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January 23, 2015
POLA MUSEUM ANNEX: "Perfume Bottle Exhibition: Imagining Fragrance" Showcases the Evolution of Scent
POLA MUSEUM ANNEX
Featuring Approximately 100 Unique Works from Lalique and Gallé to the 1940s
Exhibition: "Perfume Bottles Evoking Fragrance"
Designs reflecting the aesthetic sensibilities of each era, seen in perfume bottles small enough to fit in the palm of your hand.──The exhibition "Perfume Bottles Evoking Fragrance," showcasing approximately 100 unique perfume bottles from the Art Nouveau period by glass artists such as Émile Gallé and René Lalique in the early 20th century, through to manufacturer designs from the 1940s, will be held at POLA MUSEUM ANNEX on the 3rd floor of the POLA Ginza Building from Saturday, July 16th to Sunday, September 11th.
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Aromatic "Coolness" Creates the Ambiance at the Entrance
This exhibition, "Perfume Bottles Evoking Fragrance," focuses on the motifs and forms of the bottles, displaying around 100 works from the POLA Collection categorized into familiar themes such as "Plants," "Animals," "Human Form," and "Geometry." Additionally, the evolution of fragrances over time will be explored, with reference displays recreating popular scents from different periods.
At the entrance to the exhibition hall, a "coolness" ambiance is created with the original aroma blend "kohaku," personally curated by aromatherapist Maki Ohashi. A refreshing scent, blending the crisp notes of grapefruit and Roman chamomile with the cooling properties of Hokkaido mint, known for its high menthol content, and the calming, forest-bathing-like effect of Kiso cypress and cedarwood, welcomes visitors.
"Dans la Nuit" (Original design 1924) by René Lalique (Design), Walt Company
"Parfum d'Amour" (1920)
On Saturday, August 6th, and Friday, August 26th, a "Perfume Making Workshop" incorporating a refreshing lemon scent will be held. For more details, please visit the website below.
"Perfume Bottles Evoking Fragrance"
Period: Saturday, July 16, 2011 – Sunday, September 11, 2011 (Open daily)
Venue: POLA MUSEUM ANNEX
1-7-7 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, POLA Ginza Building 3F
Tel. 03-3563-5501
Opening Hours: 11:00 – 20:00 (Last admission 19:30)
Admission: Free
http://www.pola.co.jp/m-annex/