Nahye Han

Currently for the UK the issue of 'migration' is politically charged. This is particularly relevant to London which is recognized as a multi-ethnic, multicultural city with 8.7 million residents from 270 countries.

I am intrigued to consider a more positive response to this migration debate by using the theme of food and how it can cross historic, cultural and geographical borders bringing people together through the international language of food manifested here as ‘fusion cuisine'.

My stacked structure appropriately set within a Victorian brewery factory in Brick Lane is apparently quite predictable as visitors enter a traditional food markets located within distinctive branded national pavilions. The experience unfolds as the historic context of ingredients and culinary techniques of the countries are interpreted and described at an upper level. The main attraction located on the top level of the ‘sandwich’ celebrates exciting new foods created by the migrational cross over of recipes, ingredients and cooking techniques, the celebration of ‘fusion’.

I believe that this experimental hybrid of food market and museum can only help celebrate the benefits of diversity and cultural identity through the lens of fusion food.