“what is it? smells quite nice” “ah, you’ve got a blocked nose…” “that one’s peng” “I’m never gonna get that…” The Smellery, Dalston, July 2017
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Street Scents
We’ve been out with the Smellery again recently, offering passer-bys a sniff of our herb and scent collection. It seems like the sort of request that would drive people away: Hello there Madam, would you like a sniff of our smelly selection? But it’s a great success, and a very pleasant way to share moments […]
Guest Book, Hackney, Spring 2017
More recent laughs from the streets here, with Roger’s wild guest book doodles. Where else can you find live illustrations quite like this?
The Thought Exchange
The Thought Exchange made it’s first outing last Saturday night. People just wrote a short thought on a scrap of paper, put it in the box, and picked out another stranger’s thought. In this simple, but mystical way, strangers share sentiments…
Blind Drawing
Last night’s dreamy sky was the backdrop, as blind drawing unleashed a big batch of zany doodles.
The Smellery
Our first street Smellery was just as tantalising as we had hoped. Humans, like other creatures, can’t help but engage their nostrils. Joy’s wide and wonderful range of herbs and smellies led to many curious encounters.
Patchworks for passers-by
Patchworks for passers-by London Fields, Nov 2015. The lapel horse seen on this man’s jacket was a major favourite. Fast and friendly, we can see this activity making quite an impact in 2016 and beyond.
10 steps to running a Street Scene
There’s no better place to enjoy the wonders of the city than on the streets. Street Scenes is a network of people gathering on the streets to meet strangers and enjoy the public walkways. Ideally, Londoners would regularly have the option of joining a friendly bunch in a public space. To do that, we organise […]