Grapes are the most consumed snack by the hungry students of Amsterdam University College (source unknown). Nothing like a box of grapes quite satisfies a munchie during study sessions without guilt while providing the much needed vitamins. But as you bring the nature’s candy to your mouth, how much thought do you give to its significance elsewhere, for instance in the arts?

This month, Gaze explores the idea of “staple food” and we begin by tasting grapes in arts and mythology, with art history lecturer Minou Schraven on June 9th, 19:00~20:30. We will also sip some wine as the conversation ripens into the night…