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Short Stuff: Vantablack

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The Color of Rivalry: Vantablack and Artistic Competition

This chapter explores the rivalry between artists Stuart Semple and Anish Kapoor over the exclusive use of the pigment Vantablack. It highlights Semple's creation of alternative matte black paints and the playful restrictions placed on their sale to counter Kapoor's artistic dominance.

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