Smell-O-Vision

23/09/2025 53 min Temporada 2 Episodio 64
Smell-O-Vision

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“Sniff, Sniff, Sniff! Haddock and hay,Pizza and penguins, and farther awayThe smell of the thief, and - how very exciting -Thousands of pages all covered in writing!”- Julia Donaldson & Sara Ogilvie, The Detective DogIn this episode, I’m joined by Tammy Burnstock, whose work explores the rich intersections between scent, cinema, and storytelling. Tammy describes her practice as scent archaeology—unearthing and reviving perfumes that carry cultural memory and creative possibility. Most recently, she co-curated Her Scent of Mystery at Olfactory Art Keller in New York City, alongside Jas Brooks and perfumer Marissa Zappas. The exhibition, which runs until 20 September, brings back to life the lost perfume from the 1960 Smell-O-Vision film Scent of Mystery, pairing the revived fragrance with rare archival materials to tell the story of scent as both cinematic plot device and unrealised product.Our conversation traces Tammy’s journey into the world of fragrance, particularly its links to film and children’s literature. We talk about the process of scenting films, the importance of audience interaction, and the role scent can play in children’s literacy and imagination. Tammy also shares her thoughts on play, collaboration, and the future projects that continue to shape her creative practice.Fragrances mentioned:PizzaHayPenguinsRotten EggsBarfBook discussed: The Detective Dog - Julia DonaldsonThe Museum of Very Bad Smells - Monica ArnaldoFind Tammy online here:Instagram:@inglorious_smellovisionWebsite:scentedstorytelling.cominglorioussmellovision.comHer Scent of Mystery ProjectPerfumers mentioned/worked with:Jocelyn Fullerton Marissa ZappasSaskia Wilson-Brown Theme music for the show was created by Raul Sanchez I Jorge. Check out his solo work on Wild Animal Records Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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