Aesop Presents 'Fragrant Fables' – A Four-Day Event at Tokyo National Museum's Kogakukan

Tokyo Art Beat
Aesop hosts a four-day event at Tokyo National Museum's Kogakukan featuring new fragrances, performances, and talks from September 4–7.

Summary

Aesop (Aesop) will host a four-day limited event titled 'Fragrant Fables' at the Tokyo National Museum's Kogakukan from September 4 to 7. The event coincides with the launch of the new fragrance collection 'The Fragrant Fables,' which includes seven new scents such as 'Anfrescene Air Eau de Parfum,' 'Enthralling Orana,' 'Tashit Truth,' 'Evoking Elysium,' 'Boundless Elementia,' 'Eternal Cast,' and 'Rose Aloha,' all presented in a new bottle design priced from ¥25,960 (50mL). The venue will feature installations inspired by stories related to fragrance, combining scent with poetry. On September 4, sound artist iu takahashi will perform a live piece themed 'Liberation.' On September 5, a talk session will be held with BRUTUS editor-in-chief Akira Tajima, editor Kenji Murata, and Aesop Global Creative Director Aï Kato, followed by a dance performance by Kuro Takara. On September 6, fortune-teller Awa will present a talk on 'True Form.' Entry is free, with priority given to advance reservations. Details are available on the official website.

(Source:Tokyo Art Beat)

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