Agenda
Three Wednesdays at 16:00, 45 minutes
Session 1 - 12th of May
Smelly art of the Low Lands
We discuss the role of scent in art and philosophy. Then we explore a sub-category of olfactory art that is very Dutch: that of artworks that are not on a pedestal, but strewn across the floor, by Job Koelewijn, Wim T. Schippers and herman de vries. See, hear and smell all about it and gather the following ingredients:
1. Peanut butter
2. Eucalyptus (for colds or candy)/ Vick’s vaporub
3. Lavender
4. Optional: Zwitsal baby powder
Session 2 – 19th of May
The smell of victory / the smell of wars
Wars are incredibly malodorous with the occasional and very welcome breaths of fresh air. And then of course there is the smell of victory which was a literal smell used in antiquity to honour heroes. We'll also talk about the battle of Waterloo and Napoleons favourite perfume. Collect:
1. Laurel licorice (laurierdrop)/ bayleaves/ laurel leaves
2. Eau de Cologne 4711
3. Rosemary
Session 3 – 26th of May
The smell of diseases / the smell of health
For millennia doctors have tried to fight diseases – that were thought to manifest as bad smells - with fragrances. Many terms such as ‘malaria’ (mal’aria means bad air) are a reminder of this strategy, as are a whole range of scented objects such as pomanders, prayer nuts and powdered wigs. Besides that they also tried to diagnose and treat diseases with smell. We still use the sense of smell to recognise diseases but instead of medical professionals, dogs are now trained to recognise them. Many of the ingredients used to fight the plague are still to be found in our kitchen cabinets. See, hear and smell all about it and collect:
1. Vinegar
2. Nail polish remover/ spray paint
3. Nutmeg/ rosemary/ cinnamon/ cloves/ lavender
Tickets
Full price €5 | Artist/student/stadspas €3,50 per session
Tickets 12th of May
Tickets 19th of May
Tickets 26th of May
Information
Kitchen Cabinet Smell Sessions with Caro Verbeek
May 12, 19 and 26, 16:00-16:45
Hosted via Zoom. You will receive the link one hour in advance.
This presentation will be given in English.
For further questions please email workshop@mediamatic.nl.
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