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November 11, 2026

Eye-Opening Finalists of the 2026 Close-up Photographer of the Year Contest

There’s a lot of wonder to see in the world if you just look closely. One photo contest celebrates the smaller things in nature you might miss at first glance. Called Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY), the competition recognizes close-up, macro, and micro photography from creatives worldwide. The eighth (2026) edition of CUPOTY has just announced its shortlist, narrowing the top 100 photos from a record 15,388 entries.

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November 9, 2026

Here’s What the Stylish A-List Stars Wore To Support the 15th Annual LACMA Art+Film Gala

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) hosted its biggest annual event on Saturday, November 7, 2026. It was the 15th LACMA Art+Film Gala, an annual fundraiser that supports the institution’s initiative to make film a more prominent part of its curatorial programming while also aiding its broader mission. In this case, it includes exhibitions, acquisitions, and educational programming. The night was beyond successful; LACMA raised a record-breaking near $7 million.

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November 9, 2026

50 Years of Collecting: A Forthcoming Photo Exhibition Examines the Past Through Portraiture

Since its advent, photography has changed the way we experience and remember culture. Portrait photography, in particular, helps to catalog those who have an outsized impact on society. A forthcoming exhibition at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery looks back at portrait photography, what it can tell us about American history and culture, and how it helped shape the two.

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