Chromosphere: The Color Theory Podcast

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)

Publisher

Ed Charbonneau

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2021

Latest episode

27 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

47 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Apr 2026

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

   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) Send us Fan Mail Support the show

2. 

   14 Apr 2026

   Weather and Color Theory with guest podcaster Moira Wigderson

   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 Send us Fan Mail Support the show

3. 

   21 Mar 2026

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

   "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 Mushr...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

36 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

44 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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