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The Sandwich as a Medium of Cultural Encounter: A project that transforms the diverse possibilities between two slices of bread into a space for exchange and creative reflection.On May 25, 2025, a special happening will take place in Chemnitz.

Artists Marie Donike and Johannes Specks will prepare sandwich recipes derived from a wide range of individual experiences and culinary contexts. These sandwiches—each connected to its own story—serve as a starting point for conversations and encounters. What is usually a quick bite becomes a collective experience in which biographies and taste preferences intersect and complement one another.The sandwiches presented are based on recipes, ingredients, and stories submitted by the public in response to an open call. The diversity of the recipes reveals how differently a seemingly everyday dish can be interpreted. Each sandwich reflects familial traditions, cultural influences, and personal memories.The entire process—from collecting recipes to the performative preparation and communal consumption—will be documented and archived using various media.

On June 27, 2025, a reenactment will be presented at the Academy of Fine Arts Leipzig. There, a new perspective will be offered on the sandwich as an artistic and social phenomenon that transcends boundaries and becomes a symbol of transcultural cuisine.