Iron Artist

The event, whose point of departure was the original Japanese version of Iron Chef, was an over-the-top multi-media spectacle of competitive, real-time art-making. It consisted of two duels, each lasting forty-five minutes. Using materials and tools available at the venue, the opponents in each duel made an artwork in response to a secret theme revealed to them on the spot. While artists created their work before the audience, running commentary was provided by a panel of celebrity judges, roving reporters, and prominent New York critics.