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Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

By: Ed Charbonneau
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This podcast centers on my research and understanding of color, color usage, and optics as they relate to theories of human color perception in the making of visual art and design. By Ed Charbonneau, an artist (drawing & painting focus), and an adjunct faculty member in the Foundation, Fine Arts, and Creative Entrepreneurship Departments at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. (Content expressed does not reflect the views of the Minneapolis College of Art & Design)

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Episodes
  • Part 1: Racism, Misogyny, and Positioning in Color Theory

    Part 1: Racism, Misogyny, and Positioning in Color Theory
    Apr 27 2026

    The conclusion of Season 5. A follow up to a webinar I gave titled, "Regarding Racism in Color Theory", hosted by the Colour Society of Australia, April 19, 2026 (April 18 USA time zones).

    Link to recording of the webinar on YouTube: link

    "Regarding Racism in Color Theory" with Edward Charbonneau (MCAD USA)

    The Colour Society of Australia (website)

    International Color Association (AIC website)

    Colour for Future: 16th Congress of the AIC (website)

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    39 mins
  • Weather and Color Theory with guest podcaster Moira Wigderson

    Weather and Color Theory with guest podcaster Moira Wigderson
    Apr 14 2026

    Guest podcaster Moira Wigderson discusses their weather/color research.

    National Weather Service: What Do Those Map Colors Mean?

    National Weather Service: Hazards Map

    National Weather Service: Point Forecast Headline Shading Decision Logic

    National Weather Service: Severe Thunderstorm Safety Rules

    National Weather Service (History): Hoist a flag for cold waves and other weather conditions

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    21 mins
  • Interview with Julie Beeler, author of "The Mushroom Color Atlas: A Guide to Dyes and Pigments Made from Fungi"

    Interview with Julie Beeler, author of "The Mushroom Color Atlas: A Guide to Dyes and Pigments Made from Fungi"
    Mar 21 2026

    "The Mushroom Color Atlas: A Guide to Dyes and Pigments Made from Fungi"

    By Julie Beeler

    The book: Chronicle Books

    The website: Mushroom Color Atlas

    "An overview of the contribution of the textiles sector to climate change." Leal Filho W, Perry P, Heim H, Dinis MAP, Moda H, Ebhuoma E and Paço A (2022) Frontiers in Environmental Science (Link to download PDF)

    "The Food Scientists Working to Change the Colors You Eat." Shayla Love (August 8, 2025) New Yorker Magazine (Link to article)

    The Mushroom and Lichen Dyers United, Facebook Group

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    51 mins
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Great discussions about how we perceive colour and art. I’m really enjoying each episode - I’m an Art and Media teacher in Australia.

So interesting!

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