Black has been my companion this November as part of my 12 Colors in 12 Months project. It’s a color of mystery, elegance, and profound depth—a paradox of simplicity and complexity. To celebrate its influence, I’ve created this visual collection: My 5×5 Favorites ft. Black.
From hauntingly beautiful songs to iconic fashion pieces, from the richness of black foods to the wisdom captured in quotes, these boards are a tribute to the many facets of black. Narrowing down these selections was no easy task—especially for the artworks and dresses. I could have easily filled each board with 50 choices, but these 5 represent the essence of what I love about black. Let’s dive in and explore the magic of this timeless color.
MY FAVOURITE BLACK DRESSES
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- Dolce & Gabbana
- Giambattista Valli?
- Viktor & Rolf (love them!!!)
All the images from the Fashion board are from Pinterest.
MY FAVOURITE BLACK FOOD
- Black olives
- Black pepper
- Black lentils
- Black truffles
- Black rice
MY FAVOURITE SONGS ft. BLACK
- Back to Black – Amy Winehouse
- Paint it Black – The Rolling Stones
- Black or White – Michael Jackson
- Black Magic Woman – Santana
- Black is… – Fertile Ground
MY FAVOURITE BLACK ARTWORKS
- Kasimir Malevich – „His Black Square (1915), a black square on white, represented the most radically abstract painting known to have been created so far and drew „an uncrossable line between old art and new art“ „(Wikipedia)
- Pierre Soulages – „Soulages is known as „the painter of black“, owing to his interest in the colour „both as a colour and a non-colour. When light is reflected on black, it transforms and transmutes it. It opens a mental field all its own.“ (Wikipedia)
- Unknown Artist
- Franz Kline, Photo by John Cohen, „He is associated with the Abstract Expressionist movement of the 1940s and 1950s.“ (Wikipedia)
- Unknown Artist
All the images from the Art board are from Pinterest.
MY FAVOURITE QUOTES ft. BLACK
- „Women who wear black lead colorful lives.“ Neiman Marcus
- „One is never over-or underdressed with a little black dress.“ Karl Lagerfeld
- „Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy, but mysterious. But above all black says this: `I don´t bother you – don´t bother me.“ Yohji Yamamoto
- Black is real sensation, even if it is produced by entire absence of light. The sansation of black is distinctly different from the lack of all sensation.“ Hermann von Helmholtz
- „Ther´s something about black. You feel hidden away in it.“ Georgia O´Keeffe
Black is more than just a color—it’s an experience, a statement, a feeling. It was both a challenge and a joy to curate this collection, and I hope it inspires you to see the beauty and versatility of black in your own way.
What are your favourite songs, artworks, foods, or quotes featuring black? I’d love to hear your thoughts and discoveries in the comments!
Disclaimer on Image Credits
I have made every effort to credit the artists and photographers whose work is featured on this blog. However, in some cases, I was unable to identify the original creator despite thorough research. If you recognize an image and know the author, I would deeply appreciate it if you could let me know. I will happily update the post to give proper credit.
I believe every creator deserves acknowledgment for their work, and it’s a shame when authorship is lost. Let’s celebrate and respect the talent and effort behind each piece by ensuring proper recognition. Thank you for your understanding and support.
