Power & Food: Photographer explores the eating habits of the world's most powerful figures

Bannino takes inspiration from different cultures and cuisines to stage various food and drink typically associated with each individual's country. So for instance Angela Merkel might enjoy a little cabbage and sausage (no stereotypes there, then) while Pope Francis might opt for margarita pizza.

Dan Bannino is an Italian-born photographer who likes to translate ideas into images. Someone described his work as “Pop-Renaissance”, mixing popular culture and Old Masters’ style. He has gained international recognition with his work and has been published internationally in a variety of magazines including National Geographic, The Times, The Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Huffington Post, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Cosmopolitan and many others.

Via Creative Boom submission | All images courtesy of Dan Bannino

Main image: Angela Merkel / Green Cabbage and Sausage - © Dan Bannino