Ron Benner

Ron Benner is an artist, writer, curator and activist based in London, Ontario. His long-standing practice investigates the history and political economics of food cultures. Finding himself ethically opposed to bioengineering, he began to travel and research the politics of plants and food. His works take the form of garden installations, mixed-media photographic installations, and watercolours. He is co-editor with Jamelie Hassan of the anthology “An Alternative Cultural History of London, Ontario: Art & Activism” published by the Embassy Cultural House, London, Ontario, 2024. JamelieHassan and Ron Benner are also the co-founders of the Embassy Cultural House, a not-for-profit artist collective. This year his photographic/garden installation As the Crow Flies at Museum London celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 and he gave summer tours to the community where he hosted his annual maiz barbacoa/corn roast event.