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olfactory politics

“We-Feeling”: The sociality of scents!

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What is social or even political about scent? This Scent Culture Comment & Review reveals some of the implications of a casual interview.

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Posted on 30/09/201813/10/2018 Scent Culture Comment & ReviewSmellshot

Olfactory demonstration

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Tobacco smell is pretty marginalized these days. In many professions smokers are stigmatized. Public health is certainly an argument. Culturally, it is an extreme change compared to previous times. The new smoke-free is normalized. 

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Posted on 13/11/201723/03/2018 Smellshot

Smell matters in migration politics!

Migration Fremde stinken Leitgeruch Freitag, Wir sind nicht Burka
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In the context of the ongoing controversy on migration politics in Germany, Thomas de Mazière, the Federal Minister of the Interior, joined the group of advocats of a Leitkultur: “Wir sind nicht Burka”.

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Posted on 12/07/201728/11/2019 Scent Culture Comment & Review

Syrians in Jordan: A community of refugees flowers in the desert

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Ibrahim’s perfume stall in a Jordanian camp hosting Syrian refugees represents more than a business. It is also a small step towards building a community rooted in hope. We would like to learn more about Ibrahim’s endeavour. Please let him know!

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Posted on 28/06/201628/11/2019 Scent Culture News

Climate change & fragrances

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This artistic project by Catherine Young brings links the scent culture and the fragrance industry to the political agenda: climate change.

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Posted on 08/02/201601/09/2018 Scent Culture News

“You, Too, Can Smell Like Vladimir Putin”

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A new form of celebrity fragrances is emerging!

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Posted on 14/01/201601/09/2018 Scent Culture News

Peter de Cupere responding to the refugee crisis

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The current refugee crisis is the context for Peter de Cupere’s new project: One drop of freedom.

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Posted on 11/01/201628/11/2019 Scent Culture News

STINK! Documentary

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The sense of smell is often an issue in public discourse. Current odorizing and scent marketing practices are under critical scrutiny. The current documentary Stink! appears as a challenge to the industry.

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Posted on 05/12/201501/09/2018 Scent Culture News

Olfactory Politics in Curating

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The10th Mercosul Biennial opened in Porto Alegre, Brazil with a major exhibition on smell: Olfactory: Smell in Art.

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Posted on 26/11/201501/09/2018 Scent Culture News
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