Science Gallery Bengaluru hosts one-year long exhibition to explore food culture
In a bid to address this concern, Science Gallery Bengaluru (SGB) in Ganganagar (off Kempegowda International Airport Road) launched a year-long exhibition Saturday titled "Calorie: The Breakdown," exploring complexities of food consumption, its journey to plates, and its impact on individuals and society.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Biocon chairperson Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw.
Jahnavi Phalkey, founding director of Science Gallery, stated the exhibition is of great relevance, considering Bengaluru's increasing outdoor food culture. "Bengaluru has a distinct outdoor food culture with diverse restaurants. But what does it mean to be eating out all the time? Our exhibition includes an exhibit on food delivery, examining its implications for both deliverers and consumers," she said.
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One of the exhibits features an innovative display that addresses the habit of eating while watching screens. A sensor camera projects grains onto a TV screen when a viewer's head is bowed towards their food, encouraging visitors to focus on their meals rather than digital content.
Another notable exhibit uses artificial intelligence to create a 'food council', where each ingredient, including meats and vegetables, is given personified traits.
This virtual council discusses issues such as biodiversity loss, agriculture, food waste, and ultra-processed food, aiming to raise awareness about the advantages and disadvantages of various food choices.
Phalkey clarified the exhibition does not seek to judge dietary habits, but aims to equip individuals with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about their health.
Beyond focusing on food and nutrition, the exhibition also highlights the role of food providers.
A large Olympic wrestling ring model portrays the farmer as a wrestler, who combats various challenges to supply food to society. Additionally, the struggles faced by food delivery agents and meat and vegetable sellers are also focused upon.
The event running till July 2026 will also host workshops by scientists, chefs, and artists, to reimagine food in its many dimensions. These are designed specifically for the city's youth to understand the processes behind diets and food culture.
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