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Eat your way through Haymarket with Secret Snacks, a self-guided street and online campaign presented by 4A Centre for Contemporary Asian Art.
Launching on 8 February as part of the City of Sydney’s Lunar New Year Festival, Secret Snacks is a creative ode to Haymarket, a much loved precinct for locals and tourists alike—famous for its vibrant energy and copious mix of Asian restaurants and food joints.
Mariam Arcilla from 4A says, “For over 20 years, 4A has called Haymarket home, so our team has seen first-hand how the pandemic has affected local artists as well as the food community. As we safely edge out of lockdown, 4A invites the public to venture into Haymarket to discover hidden gems or revisit mainstay meals, all in one locale.”
For Secret Snacks, 4A has invited top Asian-Australian creatives Benjamin Law, Kylie Kwong, Luisa Brimble, and James Jirat Patradoon to hand-pick their favourite Haymarket dishes and what makes them special. 4A is teaming up with the designers behind More of Something Good (MSG) to translate these food profiles into mouth-watering artworks.
Mike Souvanthalisith from MSG says, “Through Secret Snacks we are celebrating stories, memories and flavours so deeply rooted in our identity; each dish may as well be a perfectly-seasoned autobiography."
“As a photographer, the secret sauce to my success is food,” adds Luisa Brimble, “so it’s amazing to contribute to a project that brings together my two loves: creativity and food.”
From comfort slurps to big cravings, Secret Snacks helps connect food makers, artists and the public through tales that inspire memories, curiosity, and togetherness.
Keep an eye out for Secret Snacks artwork posters and decals across Sydney streetscapes and public sites from 8 February-12 March 2021.
Visit the project online and follow 4A on Instagram (@4A_aus) for updates.
Secret Snacks is commissioned by 4A and co-presented with MSG, featuring tried-and-tested dishes from Boon Cafe, Chat Thai, Gumshara, and Nakano Darling.
This project is supported by the City of Sydney.
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For more information, images or media requests, contact Mariam Arcilla, Engagement & Development Manager, 4A on mariam.arcilla@4a.com.au or 0412 940 357.
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