Daniel Spoerri obituary
Briefly

In 2015, Spoerri remarked on the Romanian custom of dining in cemeteries, reflecting on his journey from Romania and the intertwining of life, death, and communal eating.
Spoerri's 'Le Dejeuner sous l'Herbe' performance involved 120 diners placing their settings into a trench, emphasizing art's connection to life and death amid a shared meal.
Through his work, Spoerri explored 'Eat Art', showcasing food as a central theme in human survival, describing it as crucial yet overlooked in the art world.
By focusing on food as a medium, Spoerri believed he could highlight essential human instincts while elevating the experience of dining into an artful commentary.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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