The artwork was introduced to The Culinary Institute of America by a longstanding member of the Board of Trustees, and the college’s leadership determined that the CIA would make a perfect new home for the mural containing 255 culinary words and phrases. Following an extensive restoration, this significant piece of American design history will serve as a focal point in the college's Marriott Pavilion, currently under construction. The CIA will be proud to display Gastrotypographicalassemblage to the CIA community and to the leaders of the foodservice and hospitality industry when they attend the college’s thought-leadership programs in the new 800-seat theatre and conference center.
“Lou Dorfsman's work shows us the aesthetic and historical value of thoughtful design, and it offers visitors a glimpse into the nation’s burgeoning awareness of food and culture in the 1960s,” says Dr. Tim Ryan, CMC, president of the CIA. “This artwork was created in the era when Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein re-imagined images of soup cans and hot dogs as fine art. By displaying it in a truly public setting for the first time, the college hopes to further build the reputation of the Hudson Valley as a destination for not only the culinary arts, but the arts in general.”
Currently in the final stages of restoration in Fasciano’s studio on Long Island, Gastrotypographicalassemblage will make its debut this winter when the Marriott Pavilion opens to the public.
Watch this video on how Lou Dorfsman was inspired to create Gastrotypographicalassemblage.