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Steven Gontarski

‘The Cultures of Perfume’ at Book Soup, Los Angeles

‘The Cultures of Perfume’ at Book Soup, Los Angeles

Join Artbook | D.A.P. for the launch of ‘The Cultures of Perfume: Scents That Shaped History’, with a conversation between Steven Gontarski and Saskia Wilson-Brown. In person at Book Soup, West Hollywood.

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!

saskia September 6, 2023September 6, 2023 news Read more

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