# Artible Food, the new medium splashing across the art scene. By [Jacob Courtade](https://www.trendhunter.com/jacob), Director of Business Development | Published Sep 21, 2008, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/edible-art-expanding-the-creative-world-with-food-as-a-medium ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.7/10 - Evidence articles: 8 ## What is the Artible trend? **Artible:** The kitchen is the new hot spot in these artists’ lofts, as their creative passions are being explored in new pieces made entirely of food. No matter what the content ends up being, the juxtaposing of two passions leads to creative excitement and fresh interest. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 8 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 21 to Aug 16, 2008 - Published: Sep 21, 2008 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Artible trend ### Food Art Combining culinary skills with artistic flair, food art provides an opportunity for both chefs and artists to showcase their creative talents, allowing for experimentation with unusual textures, colors and forms. ### Bento Box Art Using the traditional Japanese bento box, food artists are able to create a canvas for their culinary creations, transforming everyday foods into visually appealing and whimsical art. ### Edible Sculptures Transforming food into sculpted art pieces, edible sculptures allow chefs and artists to showcase their creativity with unique forms, shapes and textures. ## What the Artible trend means for industry ### For Food and Beverage Industry By embracing food art, the food and beverage industry can attract a new market of consumers who are seeking unique culinary experiences. ### For Art and Design Industry Food art provides a unique opportunity for artists and designers to showcase their creative talents through a new medium and collaborate with the food industry. ### For Entertainment Industry Edible sculptures and food art provide opportunities for theme parks, exhibitions and festivals to offer unique and engaging attractions and experiences for visitors. ## Trend signals for Artible Trend score 4.7 out of 10, from popularity 54%, activity 80%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 54% - Activity: 80% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Artible trend 8 featured examples from Jan 21 to Aug 16, 2008. - [Japanese Lunch Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bizare-bento-images-as-bento-part-2): Bizarre Bento Boxes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Bento box art presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for culinary professionals to expand their creative services and offerings in the food industry. - [Edible Landscapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edible-landscapes-foodland): Foodscapes by Carl Warner (Category: Tech) Implication: The food and beverage industry can explore the trend of edible landscapes by incorporating them into menu design, marketing campaigns, and culinary experiences to attract and enga… - [Bread Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bread-art-when-playing-with-your-food-is-a-good-thing): When Playing With Food Is a Good Thing (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Restaurants, bakeries, and food manufacturers can incorporate food art into their menus to attract customers and offer unique dining experiences. - [Edible Cartoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-bento-boxes-cartoon-characters-as-food-in-childrens-lunch-boxes): Face Food Bento Boxes (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Food companies and restaurants can leverage the popularity of pop culture bento boxes to attract customers and offer unique food experiences. - [Edible Album Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-box-meals-obacchi-jacket-lunch-boxs-classic-album-meals): Obacchi Jacket Bento Meals (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity to design specialized packaging for Bento boxes that enhances the presentation and aesthetic appeal. - [Food Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playing-with-your-dinner-food-sculpting): Because It's Fun to Play With Your Dinner (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Artists and designers can use food as a medium to create innovative and captivating sculptures, opening up new avenues for artistic expression. - [Burnt Food Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burnt-food-museum-celebrating-really-bad-cooking): Celebrating Really Bad Cooking (Category: Pop Culture) Implication: Tourism industry could develop quirky and eccentric museums or exhibits to attract visitors who are seeking something fun, unconventional or unusual. - [Ketchup As You Tube Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ketchup-as-you-tube-art-more-playing-with-your-food): More Playing With Your Food (Category: Tech) Implication: Artists and content creators can leverage the trend of food art videos to engage with a diverse online audience and potentially monetize their creations. ## Recent trend clusters - [Oven Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/decorative-casserole-dishes) (Art & Design) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Art & Design - [Park-Model Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-model-tiny-homes) - [Handmade Craft Tradeshow Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ny-now-handmade-division) - [Recycled Neon Light Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/encore-encore) - [Electrically Powered Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-economy-seat) All articles: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign)