National Gallery's 'Stories in Colour' podcast returns for second series
The National Gallery has launched the second series of its podcast 'Stories in Colour' on 20 May 2026. Hosted by Beks Leary from the Gallery's Digital department, the eight-episode series explores the hidden histories of colour from antiquity to the present day. Topics include forgotten women colour theorists, toxic pigments, and the 19th-century mauve craze. Experts from the Gallery and beyond—curators, scientists, historians, and artists—discuss how colour has shaped the world scientifically, religiously, and artistically.
Key facts
- Second series of 'Stories in Colour' launched on 20 May 2026
- Hosted by Beks Leary from the National Gallery's Digital department
- Eight episodes covering colour history from antiquity to present day
- Topics include forgotten women colour theorists, toxic pigments, and 19th-century mauve craze
- Features experts including curators, scientists, historians, and artists
- Explores scientific, religious, and artistic impact of colour
Entities
Institutions
- National Gallery