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InstroomArt: “MIGRATION IS NORMAL” by Nico Dockx & Sandip Patel (PLUS-ONE Projects)
Part of PLUS-ONE Projects, InstroomArt: “MIGRATION IS NORMAL” is a translation of personal memory and heritage into unique culinary and artistic expressions.

InstroomArt: “MIGRATION IS NORMAL” by Nico Dockx and Sandip Patel (PLUS-ONE Projects) is an artistic and social document chronicling the nomadic project initiated by Michelin-starred chef Seppe Nobels, artist Nico Dockx, and Charuwan Pauwels. At its heart, the book explores the intersection of culinary tradition, art, and the human experience of migration. It focuses on the transformative journey of newcomers and refugees who, through InstroomArt, translate their personal memories and heritage into unique culinary and artistic expressions.

The publication centers on the collaboration between renowned Belgian artist Nico Dockx and chef Sandip Patel, a political refugee from Gujarat, India. Documenting their welcoming space at PLUS-ONE Projects during the 2025 Antwerp Art Weekend, the book highlights how migration is not an exception but a fundamental, creative norm. Featuring a blend of photography, stencil work by Dockx, and the stories behind Patel’s “Royal Panipuri,” the book serves as an ode to origin and a manifesto for a more inclusive, sustainable future. It is a vital contribution to contemporary visual culture, bridging the gap between social activism and the fine arts.