EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 40 MIN
It's not you, it's minimalism.
from From The Diving Board · host Charli Chats
Pantone chose ‘cloud dancer’ as colour of the year for 2026 - a shade of white. Most people are buying greyscale cars and neutrals have never been more in. In 2026, the 'new ugly aesthetic' suggests that vibrant colour and garish design is a rebellion. So what are the origins of minimalism? Spoiler alert: it’s fascist...socials!https://www.instagram.com/fromthedivingboardhttps://www.tiktok.com/@charlichatsshttps://fromthedivingboard.substack.com/business enquiries only: [email protected]:00 everything feels grey06:43 colour is political16:42 minimalism is… racist? 23:07 the new ugly aesthetic25:37 why Trump hates brutalism33:26 Pantone’s white is tone-deafSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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It's not you, it's minimalism.
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