New Yorker Jennifer Rubell has recently gained a lot of well-deserved recognition for her food-related art installations exhibited at various renowned art institutions in the United States. The culmination of this was the smashing of a huge piñata in the shape of Andy Warhol’s head at the Brooklyn Museum’s gala.

Her ‘Engagement’ installation at London’s Steven Friedman Gallery in 2011 featured a life-sized figure of Prince William on a pedestal, allowing visitors to pose with him while slipping a finger into a replica of Kate Middleton’s engagement ring. This not only fulfilled every woman’s fantasy of marrying the Prince, but was another stepping stone in Rubell’s career, dramatically increasing awareness of her work in the European media and art world. Continue reading →