CHROMATOGRAPHIES: GLIMPSES OF THE WORLD IN GRASSE
Following the striking power of black and white, spring 2026 will fill Grasse with a thousand colors!
With the exhibition “CHROMATOGRAPHIES: GLIMPSES OF THE WORLD IN GRASSE,” we invite you on a photographic journey around the world: a dazzling symphony will unfold where images and fragrances intertwine with grace.
From May 7 to July 11, 2026, let yourself be swept away by this explosion of color and scent in the heart of the iconic crypt of Grasse Cathedral.
Bissoumine is an independent perfume house established in 2009 by Kitty Shpirer, an artist perfumer, passionately inspired by art in all its forms, exploring the power of smell in augmenting art and its engagement with the audience.
Collaborating with artists, writers, and performers, Bissoumine specializes in adding an olfactive dimension to art creations and exhibitions - creating an olfactive bridge between the artist, its art and the viewer.
Kitty Shpirer is based in Grasse, France. Her journey is marked by the creation of her own brand and line of perfumes, Bissoumine, followed by exploration and work in multidisciplinary olfactory projects.
Combining her expertise in both art and perfumery, Kitty has collaborated with artists in different domains, such as:
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Ismael Jude – writer: ”Psychanalyse des fleurs”
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Evidence association – photographers support platform: Expositions SENS2
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Laurence Aellion – artist: “Rouge marine »
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Sacha Storto - choreograph, artistic director and dancer: “Myriad”
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Andreas Scholl – countertenor: “Aria sublime”
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Nall Hollis – painter: “Les fleurs de Nall”
Kitty holds a degree in Art History and a diploma from the Grasse Institute of perfumery. She is a board member of the Association du Patrimoine Vivant du Pays de Grasse (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and a member of Grasse Expertise.
