IAO Library Smelling Session: Viscose 07 On Scent (in person)

The library at the Institute for Art and Olfaction contains a perfume archive of over a thousand fine fragrances, pieces of olfactory art, and more.

As part of the IAO's celebration of Viscose Journal 07 on Scent, Charles Rosenberg leads a smelling session through critical perfumes and aromatic materials discussed in the journal. Participants are strongly encourage to have and read a copy of Viscose Journal 07 before the start of the class, but it is not required. Viscose Journal 07 on Scent is available for purchase in person at the Institute for Art and Olfaction or via the internet.

Viscose 07 examines scent through a variety of lenses, observing its historical and contemporary role in fashion culture. The issue seeks out scent histories-developed with or by artists and designers-who have embraced and involved smell as a medium of possibility and knowledge production, gesturing to histories of manufacturing, trade, branding, and commerce, but also sexuality, desire, identity, and memory. Participants will get to smell as many scents as time allows, in a group setting. Our discussion will focus on the impressions of the perfumes and their concordance with their accompanying images and texts. This smelling session will be a special opportunity to smell fine fragrances from our library archive that we otherwise do not allow everyday access to.

Instructor: Charles Rosenberg

Cost: $30.00

Duration: 2 hours

Attendance cap: 16 people

About Charles Rosenberg

Charles Rosenberg co-curates the IAO Library at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. He is a visual artist, a nutritionist and a perfume maker. He received his BFA from Rhode Island School of Design and his M.S. in Nutrition from Bastyr University.

Registration Required:

Please note that you must reserve your space in advance. If you just show up without reserving a spot, there is no guarantee we will be able to accommodate you.

All levels are welcome, but this session is 18 and up (or 14+, with adult supervision).

Please review our cancellation policy before signing up.

Materials:

Handouts are included in the sign-up cost, and provided by the IAO during class. Please bring paper and pen or laptop to take notes.

Location:

We are located in Los Angeles’ historic Chinatown neighborhood, on a pedestrian street.

Street Address: 932 Chung King Road Los Angeles CA. 90012

To find us: Chung King Road is a pedestrian-only road that runs parallel to Hill Street, between Hill St and Yale St. See more information here: http://artandolfaction.com/visit

Attendance and Refund Policy

This is an in person class that will take place at the Institute for Art and Olfaction. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds or credit for this class. Note also that event tickets are non-transferable.

Thank you!

Host or Publisher The Institute for Art and Olfaction