My 5×5 Favourites ft. Red Color

Red has totally taken over my December, bringing all its fiery energy, boldness, and passion into my life as part of my 12 Colors in 12 Months project. It’s one of those colors that grabs your attention, stirs up emotions, and sparks creativity. This month, red has been everywhere, adding warmth, intensity, and meaning to so many little moments.

To celebrate, I’ve put together My 5×5 Favorites ft. Red – a collection of songs, artworks, foods, quotes, and fashion pieces that capture everything I love about this bold and vibrant color. Narrowing it down to just five per category? Not easy. But these picks are the ones that really stand out for me.

So, let’s dive in and soak up all the beauty, energy, and excitement that red has to offer!

MY FAVOURITE BLACK ARTWORKS

1. Red Poppy, 1927 by Georgia O´Keeffe
2. View From Red, 1937 by Paul Klee
3. Untitled, 1964 by Kazuo Shiraga, MOMA
4. Untitled, 1956 by Mark Rothko
5. The Hygieia (Greek “health”) from the painting „Medicine“, 1894 by Gustav Klimt

MY FAVOURITE RED FOOD

1. Tomatoes
2. Red Hot Chilli Peppers
3. Berries
4. Red Pepper
5. Apple

MY FAVOURITE SONGS ft. RED

1. Lady in Red – Chris de Burgh
2. Red Light Special – TLC
3. Red Red Wine – UB40
4. Red Blooded Woman – Kylie Minogue
5. I See Red – Everybody Loves an Outlaw

MY FAVOURITE SONGS ft. RED

1. Saiid Kobeisy – Red Draped Taffeta Dress, Spring/Summer 2024 Couture
2. Giambattista Valli, Fall 2020 Couture
3. Unknown
4. Vera Wang, SS19 Bridal
5. Victor & Rolf, SS2010 Couture

MY FAVOURITE QUOTES ft. RED

1. „There is a shade of RED for every woman“ – Audrey Hepburn
2. „Painters use RED like spice“ – Derek Jarman
3. „RED, of course, is the color of the interior of our bodies. In a way it´s inside out, red.“ – Anish Kapoor
4. „Bright reds – scarlet, pillar – box red, crimson or cherry – are very cheerful and youthful. There is certainly a RED for everyone.“ – Christian Dior
5. „When in doubt, wear RED.“ – Bill Blass

Red isn’t just a color—it’s a whole vibe, a spark, a bold statement. This month has really made me appreciate its energy, strength, and the emotions it brings out. Putting together this collection was so much fun, and I hope it inspires you to look at red in a fresh way.

What about you? Do you have any favorite songs, artworks, foods, or quotes that celebrate red? I’d love to hear how this powerful color speaks to you!