An immersive East Village exhibition invites visitors to engage with New York City’s distinctive aromas through interactive scratch-and-sniff elements, offering a playful yet sensory exploration of the urban scents often overlooked or avoided. Rather than shying away from the city’s signature odors, the exhibit encourages curiosity by recreating familiar smells in a controlled, hands-on experience. While the exact scents remain a surprise, the approach promises a fresh perspective on the sensory landscape that defines the city. Perfect for those intrigued by how smell shapes urban life, the show blends art and everyday experience in an unexpected way.


New Yorkers spend plenty of time trying to avoid the city’s smells. An upcoming East Village exhibition would like you to lean in—although, mercifully, its scratch-and-sniff offerings include ...