Curious Weeds (2022) is an evocative collaboration where fragrant tales are bottled and sketched onto silk scarves, painting the delicate relationship between personal identity and scent. Artist Roden beautifully translates Foley and Burnstock’s olfactory tales into wearable art, capturing nature’s tenacity. The collection is headlined by “Dancing in the Breeze”—a vibrant bouquet capturing summer’s essence. In contrast, “Far from the Tree” encapsulates an autumnal embrace beneath a pear tree.
Scent in Cinema series
The “Scent in Cinema” series marries film and fragrance, offering audiences tailored scratch-and-sniff cards for a synchronized multisensory adventure. Start with a virtual film screening, and round off the experience with a thought-provoking panel featuring experts, such as olfactory neurobiologist, Professor Leslie Kay, and scented cinema historian, Professor Catherine Clepper. Beyond just a sensory experience, the series delves deep into the crossroads of perception and cinematic arts, promoting dialogue and interdisciplinary innovation from luminaries in the UK, USA, and Australia.
In Glorious Smell-O-Vision! scented documentary
In Glorious Smell-O-Vision! unravels the mystery behind Hans Laube’s revolutionary but short-lived Smell-O-Vision! technology. This scented documentary offers more than a historical exploration; it’s an immersive olfactory journey. Nosedive into a story of cinematic ambition and experience the seminal and bespoke fragrances that bring this narrative to life.
A Tale of Old Whiff in Scratch-and-Sniff
The first scented animation, A Tale of Old Whiff (1960), is revived into a scratch-and-sniff journey. Experience the enchanting story of Whiff, the scent-challenged bloodhound, and sniff alongside him everyday aromas to whimsical fragrances. Celebrate this olfactory masterpiece, restored and reimagined for today.
Halloween Underworld
Halloween Underworld presents an exploration into the Greek underworld. With intricate light projections, evocative scents, and the haunting ambiance of Hades’ underworld, this immersive theater piece marries myth, performance, and sensory education.
Scent of Mystery in participatory Smell-O-Vision!
Rediscover the allure of the iconic Scent of Mystery (1960) — Hollywood’s original Smell-O-Vision! masterpiece. In partnership with the Institute for Art and Olfaction, Tammy Burnstock rejuvenates this classic, offering audiences a rich, participatory Smell-O-Vision! experience. Immerse yourself in 20 synchronized fragrances and enhanced interactivity, blending old-world cinema with avant-garde sensory innovation.
Pup’s Smelly Adventure
Dive into Pup’s Smelly Adventure, an olfactory escapade for kids set in the great outdoors. Join Emma and Pup in a nose-led quest to find a missing chew shoe, deciphering aromatic clues and delighting in a playful mix of dialogue, song, and scent-driven exploration. A delightful journey from dog musk to tempting chocolate awaits!
Tales that Stink
The eight-week Scented Storytelling workshop delved into the profound power of the “Inner Nose.” Immersive scent sessions and olfactory-driven writing tasks led participants through the intricate dance of smell, memory, and emotion. All culminating in Tales that Stink, an anthology of scent-inspired narratives capturing their transformative literary journey.
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