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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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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...

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