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Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

Ed Charbonneau
Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast
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  • Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

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

    2026/04/27 | 39 mins.
    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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  • Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

    Weather and Color Theory with guest podcaster Moira Wigderson

    2026/04/14 | 21 mins.
    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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  • Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

    "Regarding Racism in Color Theory" with Edward R. Charbonneau (USA): An upcoming webinar hosted by the Colour Society of Australia

    2026/04/07 | 6 mins.
    Promo episode sharing that I will give an online webinar presentation titled, "Regarding Racism in Color Theory." 
    This webinar will be hosted by the Colour Society of Australia.
    April 19, 2026 / 11:00AM AEST (Sydney time zone)
    April 18, 2026 / 7:00PM CT USA (Minneapolis time zone)
    Free; preregistration is required. To register, please visit:
    https://coloursociety.org.au/event-6635187

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  • Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

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

    2026/03/21 | 50 mins.
    "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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  • Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

    Color and Emotion: Experience and Aesthetic Awareness (2026)

    2026/02/24 | 17 mins.
    An episode promoting the online Minneapolis College of Art and Design Continuing Education course I will teach Wednesdays, March 25-April 22, 2026 / meeting 7:00-9:30pm CT USA. Please see MCAD CE website for details.
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About Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast
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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