Queer Food
a summer course curated by Barney Pau
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Course Description
Food and the queer are intrinsically intertwined, shaping social perceptions, cultural narratives, and personal identities. From historical taboos to contemporary activism, food offers a unique lens through which we can examine the politics of consumption, gender expression, and community-building.
This summer course on Queer Food, curated by Barney Pau, editor of The Gramounce Journal, explores the intersections of queerness and food. Through historical case studies, theoretical texts, and lived experiences, participants will engage with topics such as the history and politics of consumption, queer domesticity, alternative economies, and the ways in which food can serve as both resistance and reclamation.
This course is designed for those interested in exploring food beyond taste and nourishment—seeing it instead as a site of identity, power, and transformation.
Summer Course
Deadline 31 May
06 Jun - 15 Jun 2025. Residency in London
17 Jun - 29 Jul 2025. Online course
Online course + London Residency
1000€
This option grants you access to the full program, including 8 weekly lectures and discussions, curated literature, and an online community space.
Additionally, you will participate in a residency in London, featuring workshops, field trips, and opportunities to deepen your understanding of the theme.
*Accommodation and travel to London are not included in the price and must be arranged by participants independently.
Online course
This option grants you access to the online program, including weekly lectures and discussions, curated literature, and an online community space.
A limited amount of scholarships are offered for the online programme.
See more info below
Structure
The course consists of two main components:
- Online Seminars (2 months) – Eight weekly sessions featuring guest speakers, group discussions, and workshops.
- London Residency (10 days, optional) – A hands-on, immersive experience applying course themes in a creative and collaborative environment.
Participants may choose to attend just the online seminars or combine them with the residency for a deeper engagement.
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Methodology
This course embraces a multidisciplinary and participatory approach. The online seminars will combine:
- Guest Lectures – Experts from different fields, including food studies, queer theory, and activism.
- Group Discussions – A collaborative space to reflect on readings and case studies.
- Creative Workshops – Engaging exercises exploring queerness through food-making, storytelling, and sensory experiences.
- Personal & Collective Projects – Participants will be encouraged to document their learnings through writing, cooking, or artistic interventions.
The goal is to blend theory and practice, fostering a space where queerness in food is not only analysed but also felt, shared, and experimented with.
Residency
For those seeking a hands-on experience, Barney has designed a 10-day in-person residency in London to expand on the themes explored in the online seminars. Participants will engage in:
- Workshops – Exploring how queerness manifests in the kitchen.
- Site Visits – Visiting queer-owned food spaces, alternative economies, and cultural institutions.
- Experimental Exercises – Developing creative projects around food, performance, and identity.
The residency provides an opportunity to connect theory to lived experience, fostering a collective exploration of queer food in an immersive and dynamic setting.
Scholarships
In order to facilitate access to participants from less favorable economic backgrounds and people of colour, The Gramounce offers a limited amount of scholarships opportunities for the online course.
Scholarship results will be notified the week before the start of the course.
