Open Session
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor first time visitors to the IAO, our open sessions present a guided introduction to working with scent - with hands-on blending time!
$55.00
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Beneath the Earth, the Sky: Visiting Hours
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Free
Artist Talk: Carrie Paterson in conversation with Christopher Michno
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a conversation with artist Carrie Paterson and Christopher Michno (Assistant Director of Pitzer College Art Galleries).
Free
A Brief History of Scent, with Atlas Obscura (online)
On ZoomIn this 3-part lecture series in collaboration with Atlas Obscura, trace the weird and wondrous history of perfume in religion, seduction, trade, and other areas of human activity.
$70.00
Perfume 101 (in person)
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWant to understand and appreciate, and even start to work with perfume? We're here to help in a hands- and noses-on introductory workshop!
$55.00
Beneath the Earth, the Sky: Visiting Hours
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Free
Updates in Neuroscience for Perfumery
Neuroscientist Anna D'Errico discusses some updated research in perfumery neuroscience, in the latest in her Science of Smell series.
$35.00
Beneath the Earth, the Sky: Visiting Hours
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Free
Open Sessions: Returning Students Only
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome join your fellow enthusiasts and blend in community with plenty of new aromatic materials to discover. Returning students only.
$35.00
Industrial Perfume Accords (online)
On ZoomPerfumer Ashley Eden Kessler teaches perfume composition with exploration of three industrial accords: motor oil, black rubber, vinyl toy.
$75.00
Beneath the Earth, the Sky: Visiting Hours
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Free
‘The Ugly History of Beautiful Things’: Reading + Talk with Katy Kelleher
On ZoomAuthor Katy Kelleher joins the Institute for Art and Olfaction for a discussion of her book 'The Ugly History of Beautiful Things.' Online.
Free
Olfactory Research Notes: Sandeepa Dey
On ZoomDr. Sandeepa Dey explains her research into the biology of taste and smell perception in a new series we're calling Olfactory Research Notes.
$20.00
Beneath the Earth, the Sky: Visiting Hours
The Institute for Art and Olfaction 932 Chung King Rd, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us to see Carrie Paterson's Beneath the Earth the Sky, on view at IAO Gallery between April 26 - May 26, 2024.
Free
Perfume 101 (online)
On ZoomHave you wanted to understand and appreciate perfume, without knowing what it is, where to start, or how to learn? We're here to help in an online session.
$35.00
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