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Aroma of Art

Ever i= magined that art could stimulate your sense of smell the way wine or food do ? No, neither have we, but that’s the unusual premise behind the Aroma of Art exhibition. French, Macanese, and one Hong Kong artist have created works of painting and photography that aim to stimulate your nasal passages. But don’t worry about an olfactory assault – you’ll have to use your imaginatio= n to conjure up the aromas suggested visually by each piece. We’re guessin= g a bouquet painting will ‘smell’ like flowers and a city scene like pollution, but don’t ask us what to expect from abstract works.<= /o:p>

Born f= rom the art space’s collaboration with The Centre for Personal Development Studies and Les 16 Anges, a group that promotes French artists internationally, Aroma of Art was assembled under the curato= rial tutelage of Hong Kong’s Ka Fai and= his Gallic counterpart Dr. François de Verdière, both of whom also have works in the show. Running concurrently with Le French May in Hong Kong, the exhibition aims to play its part in favouring cultural exchange.

Painti= ngs differ greatly in technique and content, as can be expected when works come from 20 artists. While the Macanese are more inclined towards realist compositions,= the guest dabble with abstract forms. Then contrasts between the two cultures w= ill be evident, according to Gigi Lee, coordinator = of the project, so prepare to challenge your senses.

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