Milori Blue, Prussian Blue 

Editor: Here we have "Milori Blue, Prussian Blue" by H. Kohnstamm & Co. It's a manufactured pigment sample. It's interesting to see the standardization of color itself presented as an object. What can you tell us about its significance? Curator: It prompts us to consider the role of color within systems of power. How is "Milori Blue" defined, controlled, and distributed? Who benefits from this standardization, and who might be marginalized by it? Consider the historical context, with Prussian Blue's ties to military uniforms. Editor: So, it's about the power of definition and control? Curator: Exactly. It makes us question the seemingly neutral nature of color, revealing its embeddedness in social and political structures. This pigment is a tool, and tools can empower or oppress. Editor: I never thought of it that way. It really opens up the conversation about how we perceive everyday materials. Curator: Indeed, the seemingly mundane often holds profound insights when viewed critically.