As a gamer who’s been on countless virtual adventures and eaten my share of pixelated meals, I can confidently say that the Brutalisten x We Are Ona pop-up dining experience in Paris was an immersive culinary journey like no other. The monochromatic design, reminiscent of a minimalist game level, was a refreshing change from the usual colorful chaos we’re used to in virtual reality.
Culinary studio We Are Ona has returned to Paris, bringing with it little bit of Stockholm.
To mark their newest event, the studio joined forces with artist Carsten Höller to transport his Stockholm restaurant, Brutalisten, to Paris, coinciding with the Art Basel festival.
Just like our other pop-ups from We Are Ona, the dining experience here is incredibly engaging. The design of the venue, often crafted by talented designers such as Harry Nuriev and Willo Perron, plays a crucial role in creating the atmosphere.
For this project, the We Are Ona group collaborated with Höller, Brutalisten, and themselves to create a completely black-and-white environment for both the furnishings and tableware. However, the food and beverages were unique in that they were not confined to these colors.
Regarding food and beverages, they were primarily influenced by Höller’s Brutalist Kitchen Manifesto. To elaborate on this, the artist created a guide, which he termed as “a brutalist manual for eating and cooking,” where the fundamental idea was to restrict each dish to a single ingredient.
As-per the manifesto, food served at the pop-up followed suit.
According to Höller, the restaurant’s concept was deeply rooted in his personal eating style when it first opened. His most memorable food experiences stem from using simple, expertly prepared ingredients. This could range from succulent, sautéed wild mushrooms, recently caught seafood, or a delightful wild bird roast.
The Brutalistens x We Are Ona temporary exhibit ran in Paris up to October 20. Learn more about We Are Ona by tuning into their specific episode on TopMob Visits.
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2024-10-21 15:55