A Creative Experimental Showcase of Active Surfaces® Ceramic Technology

From Berlin to London, ICG Gallery presented “Traces & Flavors,” a multisensory celebration of sight, touch, and taste curated by visual design artist Idan Gilony and officially featured in the Berlin Food Week program. By seamlessly integrating innovative cuisine, contemporary art, and avant-garde Active Surfaces® ceramic technology, the event delivered a uniquely immersive experience—each meticulously crafted element awakening the palate and guiding guests through an unforgettable sensory journey. 

As guests stepped into the gallery’s thoughtfully arranged bar area, welcome cocktails echoed with the clink of glasses, gently breaking the evening’s hush and heralding the celebration’s opening. Inventive canapés followed in succession, igniting boundless anticipation for the flavors that lay ahead. Encircling tables clad in Active Surfaces® ceramics, chefs showcased their improvisational flair and technical mastery, artfully arranging ingredients atop pristine white platforms. Visitors were invited to help themselves, transforming these antibacterial surfaces into dynamic culinary stages that brilliantly demonstrated the multifunctional possibilities of Active Surfaces® technology—and fostered spontaneous connections among attendees. 

During the “Traces & Flavors” interactive segment, chefs repurposed countertop slabs into elegant serving vessels and artfully plated signature dishes on stone-like surfaces. The interplay of tantalizing aromas and striking visual compositions heightened guests’ culinary cravings—both aesthetically and taste-wise, each creation astonished. Certified by BELAC in Belgium for its antibacterial and antiviral properties and fully compliant with EU food-contact standards, Active Surfaces® technology exemplified its versatile functionality. As the evening drew to a close, artistic desserts were presented on the same antibacterial surfaces—silver spoons in hand, guests savored each bite and forged lasting, heartfelt memories. 

As a leading platform at the intersection of art and technology, Berlin’s ICG Gallery showcased the broad applications of Active Surfaces® ceramics across diverse environments. This multisensory affair gathered professionals from architecture, design, and the arts to witness firsthand the transformative potential of these innovations—from dining venues to hospitality spaces and beyond. Leveraging the international stage of Berlin Food Week, the event reaffirmed Active Surfaces® as a dynamic medium that harmonizes contemporary aesthetics, functional performance, and sustainable materials—catalyzing the next wave of innovation in architecture and design.