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Open Call – Unity
This deadline has now passed. Thank you to everyone who submitted work. The Open Evening for the exhibition will be on the 19th August...

Michael Borkowsky
Jul 5, 20164 min read
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Time for Brexit-Based Creative Action!
Right, enough of the Brexit hangover. Time for action! Me and fellow artist Sharon Mossbeck are preparing an open call exhibition under...

Michael Borkowsky
Jun 29, 20161 min read
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Speculative Studio #2 – Sharon Hall Shipp
A fabricated version of the creative processes that propel the artist Sharon Hall Shipp ‘Hall Shipp combines the virtues of chance with...

Michael Borkowsky
Jun 27, 20161 min read
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Brexit and the UK Artist
Like many, I have spent the majority of today coming to terms with Britain’s departure from the European Union and the divisions it has...

Michael Borkowsky
Jun 24, 20161 min read
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Identity as Performance – Reflecting on Speculative Studios
After a period of inactivity – due in no small part to a bloody annoying leak in my living room – it is time to reflect on my most recent...

Michael Borkowsky
Jun 23, 20162 min read
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Perfume Portrait #26 – Jake Harries 50ml EDT
Head – Basil, Sweet Birch, Petitgrain, Red Thyme Heart – Fennel Seed, Black Pepper, Ginger Body – Dill Weed, Sandalwood, Birch Tar, Myrrh...

Michael Borkowsky
Jun 8, 20161 min read
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Reflecting on Wadsley Festival
Over the weekend I attended Wadsley Festival, armed with a bag full of perfume-based art work. I think the festival confirmed the many...

Michael Borkowsky
Jun 7, 20161 min read
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Preparing for Wadsley Arts Festival
Perfume as Practice makes an appearance in Sheffield this weekend in the guise of a stall at Wadsley  Festival. As such, I have spent the...

Michael Borkowsky
Jun 2, 20161 min read
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Bone Cancer Stories #10 – 50ml EDT
Heart – Lavender, Clove Body – Patchouli, Frankincense Bridge – Benzoin, Black Pepper, Petitgrain Description – The essence of calm and...

Michael Borkowsky
May 20, 20161 min read
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Bone cancer stories #8 – 50ml EDT
Heart – Lavender, Ginger Body – Cedarwood, Vanilla Musk Bridge – Benzoin, Black Pepper, Petitgrain Description – Vibrant and energetic...

Michael Borkowsky
May 16, 20161 min read
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Persona Adventures
Here’s images of my two works for Athens, all complete and ready to be sent! Both works describe how perfume can be used as a tool to...

Michael Borkowsky
May 15, 20161 min read
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Bone Cancer Stories #6 – 50ml EDT
Head – Grapefruit, Basil Heart – Lavender, Juniper Body – Sandalwood, Cedarwood Bridge – Benzoin, Black Pepper, Petitgrain Description –...

Michael Borkowsky
May 14, 20161 min read
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Comprised Collaborations – The Art of Establishing Posthumous Connections.
Yesterday Comprised Collaborations – a group exhibition I am part of – opened at Cafe Ollo in Huddersfield Media Centre. The exhibition...

Michael Borkowsky
May 13, 20162 min read
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Bone Cancer Stories #5 – 50ml EDT
Head – Thyme, Mandarin Heart – Cypress, Fennel Body – Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vanilla Musk Bridge – Benzoin, Black Pepper, Petitgrain...

Michael Borkowsky
May 13, 20161 min read
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Bone Cancer Stories #2 – 50ml EDT
Heart – Juniper, Fennel Body – Frankincense, Cedarwood Bridge – Benzoin, Black Pepper, Petitgrain Description – A fragrance that promotes...

Michael Borkowsky
May 10, 20161 min read
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Perfume Portraits – Bone Cancer Stories
Yesterday the Bone Cancer Research Trust celebrated their 10th anniversary with a gala and conference at The Tetley. The...

Michael Borkowsky
May 8, 20162 min read
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Tonight, the Beast will Open!
Tonight sees the opening evening of The Beast Within – a group exhibition that invites artists from Exchange Place Studios to create work...

Michael Borkowsky
Apr 29, 20161 min read
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Awakening The Beast Within
Exchange Place Studios – the space where I share a studio with Sharon Mossbeck – is hosting an exhibition from 29th April – 10th in...

Michael Borkowsky
Apr 21, 20161 min read
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The Return of Speculative Studio Spaces
In May I’ll be involved in no less than 4 exhibitions and events. A busy time indeed, but one I am very much looking forward to getting...

Michael Borkowsky
Apr 18, 20161 min read
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Notes on Ideas
Further reflections on Perfume as Practice have lead to the following conclusions: If you think you have a good idea, think of a better...

Michael Borkowsky
Apr 13, 20161 min read
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