Source: Dazed Digital
Summary
Icelandic art collective and perfumery brand, &Bazaar, performed at Dover Street Market Paris. The event showcased their experimental approach to scent and sound. According to &Bazaar, the performance explored the relationship between smell and memory. The collective used custom-made instruments to create an immersive experience. The event was part of Dover Street Market’s ongoing series of performances and installations.
Our Reading
The look feels familiar.
&Bazaar’s experimental approach to scent and sound recalls the avant-garde spirit of 90s perfume art. The use of custom-made instruments echoes the DIY ethos of early electronic music. Dover Street Market’s support for the collective’s performance is reminiscent of the store’s long history of showcasing innovative and avant-garde designers. The focus on the relationship between smell and memory is a classic trope in perfumery. The performance is just another iteration in the ongoing cycle of art and commerce.
Author: Evan Null
