Sensory experience, Technology, & Power

Investigating how our sensory experiences — particularly color – have been targeted  by dominant structures of power, from the 19th century to our digital present.

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Abstract digital art with flowing, organic shapes in blue and orange hues on a black background.
Lymphatic vessels of the hand
Lymphatic vessels of the hand
A Pantone color formula guide fan deck showing multiple color swatches with color codes.
A colorful, abstract shape with a gradient of red, orange, yellow, and brown, resembling a stylized, flowing ribbon or splash.
A meme of an orange city sky with text 'Color of the Year 2020 Pantone'.
Kodachrome film slides
Werner's Nomenclature of Colours
Shirley Card
Lovibond Tintometer
Original Digital art by Lida Zeitlin-Wu
Foodarama Fridge Ad
Vintage Crayola crayon box and a flesh-colored crayon.
Neurons
Feelings / Color Wheel
The federal government's Home Owners' Loan Corporation produced a map of Chicago, Illinois, in 1940. The color coding indicates which parts of the city were safest for investment.
Original digital abstract art by Lida Zeitlin-Wu
Original digital abstract art by Lida Zeitlin-Wu