Petr Davydtchenko's exhibition 'KHAM: The Road' at A/Political in London showcases his artistic transformation of scavenged roadkill into a Michelin-star culinary experience. Rising from a background of poverty, Davydtchenko has cultivated a unique perspective on food and waste, influenced by his childhood in a military town and later experiences with urban scavengers. The opening dinner, prepared by chef Masayoshi Haraguchi, aims to provoke thought about the value of discarded food and the fragility of life, framing the experience as an artful challenge to anti-capitalism and reimagining societal norms surrounding consumption.
Davydtchenko's relationship with food, shaped by childhood poverty and scavenging, highlights the fragility of life and challenges conventional notions of value and consumption.
The exhibition 'KHAM: The Road' at A/Political shows Davydtchenko's exploration of discarded food as a means to provoke thought on social issues, reimagining how we live.
Chef Masayoshi Haraguchi's Michelin-star dinner using scavenged carcasses elevates the culinary experience, shifting focus from shock to an artistic reflection on life and waste.
Davydtchenko draws attention to the social aspects of scavengers, likening their cooperation to the behavior of rats, which share food and support one another.
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