Essences of London

Interview with Londoner

Essences of London

A composite portrait of London through the sense of smell.

What does London smell like? Curious interviewed over 2,000 Londoners across inner and outer boroughs, local and immigrant, about their olfactory associations with the city, creating a composite portrait of the city through the sense of smell.

Interview with Londoner
Film still from Curious’s “Essences of London” project
Interview with Londoner
Film still from Curious’s “Essences of London” project
Interview with Londoner
Film still from Curious’s “Essences of London” project
Interview with Londoner
Film still from Curious’s “Essences of London” project
Interview with Londoner
Film still from Curious’s “Essences of London” project
Interview with Londoner
Film still from Curious’s “Essences of London” project
Interview with Londoner
Film still from Curious’s “Essences of London” project

Essences of London was a year-long project across the London Boroughs of Brent, Hackney, Lambeth, Newham and Tower Hamlets. Funded by Arts Council England. Produced by Artsadmin. Assistant Producer Alex Hyde.