Tag: blue

The Big Turquoise

Art + Stories

Experiences

The Big Turquoise

The history of the painting "Blossoming Almond Tree," which was an extraordinary gift from Vincent van Gogh to his beloved nephew.

Tomasz Wichrowski

The Celestial Stone

Art + Stories

Experiences

The Celestial Stone

The rock with a deep blue hue has been valued since antiquity for its beautiful color, making it both a luxury product and a symbol of the gods.

Tomasz Wichrowski

The Chemistry of Blue

World + People

Nature

The Chemistry of Blue

It may feel like a ubiquitous presence in the sky and sea, yet the cerulean shade is surprisingly rare—and difficult to produce—among living organisms.

Szymon Drobniak

The Adventures of Blue

Art + Stories

Experiences

The Adventures of Blue

It is the shade of the sea and the sky and is often associated with freedom, as well as sensitivity. Yet the universal recognition of blue came relatively late.

Ewa Pluta