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Gold Winsor & Newton paints
All that glitters is gold: a spotlight on the world’s most precious colour

From gold leaf to kintsugi, we explore humankind’s relationship with gold, the world’s most precious colour that has symbolised wealth, opulence and spirituality for millennia.

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Purple Winsor & Newton paint
Purple: an enchanting pigment reserved for royals and rulers

Purple is captivating and enchanting. From deep purple to lilac and ultraviolet, it conjures up ideas of magic, royalty, and psychedelia.

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Red Winsor & Newton paint
Seeing red: the world’s loudest colour

From star-crossed lovers to samurai armour, explore the cultural impact of red – the world’s boldest colour.

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