On February 27, coinciding with World Anosmia Day, the Ernesto Ventós Foundation is pleased to present “Essences and Absences”, a special event dedicated to exploring the relationship between science, art, and smell, while also raising awareness about anosmia and giving visibility to this condition.

The event will take place at our headquarters in Colònia Güell, featuring a distinguished panel of experts from various disciplines:

“Living Without Smell”

Ms. Silvia Anguera, Spanish Anosmia Association

“The Brain and Aromas: Exploring the Link Between Scents, Health, and Emotions”

Dr. Laura López Mascaraque, Senior Researcher at CSIC and leader of a research group at the Cajal Institute in Madrid studying brain development.

“Smells and Behavior: Chemical Messaging at a Distance”

Dr. Andrés Clarós Blanch, Medical Doctor and Surgeon from the University of Barcelona. Specialist in Otorhinolaryngology at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Barcelona.

“AromAtom: An Olfactory Journey Through the Universe”

Marina Barcenillas, Independent Perfumer.

“Desserts Worth Smelling”

Jordi Roca, pastry chef at the restaurant El Celler de Can Roca.

“Art and Perfumery”

Gregorio Sola Vela, Lifestyle Brands Perfumer at Puig.

“The Power of Smell: Preserving Scents as Cultural Heritage”

Dr. Cecilia Bembibre, University College London.

“The Man Who Confused Smell with Color. Science + Collecting + Art.”

Vicenç Altaió, poet, essayist, and trafficker of ideas.

Explore the full program and get your ticket through the following link.

Limited seats available!