We are thrilled to bring the next edition of the Art and Olfaction Awards to the historic and bohemian city of Athens. In the spirit of celebration, we have teamed up with local friends to present several days of olfactory events. Learn more at the links below.
Join us for the 7th ESS, an annual, day-long gathering of peers that is designed to build community and learning in creative practices with scent.
Greek visual artists and perfumers explore the connection between image, material, atmosphere, and perfume.
Independent Greek perfume brands come together for an intimate showcase dedicated to contemporary Greek olfactory creativity.
An experimental composer-driven listening session featuring 3 hours of uninterrupted low frequency in a quad sound system for premium acoustics.
Join us to celebrate excellence in independent and artisan perfumery, and help us welcome the international cohort of finalists at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards.












Saskia introducing the awards at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.




Julianne Lee thanking the judges at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

Minetta Rogers announcing the honorable mentions at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.



Daniel Krasofski introducing the judging process at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.




















Guests smelling the finalists at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

Guests smelling the finalists at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

Guests smelling the finalists at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

Guests smelling the finalists at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

Guests smelling the finalists at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.

Guests smelling the finalists at the 12th Art and Olfaction Awards finalist announcement. Photo by Rebecca Aranda.












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