Humans are not the only species that experience their world through scent. Living under or close by the waters around Mediamatic, you could discover a rich biodiversity of species who rely on their sense of smell. For example, some fish use special nostrils, called nares, to detect odorants in the water. They use smell to find food, avoid predators and navigate through the water.
As a Zoöp, Mediamatic is curious about the perceptual world of the other-than-human life including our aquatic companions. It offers us as humans a unique glimpse into the underwater olfactory world, and thus - a better understanding of the species life and experience.
Twice a month, Mariko Hori's installation will be open for visitors who would like to discover the scent of the underwater and after that translate their scent experience into a sound uniquely created for each participant.
Mariko Hori
Mariko Hori is an artist who often works with found objects to represent a certain ambience. She has studied architecture and graduated from Kyoto Seika University in Japan. Her works, consisting mainly of installations, are a study of alternative ways of architecture without building. Her works are characterised by modest but unique choices in materials and very careful and deliberate positionings.
Information
- Every second Friday of the month
- 12:00 - 15:00
- Mediamatic Restaurant
- Ask for the host of the day
