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Modern pleasure (gardens)

Modern pleasure (gardens)

In April 2024’s newsletter, we found inspiration in a modern sort of pleasure garden — the insanely well-tended and lush landscapes at a certain theme park in Anaheim.

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Roerich Pact: November Newsletter

Roerich Pact: November Newsletter

For our November newsletter, we explore a historic peace activist named Nicholas Roerich, and his influence in the creation of the Roerich Pact, signed in 1935 at the White House.

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Autumn Whodunnits

Autumn Whodunnits

In the October 2023 email newsletter, IAO’s Saskia Wilson-Brown ponders the writers and the aromatic language in early 20th century British murder mysteries.

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Our very first video

Our very first video

Back in 2012, we recorded our very first video: a wide-eyed plea for help to launch the IAO. We recently found it in our old hard drives, and share it here, with you!

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The Unfixed Memory

The Unfixed Memory

In the August 2023 email newsletter, IAO’s Saskia Wilson-Brown takes a moment to think about memory, nostalgia, her grandmother’s return to Cuba, and how it ties in to scent.

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Announcing the Finalists for the 9th Art and Olfaction Awards

Announcing the Finalists for the 9th Art and Olfaction Awards

The Institute for Art and Olfaction is proud to announce the finalists for the 9th Art and Olfaction Awards.

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March, 2019: A Tragic End

March, 2019: A Tragic End

Flowers, flowers everywhere, But not a bite to eat.

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JANUARY, 2019: Band Names

JANUARY, 2019: Band Names

January Events as Headlining Bands…

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December, 2018: Tinsel-Gazing

December, 2018: Tinsel-Gazing

An Icy Poem for Winter… And sad people.

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