These Artworks Are Good Enough to Eat—Literally

Most museums have a strict “no touching” policy when it comes to the art in their collections.

 It probably goes without saying, but most museum-goers aren’t allowed to eat the works, either. 

 But the Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, Texas, wants art lovers to be able to engage with its pieces using touch, taste and smell. To that end, the museum has once again invited members of the public to make baked goods inspired by some of the 21,000 works in its collection as part of the Great Blanton Bake-Off, which is now in its fourth year. 

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