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Pink: a colour journey from the peaceful to the political
Blossom, Barbie, punk and pantsuit protests. Climb on board the cultural rollercoaster ride of the colour pink.
Brown: a common colour that’s far from ordinary
The colour brown is all around us. It blends in; it’s often perceived as dull. But its past is full of intrigue, from deep-sea creatures to ground up mummies.
Orange: Peeling back the layers of a fruitful history
What was once simply a name for a citrus fruit is now the term used to describe vibrant, sunny orange. The colour has intrigued religions, artists and social movements throughout...
Watercolour through the eyes of the artist: stories behind the sets
With watercolour being many beginner's gateway into painting, that first set will always be special. Hear artist stories about their sacred sets
All that glitters is gold: a spotlight on the world’s most precious colour
From gold leaf to kintsugi, we explore humankind’s relationship with gold, the world’s most precious colour that has symbolised wealth, opulence and spirituality for millennia.
Purple: an enchanting pigment reserved for royals and rulers
Purple is captivating and enchanting. From deep purple to lilac and ultraviolet, it conjures up ideas of magic, royalty, and psychedelia.
Seeing red: the world’s loudest colour
From star-crossed lovers to samurai armour, explore the cultural impact of red – the world’s boldest colour.
Five Winsor & Newton watercolour innovations throughout history
Explore Winsor & Newton's legacy in watercolour innovation, from pioneering moist watercolour cakes in 1835 to crafting the revered Series 7 brushes for Queen Victoria. Our innovations continue to shape...
The history of the metal paint tube
Discover Winsor & Newton’s pivotal role in the development of the metal paint tube— a revolutionary innovation that transformed the history of art.
Palettes of the masters: JMW Turner
Discover how JMW Turner revelled in experimenting with pigments, from gamboge to ultramarine. Explore how Turner's daring experiments with pigments shaped his iconic landscapes and seascapes – and why not all...
History of pigments
Discover the evolution of pigments, from clay deposits used in cave paintings to synthesised colours produced by brilliant 19th century chemists.