David Olusoga

The refusal to accept that the black presence in Britain has a long and deep history is not just a symptom of racism, it is a form of racism. It is part of a rearguard and increasingly unsustainable defence of a fantasy monochrome version of British history.

British Historian

Ellie Goulding

I've changed the way I look a bit but not intentionally. I've cut my hair. I've got a bit of pink in it and lately I've become a bit monochrome, wearing a lot of black and white.

English Musician

Mark Fisher

Noir' has been talked about a great deal in the discussion of 'The Black Dahlia,' but De Palma's palllete couldn't be less monochrome; it's the very definition of garish.

British Writer

Christopher Hitchens

One of the many problems with the American left has been its image as something rather too solemn, mirthless, herbivorous, dull, monochrome, righteous, and boring.

American Author

Tamzin Merchant

My favourite colour is red, but I also like jewel tones and monochrome, while my preferred shapes include A-line skirts and skinny trousers.

English Actress

Nandita Mahtani

I love monochrome looks and I think an entire skin color one really brings out one's features and is immensely sexy.

Indian Designer

Angela Carter

Nostalgia, the vice of the aged. We watch so many old movies our memories come in monochrome.

English Novelist

Vanessa Kirby

Just simple things - I like black and white, monochrome; I like suits.

Monochrome can indicate an artistic style focusing on form and texture over color.

Artistic Choice

Monochrome is often used to express somber, nostalgic, or timeless moods in art.

Mood Expression

Using monochrome can imply simplicity or minimalism in design and fashion.

Simplicity

Monochromes are recognized in art for their focus on lighting and composition.

Artistic Value

Monochrome art can evoke a historical or vintage sensation.

Historical Feel

Monochrome is a common and respected technique in galleries and exhibits.

Gallery Display

Monochrome in film often signals classic or old-fashioned content.

Classic Cinema

Monochrome displays are considered a stage in technological evolution, predating color.

Technology Evolution

Monochrome can be more cost-effective in printing and manufacturing.

Cost-Effectiveness

 And then I spent a lot of time in the space of interactive graphics and things like this, and I stopped doing it because my students at MIT got so much better than myself, so I had to hang up my mouse. But in '96, I made my last piece. It was in black and white, monochrome, fully monochrome, all in integer mathematics.

John Maeda: How art,...

 I had a security guard draw his weapon and say please sir can you remove the gun from your hand luggage yes don't argue with that but it's the laser technology we're using now is actually very helpful recording in this scale big scale features this is but digital mapping not just monochrome but

Grave Secrets of...

 this this desolate monochrome landscape has provided a stark backdrop to the wildlife treasures of the north