ARCH - Laila Gohar, Table for One

Recipe book by Laila Gohar published on the occasion of Table for One that took place at ARCH between 04-07.11.2025 where Gohar created an everlasting meal consisting of a pot beans on a gas stove that continually cooked for three days.

Laila Gohar works with food and food culture to cultivate a sense of wonder— drawing people closer to their inner child, and, in turn, to one another. Babies begin exploring the world with their mouths; taste connects flavors to memory, emotion, and culture as we move from infancy into childhood. It builds vocabulary, sharpens curiosity, and teaches us about safety, identity, and social bonds as we discover what we enjoy. Human relationships are often described in the language of taste: things can turn sour, feel salty with bitterness, or grow sweet with love.

Artwork: Ignacio Mattos 

Designed by Jason Faulter.

Measurements: 15,5 x 15,5cm