktorija Eisinaitė from KTU will introduce the latest in 3D food printing technology and its possibilities.
• 3D Mass Experiment / VILNIUS (November 5-6, 11:00-12:15 PM)
  Led by Paulius Čerkauskas, these workshops will allow children and parents to create 3D sculptures from natural fillers.
• Food Sculptures / VILNIUS (November 5-6, 5:30-7:00 PM)
  Designer Tauras Stalnionis will invite participants to create food sculptures, discussing the links between culinary culture and art.
• Stomach Composition / VILNIUS (November 7, 5:30-7:00 PM)
  Artist Marijonas Verbel will encourage children to explore food composition through weaving, expressing their creativity.
• Rasmelė's Future Food Workshop / VILNIUS (November 7, 11:00-12:00 PM)
  Designed for preschoolers, this workshop encourages children to envision their ideal future and create food prototypes while discussing how color, taste, and texture can shape eating experiences.

Art Installation

The creative process, spanning more than a month, has culminated in a 150-square-meter exhibit displaying children's future food concepts, Julija Skudutytė's watercolors, and research results by Tauras Stalnionis on Indian street food. Students from Vilnius Humanistic School contributed to the installation design.

Creative Team 

• Veronika Guželytė - festival creator and curator
• Rasa Balčiūnaitė and Amelija Grigaitė - festival creators
• Laura Kuršvietytė - architect
• Norbertas Hinc - architectural designer
• Birutė Bikelytė - graphic designer
• Eglė Nedzinskaitė - curator of educational programms, NGA
• Kipras Šumskas - creative thinking lecturer
• Marijonas Verbel - textile artist and educator
• Tauras Stalnionis - designer and chef
• Karolina Petraitytė - product and service designer
• Viktorija Eisinaitė - food scientist
• Paulius Čerkauskas -  3D technology engineering specialist

Partners: Vivita, KTU, National Gallery of Art, Vilnius Humanistic School, Amandus, Desdorp.
Sponsors: Akvilė, Super Garden, Lonas, Pušinis Namas, Citma, Denateksa, Toke.lt, 3D Creative

Mandatory registration for lectures and workshops: https://www.rasmele.com

For more information: NDG Educational Program Curator Eglė Nedzinskaitė at egle.nedzinskaite@ndg.lt