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Stories in ColourDon’t eat your deadly greensWhy does the colour green remind you of poison and radioactivity? We're telling the story of two toxic green pigments to find out. Their stories interact with artists like Berthe Morisot, Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Morris, as well as the less likely figure of Napoleon Bonaparte. And we go for a very good nosy around Victorian libraries. Join cultural historian Kassia St Clair and National Gallery host Beks Leary to ask just how deadly these historic pigments really are! Kassia is the author of books including 'The Secret Lives of Colour', 'The Golden Thread' an...2025-06-181h 00
Pattern Portraits with Lauren GodfreyKassia St Clair & LIBERTYWelcome to this bonus episode of Pattern Portraits celebrating 150 Years of LIBERTY with author and historian Kassia St Clair.Geek out with us about Liberty as Lauren Godfrey chats with Kassia St Clair about 'Liberty' as an adjective, getting lost in summer garden florals and Oscar Wilde’s hot take on the icon that is Liberty.Kassia St Clair is the UK’s best selling historian under 40, selling hundreds of thousands of books globally, you might know her best for her brilliant book The Secret Lives of Colour in which she profiles the rema...2025-05-141h 10
Horsepower HeritageImpossible Journey: Peking to Paris, 1907 (With Kassia St. Clair)The early days of the motorcar were troublesome, frustrating, and most of all, adventurous- if you agree that "adventure" by definition means there's a chance of risking life and limb. And why else would mankind attempt what might seem like folly or futility, other than for the excitement that adventure brings?Such was the case with the 1907 Peking to Paris Motorcar Challenge, a stunt invented by a Paris newspaper and embraced by a motley bunch of daring automobilists: 8000 miles across tractless wastes and deep mire, pushing men and machines to the limit.Kassia S...2024-08-141h 10
2 Pages with MBS196. Seeking Home: Kassia St. Clair [reads] ‘Homing: On Pigeons, Dwellings and Why We Return’The year is 1888. Queen Victoria is celebrating her 50th year ruling over an empire on which, famously, the sun never sets. Her loyal subjects, as well as colonizing the heck out of the world, are breeding. And to signify whether they've got a little girl or a little boy in the family, sometimes the offspring break out from the usual white gowns and get dressed in their gender-assigned colors. For girls, blue. For boys, pink. Blue, it was thought, is a more delicate and dainty shade and also the color associated with Mary Magdalene, t...2024-07-0241 min
Good Seats Still AvailableThe Peking-to-Paris Motor Challenge - With Kassia St. Clair Cultural historian and best-selling British author Kassia St. Clair ("The Secret Lives of Color"; "The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History") joins the podcast for a look back at the fascinating, improbable and culturally paradigm-shifting 1907 Peking-to-Paris Motor Challenge - as featured in her new book "The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris - The Adventure That Accelerated the Twentieth Century": From the "Race to the Future" dust jacket: "The rise of the automobile as told through its Rubicon moment―a sensational, high-risk race across two continents on the verge of revolution. "The racers―an Italian prince and his chauffe...2024-06-031h 15Good Seats Still AvailableThe Peking-to-Paris Motor Challenge - With Kassia St. Clair Cultural historian and best-selling British author Kassia St. Clair ("The Secret Lives of Color"; "The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History") joins the podcast for a look back at the fascinating, improbable and culturally paradigm-shifting 1907 Peking-to-Paris Motor Challenge - as featured in her new book "The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris - The Adventure That Accelerated the Twentieth Century": From the "Race to the Future" dust jacket: "The rise of the automobile as told through its Rubicon moment―a sensational, high-risk race across two continents on the verge of revolution. "The racers―an Italian prince and his chauffe...2024-06-031h 15
Deadly Passions, Terrible JoysPeking to Paris: 1907's 8,000-Mile Race That CHANGED The WorldIn 1907, one Paris newspaper challenged drivers and automakers to a seemingly impossible challenge: Be the first car to race from Peking, China to Paris, France. Five different teams took on the 8,000-mile adventure across brutal terrain, including the Gobi Desert and the Ural Mountains. This week on DPTJ, we're delving into the scandals, lies, cheats, and near-death experiences that comprised this race — and we're also talking to Kassia St. Clair, author of "The Race to the Future: 8,000 Miles to Paris - The Adventure That Accelerated the Twentieth Century," a new book that demolishes the Peking-to-Paris myths of the past!...2024-05-141h 05
Mass for Shut-ins: The Gin and Tacos Podcast049 - Race to the Future with Kassia St. ClairKassia St. Clair, author of the 2017 best-seller The Secret Lives of Color and the Sunday Times Book of the Year follow-up The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History (2019) joins me to talk about her new book, Race to the Future: The Adventure that Accelerated the 20th Century. It's the story of the utterly bonkers 1907 auto race from Peking to Paris, which didn't let things like the fact that roads and gas stations didn't exist stop some adventurous competitors from trying it. All 8000 miles of it. The widescreen artwork accompanying this episode is Kassia's map of Russia, laden w...2024-05-1455 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 9 Ian Dunt on John Stuart MillOur final guest for season 1 is Ian Dunt, a British political journalist. He hosts Origin Story with Dorian Lynskey and is the author of “How to be a Liberal”, “Brexit: What the Hell Happens Now?” and “How Westminster Works…And Why it Doesn’t”.
The plaque he chose is at 18 Kensington Square, South Kensington and reads: John Stuart Mill, 1806-1873, philosopher, lived here. We spoke about Mill's difficult childhood; why his ideas on politics, society, ethics and philosophy remain influential; his career at the British East India Company; and the impact his wife had on his ideas and wor...2024-05-0732 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 8 Irenosen Okojie on Pablo FanqueIrenosen Okojie is the Nigerian-British author of Butterfly Fish and the short story collections, Speak Gigantular and Nudibranch. She co-presented the BBC's Turn Up for The Books podcast, she’s vice chair of the Royal Society of Literature and was a judge for the 2023 Women's Prize for Fiction.
The plaque she chose is on Lands Lane in Leeds and reads: "Pablo Fanque. Born William Darby, he was the first Black circus owner in Britain. He regularly performed in Leeds. On 18th March 1848, near to this location in King Charles’ Croft, his circus building collapsed causing the d...2024-04-3027 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 7 Andrew Cotter on Edward WhymperAndrew Cotter has been working as a sports broadcaster - primarily for the BBC - for over 20 years. He is also known for his two very good dogs, Olive and Mabel, whose antics he filmed and commentated on during the Covid 19 pandemic.
The plaque he chose is at 82 Waldegrave Road in Teddington and reads: Edward Whymper 1840-1911, mountaineer, lived here 1907-1911. Whymper was the first person to scale the Matterhorn, a feat he achieved in 1865 on his eighth attempt. We discussed this notorious ascent, in which four of his teammates died, the character and drive o...2024-04-2332 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 6 Kit Kemp on Vanessa Bell and Duncan GrantKit Kemp is an interior designer, the founder and creative director of Kit Kemp Design Studio and Firmdale Hotels. She’s known for championing British art and craft and for her colourful, eclectic and much-imitated style.
The plaque she has chosen is at 46 Gordon Square, Bloomsbury and reads: "Vanessa Bell 1879-1961 Duncan Grant 1885-1978 artists lived and worked here". They were artists, but they were also linchpins of the group of intellectuals, writers and artists known as the Bloomsbury Set. We discussed the relationship between Bell and Grant, their place in the Bloomsbury Set and the...2024-04-1625 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 5 Albert Muzquiz on Beau BrummellAlbert Muzquiz, aka @edgyalbert, is a content creator, stylist, and fashion historian who produces popular and educational vintage clothing and style content on TikTok, Instagram and Youtube.
The plaque he has chosen is at 4 Chesterfield Street, Mayfair, London and reads: "Beau Brummell, 1778-1840, Leader of Fashion lived here". We spoke about Brummell's turbulent relationship with the Prince of Wales, his habit of insulting his social superiors and what vintage jeans he might choose to wear if he lived today.
The Blue Plaque Pod is brought to you by Kassia St. Clair, aut...2024-04-0928 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 4 Val McDermid on Josephine TeyVal McDermid is an award-winning Scottish novelist who has sold over 19 million books. She's the author of the 'Wire in the Blood' and 'Traces' series and 'Past Lying'. She's also the lead singer of the Fun Lovin' Crime Writers.
The plaque she's chosen is on Castle Street in Inverness and reads: "Site of MacKintosh fruit shop, family business of writer Josephine Tey (Elizabeth MacKintosh) 1896-1952, author of The Daughter of Time". We spoke about MacKintosh's career and legacy as a Golden Age crime writer, the aliases she used and the rigid separation between the lives s...2024-04-0225 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 3 Levison Wood on Ernest ShackletonLevison Wood is a professional explorer, writer and photographer who has walked the length of the Nile and circumnavigated the Arabian Peninsula. Levison spent time in the armed forces and served in Afghanistan. His latest book Escape from Kabul: The Inside Story was released in March 2023.
The blue plaque he chose is at 2 Westwood Hill, London SE26 6QR and reads: Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) Antarctic Explorer lived here. We spoke about Shackleton's fortitude, courage and leadership skills, the difficulties faced by explorers trying to secure funding and why Shackleton considered a banjo an essential piece of...2024-03-2625 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 2 Celia Richardson on Octavia HillCelia Richardson is the Director of Communications for the National Trust. For the past six years, she’s been responsible for the Trust’s brand and marketing, policy, advocacy and reputation. Previously, she’s worked for the Historic England, the Refugee Council and several mental health charities.
The blue plaque she chose is at 2 Garbutt Place, Marylebone, London W1U 4DS. It reads: Octavia Hill, 1838-1912, Housing Reformer, Co-founder of The National Trust began her work here. We spoke about Hill's friendship with John Ruskin, the impact her work continues to have on the lives of Lond...2024-03-2630 min
The Blue Plaque PodS1 Ep 1 Matt Cain on Alan TuringMatt Cain is a writer, broadcaster, commentator on LGBTQ+ issues and an ambassador for Manchester Pride. He’s the author of The Madonna of Bolton, The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle, Becoming Ted and One Love.
The blue plaque he chose is at 2 Warrington Crescent, Maida Vale, London W9 1ER. It reads: Alan Turing, 1912-1954, Code-breaker and Pioneer of Computer Science was born here. We spoke about Turing's life and career, and why Matt thinks Turing might actually have preferred to be commemorated elsewhere.
The Blue Plaque Pod is a brand new...2024-03-2625 min
The ChromologistThe Chromologist: Kassia St ClairColour historian and author of The Secret Lives of Colour, Kassia St Clair, leads Patrick through her pink front door to share her lifetime love of colour. From the beige her father was obsessed with to the bright pink of her mother’s florist shop, she shares colours that connect the different chapters of her life. She also offers up some of her own fascinating colour tales, including the extraordinary story of mummy brown. At her request, Patrick also offers ideas for her yet-to-be decorated family home.Learn more about the colours featured in each episode her...2024-03-1128 minThe ChromologistThe Chromologist: Kassia St ClairColour historian and author of The Secret Lives of Colour, Kassia St Clair, leads Patrick through her pink front door to share her lifetime love of colour. From the beige her father was obsessed with to the bright pink of her mother’s florist shop, she shares colours that connect the different chapters of her life. She also offers up some of her own fascinating colour tales, including the extraordinary story of mummy brown. At her request, Patrick also offers ideas for her yet-to-be decorated family home.Learn more about the colours featured in each episode her...2024-03-1128 min
The Blue Plaque PodIntroducing The Blue Plaque PodHave you ever looked up at a blue plaque in London or elsewhere and wanted to know more about the person being commemorated?
The Blue Plaque Pod is a new history podcast from best-selling author Kassia St. Clair. In each episode a notable guest will select a plaque that intrigues them. We'll talk about why they chose it and what it means to them, and discuss the life, times and career of the person, people, animal or thing commemorated.
The Blue Plaque Pod is a heartfelt show about people and the places where they lived...2024-03-0501 min
Brooklands Members TalksThe Race to the Future. Kassia St Clair talks with Keith Barry at Brooklands about the book.10 June 1907, Peking. Five cars set off in a desperate race across two continents on the verge of revolution. An Italian prince and his chauffeur, a French racing driver, a conman and various journalists battle over steep mountain ranges and across the arid vastness of the Gobi Desert. The contestants need teams of helpers to drag their primitive cars up narrow gorges, lift them over rough terrain and float them across rivers. Petrol is almost impossible to find, there are barely any roads, armed bandits and wolves lurk in the forests. Updates on their progress, sent by telegram, are eagerly devoured...2024-02-291h 23
History Extra podcastPeking to Paris: the world’s first great motor raceIn June 1907, five plucky teams departed the Chinese capital and embarked on a 9,317-mile automobile race to Paris. Traversing scorching deserts and perilous mountain passes in ill-equipped vehicles, the participants regularly risked their lives – but their tenacity would transform attitudes towards the car forever. Kassia St Clair spoke to Jon Bauckham about the story behind the race, and what it can tell us about the wider history of transport, communication and globalisation.(Ad) Kassia St Clair is the author of The Race to the Future: The Adventure that Accelerated the Twentieth Ce...2024-02-0932 min
5x15Kassia St Clair On The Race To The FutureKassia St Clair studied the history of women's dress and the masquerade during the eighteenth century at Bristol and Oxford. She has since written about design and culture for the Economist, House & Garden, TLS, Quartz and New Statesman, and has had a column about colour in Elle Decoration since 2013. Her first book The Secret Lives of Colour was a top-ten bestseller, a Radio 4 Book of the Week and has been translated into over a dozen languages; her second, The Golden Thread, was a Sunday Times Book of the Year and was shortlisted for the Somerset Maugham Award. She lives in...2024-01-1915 min
Always Take Notes#175: Kassia St. Clair, journalist and authorRachel and Simon speak to the journalist, author and former co-host of Always Take Notes, Kassia St. Clair. She has written for Architectural Digest, The Economist, the Times Literary Supplement and Wired, and had a column in Elle Decoration for many years. Her first book, “The Secret Lives of Colour”, recounted the “unusual stories of the 75 most fascinating shades, dyes and hues”; the book was a top-ten bestseller, a Radio 4 Book of the Week and has been translated into more than 20 languages. “The Golden Thread”, her second book, chronicled 30,000 years of textile history and was named a Book of the Year by the Sunday Ti...2023-12-121h 04
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanRebroadcast: Silver Linings: With Guests Annie Duke, Kassia St. Clair & Adam GrantIf you’ve ever lost a job, or been through a breakup, or failed an exam, you’ll know that the aftermath can be painful and disorienting. But for some percentage of those who experience these disappointing outcomes, unforeseen opportunities will arise.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the occasional upside of being forced to quit a career, or a relationship, or even a favorite route to work.Kassia St. Clair brings us the story of William Henry Perkin. As a young man in 19th-century London, Perkin had set his sigh...2022-10-1039 min
Listen, Relax and Enjoy the Wonders of Full AudiobookMary Portas on Style Audiobook by Mary PortasListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 575432
Title: Mary Portas on Style
Author: Mary Portas
Narrator: Mary Portas
Format: Unabridged
Length: 05:30:11
Language: English
Release date: 06-16-22
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, Arts & Entertainment, Architecture & Design
Summary:
Mary, Queen of Shops star and style doyenne Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today. Looking at the worlds of fashion, design, architecture and interiors, she discovers how they reveal the desires, passions and beliefs not just of individuals, but of society.
She considers British design with Tom...2022-06-165h 30
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Title: Mary Portas on Style
Author: Mary Portas
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Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 30 minutes
Release date: June 16, 2022
Genres: Arts & Entertainment
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Mary, Queen of Shops star and style doyenne Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today. Looking at the worlds of fashion, design, architecture and interiors, she discovers how they reveal the desires, passions and beliefs not just of individuals, but of society. She considers British design with Tom Dixon, winner of the London Design Medal 2019; discusses the future...2022-06-165h 30
Get Latest Full Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, Arts & EntertainmentMary Portas on Style by Mary PortasPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/575432 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Mary Portas on Style Author: Mary Portas Narrator: Mary Portas Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 5 hours 30 minutes Release date: June 16, 2022 Genres: Arts & Entertainment Publisher's Summary: Mary, Queen of Shops star and style doyenne Mary Portas explores what style means to us and the way we live today. Looking at the worlds of fashion, design, architecture and interiors, she discovers how they reveal the desires, passions and beliefs not just of individuals, but of society. She considers British design with Tom Dixon, winner of the London Design Medal 2019; discusses the...2022-06-1605 min
Nada a Ver com a Vida#42 Nada A Ver Com A Vida - Inventing Anna e The Secret Lives of Colour by Kassia St ClairOlá gente!! Esse episódio tem MUITOS spoilers da série Inventing Anna produzida pela dona Netflix. Essa história real irá trazer as seguintes questões: A Anna é muito boa no que faz? A Rachel é burra mas esperta ao mesmo tempo? E também iremos falar sobre o livro The Secret Lives of Colour (As Vidas Secretas das Cores) escrito pela Kassia St Clair onde ela conta histórias por trás de todos os nomes que demos as cores. Ficou curiosa (o)? Não esqueça de compartilhar, e me seguir no Instagram @LeticiaTPozzi!
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ME READING STUFFKassia St. Clair - Acid Yellow"Pueblo, Concrete, Maniac" - MeLINKS:Buy The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/552503/the-secret-lives-of-color-by-kassia-st-clair/Purchase the new 10" single "Take Your Time" by Damien Jurado here: https://damienjurado.bigcartel.com/product/take-your-time-limited-edition-10-singleMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robyn_oneil/?hl=enHandwritten Notes: https://www.instagram.com/handwrittennotesontv/Me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Robyn_ONeilMy website: www.robynoneil.com2022-01-0734 min
Art Grind PodcastEp: 65 - Kassia St Clair - The Secret Lives of ColourIn this episode Marshall and Sophia interviews the author of The Secret Lives of Colour, Kassia St. Clair who’s insightful and delightful to listen to. Kassia is a writer and cultural historian who creates compelling narrative about topics and subject matter we casually overlook. Prepare yourself for an exploration into the wild world of color and how it effects not only our preconceived notions but our feelings as well. Kassia's website: kassiastclair.comKassia's books:The Secret Lives of Colour: LinkThe Go...2021-07-2959 min
Choiceology with Katy MilkmanSilver Linings: With Guests Annie Duke, Kassia St. Clair & Adam GrantIf you’ve ever lost a job, or been through a breakup, or failed an exam, you’ll know that the aftermath can be painful and disorienting. But for some percentage of those who experience these disappointing outcomes, unforeseen opportunities will arise.In this episode of Choiceology with Katy Milkman, we look at the occasional upside of being forced to quit a career, or a relationship, or even a favorite route to work.Kassia St. Clair brings us the story of William Henry Perkin. As a young man in 19th-century London, Perkin had set his sigh...2021-05-1038 min
Arts & IdeasPleasureAs lockdowns have forced us to forgo the delights of the outside world, have we developed a taste for simple pleasures? Many have reported enjoying cooking and eating more than usual, or appreciating simple treats such as a walk in nature. Has the grey monotony of this period caused music to sound more vibrant, and colours to appear more vivid? And what is the science, philosophy and psychology behind the enjoyment of simple pleasures? Matthew Sweet asks taste and wine expert Barry Smith; colour expert Kassia St Clair; Lisa Appignanesi an author of books exploring psychology and memory; and...2021-03-2446 min
You Heard it Here FirstRemains in the DrainsThis episode we head to Ireland for our review of Home Stretch by Graham Norton. We go on from there to revisit language learning with Spanish Short Stories for Beginners by Lingo Mastery.Our Audible editors have opted for the colourful selection of The Secret Life of Colour by Kassia St Clair and the gruesome Killing For Company by Brian Masters. Plus, we hope you’re up for a much needed challenge with a clip from author Layla Saad’s Audible Session. Here’s the full list of reviews/recommendations:Crashed by Adam...2021-03-2329 min
The VerbLanguage, Fashion and Textiles - Experiments in LivingThis week, Ian and his guests examine writing about fashion and explore the language woven into fabric, with Kassia St Clair, Linda Grant, Amy Key and Lettie Precious.
Kassia St Clair is the author of 'The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History', a book that illustrates just how important textile technology has been to our human story, and shows us the ways langauge and fabric are intertwined. The poet Amy key is the author of two collections, Isn't Forever and Luxe. We commissioned Amy to write a brand new poem on the theme of clothing as part of our Experiments...2021-02-2648 min
The Arts Armory PodcastBook Review: The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. ClairReading is just as important as doing when it comes to understanding the wide world of art. The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair is a perfect addition to any library. This book has becomes one of my all-time favorite art books, and I wanted to share it with all of you. If there is a book you would like reviewed here on the podcast, let me know! leave a comment below. Prints and more content available at Shannon Kavanagh StudioInstagram: @theartsarmory2021-02-1205 min
ME READING STUFFKassia St. Clair - The Secret Lives of Color"Light is therefore color, and shadow the privation of it." - J.M.W. Turner, 1818"Have you ever had a black eye? Have you ever had pink eye?" - Me, 2021LINKS:Sign up for my "World-Making" workshop! https://www.toledomuseum.org/education/classesCheck out my Shop! https://www.robynoneil.com/shopMy show in Toledo: https://www.toledomuseum.org/art/exhibitions/telling-stories-resilience-and-struggle-contemporary-narrative-drawingMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robyn_oneil/?hl=enHandwritten Notes: https://www.instagram.com/handwrittennotesontv/Me on...2021-01-1511 min
Homegrown conversations for curious minds.Episode 26 | Favorite Reads of 2020Favorite reads of 2020 recorded for KFSK Public Radio, Thursday, January 14, 2021. Avid readers Lizzie Thompson, Rick Fish, Gina Esposito, Nate Olsen, Julie Hursey, and Sue Paulsen discuss their favorite reads of 2020.Lizzie Thompson - Braiding Sweetgrass By Robin Wall KimmererRick Fish - Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World and Why Things Are Better Than You Think By Hans RoslingNate Olson - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire By J.K. RowlingGina Esposito Midnight in Chernobyl: The Untold Story of the World's Greatest Nuclear Disaster...2021-01-1329 min
Notes in the MarginTime Travelling for BeginnersAfter a brief argument about whether or not time travel is possible (it's not), Vicky explains how time travel is, in fact, possible. But not like you think. Not with paradoxes and stepping on ants that turn out to be Hitler, or whatever. In this week's episode, Vicky and Joe talk about the power of story, space archaeology, and why the oldest letter in the world is hilarious. Key Takeaways: [1:40] Vicky and Joe faced some chicken drama. [5:30] Lovely Christmas lights have been put up in the village. [6:35] Is time tra...2020-12-1126 min
(DES)CONOCIMIENTO GENERAL • (UN)COMMON KNOWLEDGE15. Pitch Black (Excerpt From The Secret Lives of Colour)Gabriela reads an excerpt about the darkest of blacks from one of her favorite books: The Secret Lives of Colour by writer Kassia St. Clair.
You can find Kassia online at https://www.kassiastclair.com/
*Read with permission from the author.2020-10-1905 min
Get Lost in the World of Stories With Free AudiobookSecret Lives of Color Audiobook by Kassia St. ClairListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 422831
Title: Secret Lives of Color
Author: Kassia St. Clair
Narrator: Kassia St. Clair
Format: Unabridged
Length: 8:06:00
Language: English
Release date: 09-01-20
Publisher: Penguin Audio
Genres: Non-Fiction, Art & Music
Summary:
One of USA Today's “100 Books to Read While Stuck at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis”
A dazzling gift, the unforgettable, unknown history of colors and the vivid stories behind them in a beautiful multi-colored volume.
“Beautifully written . . . Full of anecdotes and fascinating research, this elegant compendium has all the answers.” —NPR, Best Books of 2017
The Secret Lives of Color tells the...2020-09-018h 06
Sew-organised-styleNatural v man made fabricsSusan Young continues discussing her Sewover50 blog post about the community's discussion about your fabric purchases. This episode goes into weighing up purchasing long lasting plastic-based fabrics against ‘natural’ fibres. Susan refers to her review of the Fashioned from Nature exhibit that took place at the V&A Museum exhibit a few years ago. We then discuss reduce, reuse, recycle. Make sure you read The Golden Thread-how fabric changed history by Kassia St Clair.2020-06-1717 min
Nodes of DesignNodes of Design#18: Illustration by Maitreyee KalaskarMaitreyee Kalaskar is an independent designer and illustrator. She belives illustration is not just decorative, but it is the best tool for explaining your ideas visually. The Emmy award winner Chris Do select her to be on his channel The Futur for the series called Young Guns season 2, and in her past, she worked with clients like Krave Beauty, Bazana and many more. She also conducts talks and workshops to evangelise the design and the business side of design across India.In this episode, Maitreyee shared her journey into design and chose her niche into illustrations. She...2020-06-1213 min
Everything is ArbitraryColourMusic from DanosongsThis gif from Wikicommons is what to cast to mind when the topic of a prism dispersing a beam of white light comes up.Sources:Kassia St Clair’s The Secret Lives of ColorPhillip Ball’s Bright Earthhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light#/media/File:Light_dispersion_conceptual_waves.gifhttps://xkcd.com/273/http://brainden.com/color-illusions.htmhttps://www.theguardian.com/education/2014/apr/29/what-vocabularies-tell-us-about-culture?CMP=fb_guhttps://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/are-black-and-white-colorshttps://www.pantone.com/color-intelligence/color-education/color-iq-testhttps://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/11/how-pantone-became-a-pop-culture-icon/414043/http://theconversation.com/curious-kids-do-different-people-see-the-same-colours-107972https://www.thecut.com/2018/02/my-l...2020-05-2700 min
Northern Stage Theatre PodcastEP.8 - Shandyland - part 2: Gareth FarrThis week, we've got the sequel to last week's Shandyland episode as Mark and Matt chat to Gareth Farr, the writer of Shandyland, Gareth also wrote The Bridge, The Quiet House and Britannia Waves the Rules. It's a corker with Gareth giving a great insight into his writing process, teaching, the nerves of press night and winning the Bruntwood Prize.
Transcript available to download here.
Resource links:
Gareth Farr – Curtis Brown page: www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/gareth-farr
Hannah Banister - Curtis Brown page: www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/hannah-banister
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Thrifting MindsEpisode 9: Live or DyeOn this episode of Thrifting Minds Dom and Mary update each other on social distancing, how they're staying inspired, then dive into this episode's main topic: dyes. They cover their most fascinating discoveries about dye and then discuss how different dyes affect our environment in many different ways. We hope you enjoy!
Resources from this episode:
The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair here.
Washington Post here.
BioFriendlyPlanet here.
Organic Dye here.
2020-04-0756 min
This is Super Cool.Minisode 5: The Secret Lives of Color - Part 1Join us on another minisode miniseries as we explore the secrets behind some fascinating colors. Based on the book by Kassia St. Clair.
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Science DictionCobaltCobalt has been hoodwinking people since the day it was pried from the earth. Named after a pesky spirit from German folklore, trickery is embedded in its name.
In 1940s Netherlands, cobalt lived up to its name in a big way, playing a starring role in one of the most embarrassing art swindles of the 19th century. It’s a story of duped Nazis, a shocking court testimony, and one fateful mistake.
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The infamous Han van Meegeren, hard at work.2020-03-1016 min
The Messy Studio with Rebecca CrowellIdeas For Your BookshelfWe talked last time about the role that art-related books play in the lives of artists, and the importance of continuing to educate ourselves in various ways. This week we turn our attention to the specific titles and authors recommended by Rebecca, as well as other artists who weighed in on our Facebook poll asking for input about significant art-related books. Many artists are very passionate about their books and recommendations, which were wide-ranging. Here is the complete list of the titles discussed in the episode:
Art History/Art Movement related
Kiki’s Paris: Artists an...2020-01-2533 min
Chefs Without RestaurantsUsing Food as a Tool for Social Design - with Chef Krystal MackOn this episode we have Krystal Mack. She is a culinary artist, creative consultant, entrepreneur, writer, self-taught baker, and activist who uses food as a vehicle for storytelling, cultural exchange, and community building. Based in Baltimore, she’s launched multiple brands and concepts over the years, including KarmaPop, an experimental frozen dessert concept; PieCycle, Baltimore’s first-ever food-vending tricycle; BLK//MARKET, an artisan collective for creatives of color, and BLK//SUGAR, a food and lifestyle concept known for sweet treats such as Toasted Coconut & Ube Croissants and Purple Sweet Potato Pie.· Using food as a tool for social des...2020-01-201h 40