The Psychology of Smell

Odorama, Thursday May 12

At this edition of Odorama we will explore the psychology of the sense of smell from a broad point of view: Dr. Garmt Dijksterhuis will speak about the effects of smells on human behaviour, whilst Professor Dr. E.P. Köster will enlighten us on how odour can be employed as a marketing strategy. Designer Margherita Soldati will demonstrate the use of her 'Scents Apparatus.' Odorama is co-curated by Mediamatic and Caro Verbeek.

Tickets: student €5,- / pre-sale €7,50 / door €10,-
Food from 18:00, talks begin at 20:30
Pizza Nero €10,- instead of the usual €13,- for ticket holders

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Girl using Scents Apparatus by Margherita Soldati - Girl using Scents Apparatus by Margherita Soldati, on display at Odorama 7 Margherita Soldati

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June 11 - Masterclass: Prototyping Bodies
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Mediamatic Biotoop,
Dijkspark 6, Amsterdam
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