Description
Synesthesia. olorVisual Collection
Book Summary
This catalog documents the exhibition of the same name held at Tabacalera Promoción del Arte, offering a journey through the most representative works of the olorVisual collection. Born nearly four decades ago from the "Suggestions olfactives" exhibition at the Fundació Miró in Barcelona, this multidisciplinary collection, promoted by collector Ernesto Ventós and named by Joan Brossa, explores the synesthesia between smell and sight. The reader will find a selection of international contemporary artists who invite the viewer to experience art through scent and to understand aroma through visual expression.
What is it about?
The book is the catalog for the exhibition "Synesthesia. olorVisual Collection," presented at the Tabacalera Promoción del Arte space between July and September 2015. The exhibition brings together works by key artists of international contemporary art, all belonging to a unique collection that originated in 1975 with the "Suggestions olfactives" exhibition at the Fundació Miró in Barcelona. The collection, formed by Ernesto Ventós and named by the poet Joan Brossa, is based on a synesthetic premise: teaching people to smell through art and teaching art through smell. Throughout its 160 pages, the catalog documents pieces that explore this sensory connection, proposing an aesthetic experience that transcends sight to engage the sense of smell as a vehicle for artistic perception.
Main themes
- Synesthesia between smell and vision in contemporary art.
- Multidisciplinary art collecting and its evolution since the 70s.
- Representative international contemporary artists.
- Relationship between sensory perception and artistic expression.
- Documentation of exhibitions and catalogs as a record of current art.
Who is it recommended for?
This catalog is aimed at professionals and enthusiasts of contemporary art, collectors, exhibition curators, students of fine arts and art history, as well as readers interested in the intersection between the senses and artistic creation. It will also be of interest to those researching private collecting and its influence on the dissemination of art.
What does this book offer?
- Documented access to a unique collection that integrates smell as an artistic element.
- Historical and conceptual context on the origin and development of the olorVisual collection.
- Representative selection of works by international contemporary artists.
- Reflection on synesthesia as a tool for perception and artistic creation.
- Record of a significant exhibition on the Spanish cultural scene in 2015.
Technical specifications
- Author: AA.VV.
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. Area o
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Art and design styles: c. 1960-, artists, art monographs, exhibition catalogs and specific collections
- Collection: CATALOGS AND MONOGRAPHS
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2015
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 521 g
Editorial assessment
This catalog represents an opportunity to delve into a contemporary art collection with an unusual sensory approach. The proposal to link smell with the visual experience offers an original perspective that can enrich the understanding of current art. The selection of international artists and the historical context of the collection, from its origins at the Fundació Miró, provide documentary and conceptual value. It is a work recommended for those who seek to broaden their view of art beyond the purely visual.