Heavenly Scents Ungodly Stench

Merano | from 01.04.2010 to 15.11.2010

The exhibition “Heavenly Scents Ungodly Stench” will take place in the Gardens of Trauttmansdorff Castle until November 15. The exhibition explores the universe of olfactory perception with relation to the world of plants, analyzing historical, botanical and chemical aspects.

The exhibition will take place in different areas of the gardens and there will also be many side events. The second floor of the coach house will host interactive stands dedicated to the 12 main plants from which the essential oils used in modern perfumery are extracted: images, fragrances and audio files will give you a multisensory experience. The basement is dedicated to the human sense of smell and tries to answer some important questions: how do we perceive smells? What connection is there between smells and memories? And many others.

Side events, workshops and meetings hosting many experts will take place from May 26 to September 1.

PROGRAMME

26/05
The world of roses. Fragrances and colours
RINALDO AND MARCO SARTORE expert rose growers

09/06
Aromatherapy. Expectations and reality
DIETRICH WABNER famous aromatherapist and chairman of the Natural Oils Research Association

30/07
How to extract and use essential oils
MASSIMO CORBARA owner of an agro-biology company extracting essential oils

08/08
1001 secrets and virtues of essential oils
LAURA DELL’AQUILA biologist, botanist and herbalist

25/08
The realm of aromas: an olfactory and visual journey
ROMAN KAISER Swiss chemist and researcher

04/09
Just follow your nose: everything you ever wanted to know about our sense of smell and how it affects our lives
HANNS HATT, German biologist and chemist, one of the world’s greatest experts on olfaction

25/09
Medicinal herbs
HEINRICH ABRAHAM qualified herbalist with a vast knowledge of medicinal herbs

11/10
Enticing fragrances, sensual aromas in common products
GEORG SCHWEDT German chemist