Maggi Galaxy

By Miralda and Stephan Palmié

Antoni Miralda's The Maggic Banquet originated as a food-centered performance in Miami's
Little Haiti, aiming to explore the global journey of Maggi seasoning. The project delves into
Maggi's transformation from a culinary product to a cultural icon, examining its diverse local
uses and the knowledge systems surrounding it. This exploration is documented through a

rich visual archive, including product packaging, historical advertisements, wartime propagan-
da, African billboards with gendered imagery, cookbooks, Cubist art, works by Dakarois artist Adji Dieye, and Miralda's own photographic still lifes featuring the Maggi cube.

The concept of a publication about Maggi emerged during preparations for The Maggic Ban-
quet, a performance held on February 10, 2018, at EXILE Books in Miami. This event was a collaborative effort between Miralda, chef José Casals, students from the Miami Culinary Institute, and the Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College. The performance celebrated Miami's diverse cultural heritage by presenting dishes from various ethnic groups, all incorporating Maggi seasoning, arranged in an altar-like buffet. Accompanied by music, a special beverage, and a trilingual zine featuring recipes and an essay by anthropologist
Stephan Palmié, the event transformed the terrace of EXILE Books into a thought-provoking
culinary art installation.


Published by: LIT Verlag
Contributor: EXILE Projects
Year: June 2025
First edition 300 copies
Size: 14 x 14 cm
700 pages
ISBN: 978-3-643-91596-2

$125.00 USD

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