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November 3, 2026

Alex Katz and Julian Opie Explore the Human Figure in New Exhibition

Opera Gallery Miami will present Face to Face, an exhibition pairing Alex Katz and Julian Opie in a study of the human figure. Through painting, sculpture, and video, the artists explore how simplified imagery can convey identity. Their approaches reveal just how little detail a figure needs to remain recognizable. Katz’s portraits preserve the distinct character of his subjects through crisp contours and carefully constructed compositions. In Yvonne in Green (1995)

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A Fascinating Photo of Mold Wins the 2026 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year

A stunning image of mold has claimed the top spot in the 2026 European Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Photographer Imre Potyó captured this fascinating photo of an electric-blue pin mold growing on bat guano as a colony hibernates behind it. The image, while real, initially reads as abstract; the wiry mold resembles a starburst, while the bats appear as triangular shapes, almost like paper planes.

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November 2, 2026

MOCAD Celebrates 20 Years With Ambitious Exhibition Featuring More Than 80 Artists

The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an ambitious exhibition bringing together more than 80 local, national, and international contemporary artists. Titled 20 Years of MOCAD: A Practice of Multiplicity, the four-part exhibition looks back at the museum’s contributions to and collaborations with the city of Detroit, while also considering the many ways artists have helped shape the institution over the last two decades.

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November 2, 2026

Jonathan the 194-Year-Old Giant Tortoise May Hold the Secrets to Longevity

Embed from Getty Images At an estimated 194 years old, Jonathan the Aldabra giant tortoise has outlived generations of humans and become the oldest known living land animal. He’s even exceeded his species’ average life expectancy of 80 years. Though the special care he receives from professionals has certainly aided his extended life, something else must be making this tortoise special.

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