Artist's Palate

A stunning cookbook, suitable for the coffee table as well as the kitchen counter, The Artist's Palate contains an unprecedented collection of favorite recipes from some of the most famous international artists throughout history -- from Michelangelo, Henri Matisse, and Mary Cassatt to Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, and Jeff Koons. Featuring over 125 recipes from 89 great artists, and accompanied by more than 150 photographs of the artists and their work, family snapshots, artworks, documents, and memorabilia, this book offers a unique look at the private lives and appetites of some of the world's most creative personalities. Recipes were created by 13 star chefs, including Mario Batali and Ming Tsai; André Soltner; Jean-Georges Vongerichten, and David Bouley. Frank Fedele has worked with international artists for over 35 years, including Chaim Gross, Larry Rivers, and Christo. From 1981 to 1994 he was the owner of Frank Fedele Fine Arts, in New York City and St. Maarten; in 1994 he organized the Arts for Humanity Foundation, a fundraising group for select charities around the world.