Food Futures

Food drives societies, shapes cities, and transforms geographies more profoundly than any other human force.This conversation series, led by artist Zacarias Gonzalez, examines how urban food systems impact public housing, raising critical questions about access and equity. This episode focuses on food apartheid in New York City: who has access to fresh food and who doesn’t.

Joining the discussion are DK Kinard, Garden Coordinator for the Gardens at NYCHA program, a food activist, farm educator, and Farm School NYC alum who leads programs for seniors and special needs communities across the city; and Chantel Kemp, Gardens at NYCHA Manager, food justice advocate, and Hunter College “40 Under 40” awardee, dedicated to expanding green spaces for NYCHA residents.

Zacarías González (b. 1984, Cuba) is an artist and filmmaker whose work explores the intersection of art and everyday life as a method for social engagement and challenging dominant power structures. His collaborative practice spans long-term research-based projects, often involving archives, documentary films, and public forums to inspire reflection and action. His current project, Food Futures, critically examines agricultural systems through communal meals, workshops, collective research, and an audiovisual series, envisioning sustainable models for feeding the world.