Meet a Nose

MEET A NOSE
Occasional conversations with sensorial people
2020 – beyond!

ABOUT

A ‘nez‘ is a term used in classical French perfumery to describe the people whose profession it is to compose perfume. However, we all have noses, and we all use them daily. Some of us, however, use them as part of a life’s work.

It is with this in mind that the IAO is pleased to introduce our online conversation series, ‘Meet a Nose’. Each episode takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and idiosyncratic perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.

Topics of discussion will meander and twist – from creative practice to wherever the conversation takes us! Come with an open mind. We may get into uncharted sensorial territory.

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PAST CONVERSATIONS

2021

November – Meet a Nose, Artist Talk: Bernardo Fleming
IAO’s Saskia Wilson-Brown is joined by artist Bernardo Fleming, in honor of his exhibition ‘Dreaming in Smell’. ‘Dreaming in Smell‘ was on view at the Institute for Art and Olfaction in Los Angeles, in November 2021.
+ Learn More

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Thu., September 16 – Meet a Nose: Josely Carvalho
with Olfactory Art Keller
In our latest conversation we are joined by multimedia Brazilian artist Josely Carvalho to present her work ‘Suspensio: Interruption in Time‘, on view at Olfactory Art Keller in September 2021. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.
+ Learn More

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Thu., June 3 – Meet a Nose: Brian Goeltzenleuchter
with Olfactory Art Keller
In the latest edition of our conversation series, artist Brian Goeltzenleuchter joins us to discuss his artistic trajectory and his exhibition at Olfactory Art Keller. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.
+ BG Projects

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Wed., May 26 – Meet a Nose: Jas Brooks
In the latest edition of our conversation series, we welcome open culture advocate and academic Jas Brooks, as they join us to discuss their open scratch’n’sniff database and more. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.
+ Scratch and Sniff Book Database

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April 12 – Meet a Nose: Camilla Nicklaus-Maurer
with Olfactory Art Keller
In the latest edition of our conversation series, we welcome olfactory artist Camilla Nicklaus-Maurer, as she joins us to discuss ‘olFACTORY’. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. This talk is being produced in collaboration with Olfactory Art Keller.
+ olFACTORY Website

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March 11 – Meet a Nose: M Dougherty
with Olfactory Art Keller
In our latest edition of our conversation series Meet a Nose, we welcome olfactory artist M Dougherty, as they join us to discuss their exhibition /Forest Bath. /Forest Bath was on view at Olfactory Art Keller in New York from February to March, 2021.
+ M. Dougherty Website

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January 7, 2021 – Meet a Nose: Tom Blunt
Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. We’re thrilled to welcome Tom Blunt – from Los Angeles’ Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab – in the latest edition of the series.
+ Tom Blunt on Instagram

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December 16 – Meet a Nose: Neil Chapman
Perfume collector and author Neil Chapman joins us from Japan, for the latest edition of our conversation series. In 2019, Neil’s book Perfume: In Search of Your Signature Scent, was published by Hardie Grant Books. Join us as we discuss vintage perfume and much more in our latest Meet a Nose.
+ Neil Chapman on Instagram

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December 3 – Meet a Nose: Terees Western
Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. In this session, Terees Western – founder and perfumer of FragranTed – discusses her olfactory practice.
+ FragranTed on Instagram

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November 23 – Meet a Nose: Andreas Keller
Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. In this session, Andreas Keller discusses his work in the philosophy of smell perception, and his new gallery Olfactory Art Keller.
+ Olfactory Art Keller

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November 5 – Meet a Nose: Antonio Gardoni
Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussion, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world. In this session, Antonio Gardoni — founder and perfumer of the critically acclaimed Bogue Profumo — discusses his olfactory practice.
+ Bogue Profumo

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November 2 – Meet a Nose: Harold McGee
on Zoom
Harold McGee, the critically acclaimed food writer and educator known as The Curious Cook, celebrates the publishing of his new book ‘Nose Dive: A Field Guide to the World’s Smells‘ (Penguin, 2020) this month. Join us as we discuss food, smell, and the pleasures of curiosity in this latest edition of our ongoing conversation series: Meet a Nose.
+ The Curious Cook

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October 29 – Meet a Nose: Catherine Haley Epstein
on Zoom
Catherine Haley Epstein is a multidisciplinarian with roots in art, writing, and scent. Join us and learn about her work in this latest edition of our ongoing conversation series: Meet a Nose. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.
+ MindMarrow

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October 15 – Meet a Nose: Chavalia Mwamba
In the latest edition of ‘Meet a Nose’, we welcomed Texas-based perfumer Chavalia Mwamba, owner and perfumer at Pink MahogHany Perfumes. Each edition of Meet a Nose takes the form of a one-hour moderated discussions, where extraordinary thinkers, singular artists, and distinctive perfumers from around the world share their unique perspectives on what it means to be a sensorial human in the world.
+ Pink MahogHany Website

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September 24 – Meet a Nose: Joseph Quartana
In the latest edition of our ‘Meet a Nose’ conversation series, we welcomes New York-based Joseph Quartana for a conversation about the recently relaunched ‘Six Scents’ and more.
+ Six Scents Website

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September 23 – Meet a Nose: Klara Ravat
Klara Ravat is an olfactory artist and experimental filmmaker from Barcelona (and based in Berlin). Klara joined us to discuss her artistic trajectory, her olfactory practice, her public Smell Lab project, and more.
+ Klara Ravat’s Website

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September 3 – Meet a Nose: Mary Richardson-Lowry
Chicago-based Mary Richardson-Lowry is the cofounder of Identity Narrative. IDENTITY NARRATIVE® is a BIPOC women-led enterprise created by women of color for the world to enjoy. Inclusivity is built into the DNA of the brand and encourages creative exploration through scent.
+ Identity Narrative Website

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August 26 – Meet a Nose: Bayyana Davis
The link between smell and taste is a favorite refrain in the world of independent perfumery, but the details of how flavors actually get used (and get made) are not always so easy to understand. We’re excited to explore the wonderful world of retronasal olfaction with flavors industry veteran Bayyana Davis. At Bayyana’s request, 100% of the proceeds from donations made to this event were passed along to the non-profit Black Lives Matter.
+ Watch video of talk

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August 7 – Meet a Nose: Aleesa Cohene
Aleesa Cohene joins us from Los Angeles to discuss her research into scent use in global protest counter-measures, her creative practice and more. At Aleesa’s request, 100% of the proceeds from donations made to this event were passed along to the non-profit B’Teselem.
+ Aleesa’s Website

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August 6 – Meet a Nose: Anahita Mekanik
moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown
Anahita joins us from New York to talk about her career in the perfume industry and her work with Algorithmic Pefumery, an AI mechanism for scent creation. At Anahita’s request, 100% of the proceeds from donations made to this event were passed along to Free The Slaves.
+ Algorithmic Perfumery

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July 3, 2020 – Sarah Horowitz-Thran (with Ron Robinson)
In conversation with Ron Robinson
Sarah and Ron join us from Los Angeles to talk about Sarah’s career in perfumery, the creation process for ‘If’ by Aopthia and much more.
+ Sarah Horowitz Parfums
+ Apothia

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July 1, 2020 – Simon Constantine
moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown
Simon joined us from the UK to discuss his career, his new permaculture garden his experience conceptualizing and launching perfume brands, his perfume practice, how to incorporate ethics into perfumery, and much more, in the latest edition of ‘Meet a Nose’. At Simon’s request, 50% of donations to this event donated to the Raoni Institute, to support the Kayapó people’s food sovereignty in the context of Covid 19.
+ Ånd Fragrance

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June 17, 2020 – Anicka Yi
moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown
Anicka Yi joins us from New York to talk about her artistic practice, her perspective on the perfume industry and the art world, and her perfume line ‘Biography’.
+ Biography Fragrance

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May 29, 2020 – Kaya Sorhaindo
moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown
Kaya joins us from New York to talk about creative collaborations, creative direction, and his thoughts on the perfume industry.
+ Folie A Plusieurs

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May 14, 2020 – Andreas Wilhelm
moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown
Andreas Wilhelm joins us from Zurich to explore his creative process, independent perfumery as an industry, and whatever else the conversation provides. Andreas is a Switzerland-based idiosyncratic thinker, bon vivant and founder of Perfume.Sucks.
+ Perfume.Sucks

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May 7, 2020 – Mandy Aftel
moderated by Saskia Wilson-Brown
Mandy Aftel joined us from Berkeley to share her creative process, why she started her museum (The Aftel Archive of Curious Scents) and much more.
+ Aftelier.com

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April, 2020 – Dana El Masi
moderated by Ashley Eden Kessler
In our inaugural conversation in the ‘Meet a Nose’ conversation series, Dana El Masri joined us from Montreal to talk about her studio practice, her work with music, her thoughts on perfumery terminology, and more.
+ Jazmin Saraï

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