If 1 is the loneliest number, then black is the loneliest color. Inspired by a conversation about how black dogs have a harder time getting adopted than other dogs, photographer Fred Levy began the Black Dogs Project, a photographic homage to canine noir. The Black Dogs Project features a curated roster of lovable black canines placed against a solid black background. Levy captures each animal’s unique personality and makes a palpable effort to change our preception of the color black.

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