Manganese Blue 

Curator: Here we see Manganese Blue, produced by Stanley Doggett. It presents a striking blue pigment in both its raw powder form and as a painted swatch. It's captivating, isn't it? Editor: It's incredibly evocative. The pure pigment housed in glass beside its application makes me think about the means of production and the labour involved in creating just this one vibrant shade. Curator: Absolutely. And consider the cultural implications, the historical moment when this synthetic colour emerged, impacting artists' palettes and visual culture. Editor: And how different artists' access to the colour altered the landscape of art production. It really prompts one to consider the materiality and the social impact of this colour. Curator: I agree, seeing pigment in its pure form really opens up a critical dialogue about art-making. Editor: Indeed. It all comes down to the means by which art is produced, and the consequences thereof.