Fake Friday: "Artisan" Bread Gets Solo Exhibition At Local Gallery

_ Wellington West _ - The much discussed and heralded "artisan" bread that many local restaurants proudly serve has been appointed gallery status by Sphere Gallery on Wellington Street West. Located in the heart of what has now been dubbed "Epicurean Row", Sphere Gallery will play host to the artistic bread solo show this coming October.

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"The  bread is called artisan for a reason," stated Sphere curator Ed Manet,  "It is art in bread form, hence the name." For years now, the popular  bread made locally by bread "artists", has been served in the many  eateries along Wellington West, which has recently been named "Epicurean  Row" by media types and the Wellington West BIA for its diverse  selection of eating establishments .  Trying to make the bread sound  artsy and unique in stature, the bread was labelled "artisan", and  continues to grow in popularity among restaurants.

Recently,  many other products have been given artisan status, but none have  reached critical acclaim and achieved their own artistic solo show in an  art gallery.  "This is a great opportunity to exhibit art in the form  of bread and showcase its artisan status" explained Manet.

Plans  are already in the works for an artisan water, artisan butter, and  artisan cheese exhibitions soon after the bread's solo exhibit.  Manet  also expressed interest in showcasing local Subway Sandwich artists work  with submarine delicacies.

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