# Curated Japanese Photo Books 'Diversions' Transforms Plates of Food Into Beautiful Artwork By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-04-18 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diversions References: [minkmgmt](http://minkmgmt.com/bohmansjostrand/) & [minkmgmt](http://minkmgmt.com/bohmansjostrand/) You may have been scolded for playing with your food, but the [new book](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marchesi-1824) 'Diversions' celebrates the beautiful possibilities that may manifest themselves from some creative meal time arrangements. Shot by Bohman+Sjöstrand, the book is an elegant collection of [Japanese cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-tokyo-gourmet) that will make your stomach growl and your eyes dance. Diversions looks at food from a new angle; transforming lobster tails and sushi into items that look like they belong in an art museum. Pieces of nigiri are garnished with petals and green foliage while one image features [pieces of sushi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omakase-sushi-course) scattered amongst egg shells and rice hidden beneath blooming flowers. If you consider yourself a foodie, Diversions will satisfy your appetite while creating an even greater appreciation for what you eat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Photography:** Opportunity to explore new perspectives and creative arrangements in food photography. - **Food Art:** Creating visually stunning food arrangements blurs the line between cuisine and artistic expression. - **Culinary Aesthetics:** Experimenting with presentation aesthetics offers an opportunity for chefs and restaurants to create unique dining experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Publishing:** Publishing curated coffee table books featuring visually stunning food photography can attract food enthusiasts and art lovers alike. - **Hospitality:** Restaurants can elevate their dining experiences by focusing on the visual presentation of their dishes, appealing to customers looking for unique culinary experiences. - **Art Galleries:** Showcasing food photography as art in galleries offers a new form of aesthetic appreciation and expands the boundaries of art exhibitions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyperrealistic Food Art Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looks-delicious.md) - [Unconventional Foodie Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/food-magazine.md) - [Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-fine-dining.md) - [Amalgamated Cookbook Directories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cook-book-love.md) - [Animation Studio Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bento-cookbook.md) - [Social Media-Friendly Parfaits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splitinhalf-parfait.md) - [Realistic Food Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantlers-rations.md) - [One-Star Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-star-cookbook.md) - [Painterly Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining.md)