A Bologna una mostra mette assieme tradizioni pittoriche e profumi contemporanei
The exhibition "Sogni di natura" (Dreams of Nature) has opened at the Collezioni Comunali d’Arte in Bologna’s Palazzo d’Accursio, coinciding with the 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide. The show transforms the historic Sala Boschereccia into a multisensory "imagined garden" where 18th-century landscape paintings by Vincenzo Martinelli and Giuseppe Valiani are paired with contemporary fragrances. Students from the Italian Perfumery Institute developed these scents by analyzing the historical and symbolic identity of the room’s original decorations.
This project highlights a growing trend in museum curation toward immersive, multisensory experiences that bridge the gap between classical heritage and contemporary creative industries. By integrating olfactory art into a traditional gallery setting, the exhibition revitalizes the city's cultural heritage and explores how non-visual senses can deepen public engagement with historical art and architecture.