The art of dining: food culture in the Islamic world in the Islamic World brings together 230 works from the Middle East, Egypt, Central and South Asia, and beyond to explore connections between art and cuisine from ancient times to the present day. Paintings of elaborate feasts, sumptuous vessels for food and drink, and historical cookbooks show how culinary cultures have thrived in the Islamic world for centuries. Highlighting the relationship of these works to preparing, serving, and enjoying food, the exhibition engages multiple senses and invites us to appreciate the pleasures of sharing a meal.

The art of dining: food culture in the Islamic world is organized by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

At the Detroit Institute of Arts, the exhibition is generously supported by the Friends of Asian Arts and Cultures.

The art of dining: food culture in the Islamic world in the Islamic World has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this exhibition do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.