Who’s Hungry? Gatherings

Who's Hungry? is a bi-monthly gathering for artists and creatives. It is an extension of my creative practice and explores the concept of relational aesthetics and shared sites of participation, reflecting my ongoing interest in the artist’s role as host and facilitator, as well as the politics of hospitality, gathering, and co-creation across creative and cultural contexts. The project emerged from my lived experiences between the UAE and Europe, while also echoing the ethos of the 1960s art movement known as Happenings (a term coined by Allan Kaprow)—where art was experienced collectively, blurring the boundaries between artist and audience, work and life.

Through the shared act of dining—and by using the architecture of the dining table to foster dialogue and community—Who's Hungry? transforms the meal into a participatory artwork. The line between collaborators and participants dissolves, allowing everyone to contribute to a shared ritual and collective experience.

Much like how Happenings democratised art by taking it out of galleries and into everyday life, Who's Hungry? fosters an inclusive space that is accessible to all. The “pay what you can” model reflects this principle of democratisation—ensuring that creative practitioners from all economic backgrounds can participate fully, without the burden of financial constraints.

The communal act of preparing, creating, curating, and sharing meals is not merely a form of connection—it is a method of inquiry. Who's Hungry? uses food as a tool to ask critical questions about how we gather, why it matters, and what forms of knowledge and exchange are valued.

At its core, Who's Hungry? is a generative platform that embraces interdisciplinary collaboration and draws from a fluid, ever-evolving community of artists and creative contributors. It explores how community-building and artistic practice can become both a shared resource and a collective responsibility


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