It is an undeniable part of our lives, although not always in a positive way. It’s a symbol of status, a means of manipulation, an emotional touchstone, a tool of oppression. Food is an inescapable part of life, and has shaped how civilization grew on Earth. Its centrality, from ancient times when procuring food was central to survival to modern times when one’s food choices signal one’s place in society. Join our authors and artists as they explore the mystery and magic that is food.