Collection: Scented Visions: Smell in Art 1850-1915

15 May - 9 November 2025

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Pre-Raphaelite art through the evocative power of scent.

Engage your sense of smell to gain a new appreciation for the cultural context behind Victorian paintings, and the artists’ intentions. This exhibition includes three bespoke scents, created by Puig in collaboration with Artphilia, inspired by key elements within selected Pre-Raphaelite works.

Discover the works of renowned artists such as Eleanor Fortescue-Brickdale, John Frederick Lewis, John Everett Millais, Evelyn De Morgan, G F Watts, Simeon Solomon, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti.

Featuring loans from the Tate, the National Portrait Gallery, Birmingham Museums Trust, and Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the Pre-Raphaelite movement through a multi-sensory lens.

This exhibition originated at The Barber Institute of Fine Arts, The University of Birmingham, 11 October 2024 – 26 January 2025.