Feeding Desire: Design and the Tools of the Table

A journey through the evolution of Western dining from the Renaissance to the present, Feeding Desire showcases objects from Cooper-Hewitt's world-class collections and the Tiffany Archives.

The exhibition will address the development of utensil forms, innovations in production and materials, etiquette, and flatware as social commentary.

The exhibition will take place between May 5 2006 and October 29, 2006.