Stories in Colour
The National GalleryThese are the stories of how colour has changed the world. 'Stories in Colour’ is a vibrant new podcast from the National Gallery in London. In each episode, we uncover the hidden mysteries woven into colour from antiquity to the present day. Along the way, you'll hear from curators, scientists, historians, artists, and more experts, looking at humanity’s efforts to make colour and make meaning wi... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 19 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Visual ArtsArtsSociety & Culture | |||
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How do the colours artists choose – and the ways each of us experience them – help us find a story?
Join Beks and author Chloë Ashby as they take a closer look at how to ‘read’ colour in some of the National Gallery’s most iconic paintings. From Van... more
A teenage chemist’s accidental discovery didn’t just revolutionise colour history – it sparked a viral Victorian colour craze!
Cultural historian Kassia St Clair joins Beks to uncover the story of mauveine – the world’s first synthetic aniline dye. ... more
What makes two volcano-born pigments so dangerous? Hint: they weren’t scorching hot when artists used them. Orpiment and realgar both contain arsenic, a foe we’ve previously faced on ‘Stories in Colour’.
From volcanoes to ancient alchemical practice... more
Travel with us beyond the sea to look at ultramarine, a pigment that was once even more precious than gold.
In this episode, writer Victoria Finlay joins Beks for a discussion on how researching ultramarine took her to Afghanistan. She journeyed to ... more
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- Great podcast
Glorious podcast. Thank you for all your research as host and that of your guests.
Apple Podcasts5ozduchess
Australia11 days ago - Fascinating
Always interesting as each episode unearths & presents the listener with fascinating aspects of colour & paint. And a great Host.
Apple Podcasts5The post card
United Kingdom14 days ago - Interesting and Knowledgeable Podcast
I really love this podcast. It has really knowledgeable expert guests and has made me stop and think about art and colour.
Apple Podcasts5detectivebenson21United Kingdom2 months ago - Good one
Beautifully crafted and delivered
Apple Podcasts5LucasC19United Kingdom5 months ago - A good listen on interesting subject
I like learning about the names, the attributes, and the feelings attached to colors. The green episode was surprising to me- it is the first time I learned of deadly green. The interviewers did a good job.
Apple Podcasts5Sugan56
United States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #10 | United States/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #2 | United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #5 |  Canada/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | United Kingdom/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #85 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | Australia/Arts/Visual Arts |
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What is Stories in Colour about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Color-focused discussions explore how pigments, materials, and optical effects have shaped art across history and into contemporary practice. Episodes frequently feature curators, conservation scientists, historians, and artists, offering deep dives into subjects like gold and rainbow color, dye chemistry, and color psychology. The format tends to blend historical context with scientific insight and studio-facing technical detail, often drawing on National Gallery expertise. Listeners can expect thoughtful, expert-led conversations that illuminate how color drives meaning, technique, and cultural perception across eras. A notable strength is the range of guests—from conservation scientists to authors and artists—providing both rigorous anal... more
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Recent guests on Stories in Colour include:
1. Evie Hatch
2. Victoria Finlay
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4. Jamie Ward
5. Deborah Pritchard
6. Greta Mutlu
7. Richard Harwood
8. Caroline Miller
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