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Using Smells in Museums Event (ONLINE)
Using Smells in Museums: An International Themed Smell Day Event Saturday July 25th, 2026 from 12:00pm-3:30pm EDT (New York City) California Time: 9:00am-12:30pm PDT London Time: 5:00pm-8:30pm BST Amsterdam Time: 6:00pm-9:30pm CEST Event Description for Using Smells…
The Olfactory Contractor Monthly: May
What We Covered in May: The Olfactory Contractor Monthly 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…
Olfactory Distribution Design
Olfactory Distribution Design: From Interpretive Intent to Visitor Experience When people think about scent in the museum, they often focus on the smell itself. What it is, where it comes from and what it means. But there is an entire layer of practice that sits…
A Conversation with Carl Philpott
The Science of Smell Loss: A Conversation with Carl Philpott Smell is the sense we take most for granted — until we lose it. In this episode of the Internet of Senses Institute Podcast, I sat down with Professor Carl Philpott, one of the UK’s leading researchers in…
What is Olfactory Heritage? A Visual Guide
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…
Looking at Art Through Scent No. 01 — Mary Magdalene and the Spikenard Jar
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…
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