by Sofia Collette Ehrich | May 13, 2026 | Olfactory Museology
What is Olfactory Heritage? A Visual Guide I have written about olfactory heritage before. What it is, its legacy, and its methodological foundations. But I wanted to try something different this time. Instead of a long-form explainer, I made an accessible carousel. I...
by Sofia Collette Ehrich | May 7, 2026 | Olfactory Museology
Looking at Art Through Scent No. 01 — Mary Magdalene and the Spikenard Jar One of my favorite images. It shows a young woman with long hair, often dressed in red and grey, holding a gilded jar. She looks directly outward: composed and unhurried. At first glance, it...
by Sofia Collette Ehrich | Apr 29, 2026 | Olfactory Contractor Announcements
A Monthly Update from The Olfactory Contractor Hello and Welcome, If you are new here—thank you for joining The Olfactory Contractor. I am so glad you have joined this growing community of museum professionals, educators, artists, and researchers interested in scent,...
by Sofia Collette Ehrich | Apr 15, 2026 | Internet of Senses Institute
The Art of Smell: A Conversation with Brian Goeltzenleuchter In a recent episode of the Internet of Senses Institute Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brian Goeltzenleuchter, an interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of olfactory art, social...
by Sofia Collette Ehrich | Apr 8, 2026 | Olfactory Contractor Announcements
On Air with BBC World Service: Talking Olfactory Heritage & Wayfinders I recently had the pleasure of being featured on the Weekend program on the BBC World Service, where I spoke about the growing field of olfactory heritage and how scent can be used as a meaningful...
