Everything Blue

As an art collective with roots in France, it goes without saying that we are lovers of good cuisine as much as of good art. But our favourite color, blue, and in particular International Klein Blue, would be strange to find on any plate. Why is that? Why does blue feel so weird in food, and is it always going to be that way? Toby, a member of the International Klein Blue Token Collective, was kee...

We've been enamored by the beauty of International Klein Blue for many years, but it seems like the world of fashion has finally caught on! If you've been watching celebrity red carpets recently, including the Oscars last week, you will have noticed bold IKB-like blue colors popping up more and more. We're exploring this trend. This episode was created and produced by Jonathan, a fashi...

Have you ever noticed how, of all the non-natural hair colors, blue seems to be the most common choice? That's curious. Why is that the case? We're digging into it! This episode was created and produced by Rebecca, a member of the IKB token collective, a decentralized community inspired by International Klein Blue, created in mid-2024 and federated by a blockchain token (IKB on the Solana...

 We're doing things a bit differently today. This episode is a review of a recent book where blue weaves through the narrative. The review was created and produced by Stella, a new member of the IKB token collective. We're a decentralized community created in mid 2024 federated by a blockchain token. 📚 References Black in Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People , Imani Perry (Ecco...

 Did you know that blue was once more expensive than gold? It's surprisingly true! To create blue in the real world required a lot of sweat, risk, and travel. We'll be exploring that history today. This episode was created and produced by Janine, a member of the IKB token collective, a decentralized community created in mid-2024, federated by a blockchain token. 📚 References & Further...

In this episode we're asking the question: Can you own a color? We’ll sort myth from law, discussing American luxury brand Tiffany, French artist Yves Klein, and the International Klein Blue token — a community-made blockchain token on the Solana chain — all real-world examples that, spoiler alert, do not imply actually owning blue. 📚 References & Further Reading Qualitex Co. v. Jacobson...

In this episode, produced by IKB token collective member Maryann, we're exploring common beliefs about colors, such as yellow is "happy" and blue is "sad".  Where does this come from and is it even true? You'll discover that it has some significance for International Klein Blue. 📚 References & Further Reading Schloss, Karen & Witzel, Christoph & Lai, Leslie...

In this episode, prepared and hosted by IKB collective member Simon, we're diving into the fascinating psychology of blue in digital spaces, exploring how this powerful color shapes our online experiences and influences our behavior. We'll uncover the science behind blue's emotional impact, examine its role in building trust, and discover how it's revolutionizing design in the Web3 era. 📚 Referen...

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