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The Dirty Dozen

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design Letterbox | curator Richard Cornish | venue City Gallery, Melbourne

The Dirty Dozen is an exploration of food in Melbourne, delving into the sometimes-dark, often-uplifting stories behind street food, produce markets and the dining habits of the 19th-century elite. 

Curated by award-winning food writer Richard Cornish, the exhibition features stunning ceramic replicas of street food by local artist Kenny Pittock, alongside historical menus, imagery and objects from the City of Melbourne collection.

The Dirty Dozen exhibition, showing the artwork of Kenny Pittock in the cabinets and the food of the elites (right wall)
Artwork of Kenny Pittock
Artwork of Kenny Pittock
Artwork of Kenny Pittock

All photography: Tobias Titz.