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  • Exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop Frank Bloem, Niklaus Mettler

    Inhuman Sanatisers

    Olfactory Cross-dressing

    Can we raise awareness for the diversity of species in our ecosystem by smelling? Smelling like of coral reef in the ocean, a field with wild flowers, or an endangered rhino? It's all possible!

  • Aroma Lab
  • Culture
  • Smell
  • Design
  • Private workshop Mediamatic Biotoop

    Smelling Like another being

    with Frank Bloem

    In this workshop we explore the amazing smells that our natural world is rich of, by translating the odor of animals, insects, plants and bacteria into a perfume for humans. Smelling like a cockle in...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Geschiedenis

    Aroma Lab

    In 2017 is het Aroma Lab opgezet voor ontwerpers die willen experimenteren met geur. Klara Ravat was de eerste gebruiker van het lab. Zij was in 2017 de artist-in-residence.

  • Raw Materials

    All the Materials used during a workshop

    The material collection is the core of the Aroma Lab and covers with more than 300 raw materials the basic range of synthetic- and natural's used in perfumery. The materials we use for the Open Aroma...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Smelling Like A Beast

    with Frank Bloem

    In this workshop, artist, and perfumer Frank Bloem will introduce you to the world of perfume making. You will learn the basics of scent composing and at the end of the workshop, you will have...

  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Composing Fragrance

    17
    May 2026
    - with Frank Bloem

    In this workshop, artist, and perfumer Frank Bloem will introduce you to the world of perfume making. You will learn the basics of scent composing and at the end of the workshop, you will have...

  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Distilling a Citrus Bouquet

    12
    Apr 2026
    - Turning waste into beauty with Frank Bloem

    In this Aroma Lab workshop you will be introduced to scent extraction and the distillation process. Distillation is the process of extracting essential oils from plant based materials. We'll explore...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop Fredrik Link

    Hoe geur wordt gebruikt als vermomming in onze…

    Altijd al willen ruiken naar een ander wezen? Dit artikel onderzoekt geur als vermomming. En hoe je neus een van je krachtigste zintuigen is.

    Frank Bloem is parfummaker en geurontwerper. Vanaf 2014 stapte hij over van beeldende kunst naar geur. In 2016 resulteerde dit in de financiering van The Snifferoo. “Wist je dat een jonge...

  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Composing Fragrance

    12
    Apr 2026
    - with Frank Bloem

    In this workshop, artist, and perfumer Frank Bloem will introduce you to the world of perfume making. You will learn the basics of scent composing and at the end of the workshop, you will have...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Composing Fragrance

    with Frank Bloem

    In this workshop, artist, and perfumer Frank Bloem will introduce you to the world of perfume making. You will learn the basics of scent composing and at the end of the workshop, you will have...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Perfumery Basics: Arabic Scent

    Have you ever wondered about the magical world of fragrances and its role in the Arabic culture?   The origins of perfume are in ancient Egypt where they were using fragrant oils in wellness, rituals...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Meet-a-Maker: Frank Bloem

    Are you in need of some artistic input or discussion partner on your project? We organize creative consultations with various artists who are currently researching, building or exhibition their work...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop Alessandra Avanzi

    Ancient Egypt and the culture of perfume.

    The use of smelly components in Egyptian daily life: Kyphi, incense and other perfume.

    Incense was considered the “Fragrance of the Gods” in Ancient Egypt. Making incense meant in a mysterious way creating the body of the gods and communicating with them.   Do you know that the...

  • Workshop every Thursday & Saturday

    Open Aroma Lab

    1
    Jun 2025
    1
    Aug 2026
    - Work in our Lab, get access to 330 scent materials

    Scent lovers, artists, and perfumers are invited to join our experimental scent-making workshop. Join us on Thursdays or Saturdays at 14:00 or 16:00 for a two-hour blending session, where you’ll...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Meet-a-Maker

    30 minute 1 on 1 meetings with artists

    Meet-a-Maker offers short one-on-one sessions with artists currently developing projects at Mediamatic. Join them in our greenhouse by the water for an open conversation about art, process, and...

  • The Sin Eaters Research Suzana Orsolic

    Day 4: Smelling

    “Do you have heavy or light sadness?”

    The question on the importance of context also guided us through day four, a day that was fully dedicated to olfaction.

  • 2022 Elise Chalcraft

    How do you imitate scents from nature?

    Frank speaking on NPO Radio 1 about Smelling Like Another Being

    Listen to our resident parfumier Frank Bloem as he talks about his recent workshop Smelling Like Another Being , developed here at Mediamatic, on NPO Radio 1.  

  • Mediamatic Biotoop Alessandra Avanzi

    Cooking with essential oils.

    What does ylang ylang, orange blossom or rose essential oils taste like?

    Do you know that about 70% of our taste comes from our nose? Our taste is basically nothing  without our nose.  In fact, have you ever noticed that when you catch a cold the food tastes different?

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Design your own Shroud

    with Susanne Duivensteijn

    Have you ever thought about what you want to be wearing when you die? In this workshop we will breathe new life into an old Dutch tradition. You will be guided in the process of making your own...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop Nour Akoum

    Aroma Lab's Kids Workshop

    Fruity Birthday Cake version

    Need a way to show kids how to make their own Fragrance but in a fun and relatively easy way? Here is your solution!

  • In 2020 we worked with these people

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Designing Incense

    with Niklaus Mettler

    Incense is an ancient form of perfumery and has in many cultures different shapes, purposes and functions. It is used as a time measurement, as an insect repellent or it serves as a portal to connect...

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Sculpting Textiles

    with Margherita Soldati

    How can you use unconventional materials and techniques to manipulate textile in shapes, textures and patterns? During the workshop, artist Margherita Soldati will introduce you to manipulating...

  • In 2019 we worked with these people

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Distilling a Scent Bouquet

    with Frank Bloem

    Distillation is an ancient process that has long been used to extract essential oils from biological materials like fruits, spices, or even hair! During this workshop you will be introduced to the...

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