YInMn Blue, the brilliant pigment discovered in 2009 at an Oregon State University lab, is finally making its way to artists’ studios. The pigment—which is the first new blue discovered in 200 ...

Some people are born with one rare condition - this man was born with two and the result is breathtaking. Bryson has both ...

Oregon State University pigment researchers are using a rare mineral discovered in Norway more than a century ago as a road map for creating new yellows, oranges and reds that are vibrant, durable, ...

Metallic effects on plastic surfaces have become standard in many industries, from automotive interiors and exteriors to toys ...

Ancient Egyptians used pigments to create dyes and paints, but the origin of one blue pigment was lost to time. This dye was regularly found on artefacts from ancient Egypt, and still used by the ...

Upon entering Kremer Pigments on 29th Street and Eighth Avenue in Manhattan, visitors were greeted by bags and bottles of color: lapis lazuli, vermillion, malachite, a wide variety of ochres and iron ...

In a series for the first day of each month, Hyperallergic is exploring some firsts in art, from the earliest known depictions of things to pioneers in the visual fields. The Virgin Mary is often ...

An orange-red pigment found in feathers, hair, and skin may do more than create color. Experiments in zebra finches suggest ...