In Mediamatic’s current project inhuman carnaval we are looking to raise awareness for biodiversity of our planet, by creating costumes and dressing up as other species. Though, embodying another species is not only a matter of sight. During this workshop with resident perfumer Frank Bloem, we explore how to disguise ourselves through scent and smelling.
What you will do
In this workshop you will explore scents of other species, be that animals, plants, fungi, minerals, or even bacteria! You will learn about the composition of perfumes using the vast range of scents in our open scent library. By mixing top, middle and base notes, you will compose your own 10 ml perfume to bring home. By the end of the workshop, you will have theoretical knowledge on the principles of perfuming, and you will bring home a smell that unlocks wonderful memories and discussions about the other species around us.
Frank Bloem
Frank Bloem is an artist who uses scent as his primary medium. He studied Fine Arts at the Rietveld Academy. In the summer of 2016, Frank changed his focus from visual art to olfactory-based works and started The Snifferoo. This perfume laboratory is a place for education and experiments around scent. He made several personalized perfumes, hosts regular workshops, and has recreated the elephant smell of Artis, the Amsterdam Zoo.
Inhuman Carnaval
In this ongoing program we practice letting go of anthropocentric thinking and celebrate biodiversity by dressing up as non-human species. The program includes workshops, exhibitions, performances, film screenings, lectures, parties and more.
Tickets
Full price €78 | Discount €55
We give a discount to students, artists and Stadspas holders. If this applies to you we might ask to see your kvk nr/portfolio or student card for this option.
Information
12th of August, 15:00-18:00
We maintain a minimum of 5 participants.
Please note that, unless everyone speaks Dutch, this workshop will be held in English.
For questions please e-mail workshop@mediamatic.nl.
We are taking corona safety into account at our workshops.
Read our ticket terms and conditions here.
