Elisava Masters' Talks - Sissel Tolaas

Sissel Tolaas is a Smell RE_searcher and artist, born in Norway, based in Berlin, Germany.

Tolaas has been intensively researching, experimenting with, and working on the topic of smell since 1990. A pioneer in the field, she is renowned for her innovative and unique approach to advancing the science and understanding of olfaction. Drawing on her expertise in forensic chemistry, chemical communication, sensory ecology, linguistics, and visual art, she has developed a broad range of groundbreaking interdisciplinary projects involving smell, implemented worldwide.

In January 2004, Tolaas founded the professional smell chemistry lab: SMELL RE_searchLab in Berlin – supported by the industry and various universities.

Host or Publisher ELISAVA Facultat de Disseny i Enginyeria