The Museum of Art and Design in New York will be featuring an exhibit on classic Guerlain scents until February 24, 2013 as part of the Art of Scent exhibit.
2 Columbus Circle
madmuseum.org
The Museum of Art and Design in New York will be featuring an exhibit on classic Guerlain scents until February 24, 2013 as part of the Art of Scent exhibit.
2 Columbus Circle
madmuseum.org
The newly-minted institute for art and olfaction in Los Angeles is currently looking for scent artists to fill their first roster of artists in residence. Deadline is February 1, 2013. We can’t wait to smell the new work.
A couple of years ago, LA-based artist Michael Parker created Steam Womb, an immersive, interactive scent installation. Think of it as an urban social event at the intersection of hot-tubbing and clubbing. Every winter, Parker opens his downtown studio for steam season, an opportunity to crawl inside of a mirrored disco egg sculpture, get sweaty with strangers and experience the odd womb-like space enhanced by a DJ and “herb jockey.” Sounds, scents, and strangers are ever-changing. Check out this article and video. 
The International Fragrance Association will be holding their annual fragrance form “From Flower to Shower” this Thursday at the Royal Society in London. Information on registration can be found here.
New York-based scent artist Martynka Wawrzyniak wants you to experience her scent self-portrait free from visual discrimination. Smell Me is on exhibit now until November 18, 2012 at Envoy Enterprises gallery on the LES.
The first annual LA Fragrance Salon is being held tomorrow, September 23, 11- – 5p in the East Wing of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium. Ticket available only online.
UK designer Kate McLean is the creator of sensory maps of cities including Paris, New York, and Newport, RI which engage touch, taste, and smell. Her most recent exhibit put the city of Glasgow on display at the Glasgow Science Centre. The city’s accord includes diesel, foliage, and sausage. Check out her blog on creating sensory maps here.
Norwegian-born artist, Sissel Tolaas is staging a new project that maps the smellscape of Kansas City, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri through an interactive, mobile journey starting this Friday.
“Sissel Tolaas: SmellScape KCK/KCMO (2007-2012)”
Sept. 7-Oct. 31
Reception: 6-9 p.m. Friday
Artist talk: 1 p.m. Saturday
Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and by appointment.
1819 Grand Blvd. (816-421-6887)
Check out the first annual Artisan Fragrance Salon in San Francisco Sunday July 8, 2012.Tickets range from $25-$40 depending on your need for souvenirs.
SF Sniff is hosting other events the same weekend, starting Saturday July 7, 2012. Go to the SF Sniff page for details.
Bordeaux native wine aroma expert Alexandre Schmitt educates wine enthusiasts in Paso Robles.