Beans replace oil paints in world’s biggest coffee painting

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Published time: June 26, 2012 15:20
Edited time: June 26, 2012 19:22

The world’s largest painting made from coffee beans has been created in the Russian capital. Some hope the creation could charge caffeine lovers up with extra energy free of charge and without the side effects.

­The painting is set to enter the Guinness Book of World Records and is currently on public display in Moscow’s Gorky Park.

RIA Novosti / Vladimir Pesnya

­It took 12 days to create and is 30 square feet. Creating art from food has become a trend in Russia and elsewhere.

RIA Novosti / Vladimir Pesnya

­Among the best known names is Brazilian Vik Muniz who can turn apricot jelly into real art, along with chocolate, peanut butter and caviar.