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Photography
August 13, 2026

100+ Iconic Photos Explore the Power of Presence in This Traveling Exhibition

Photography, as theorist Roland Barthes once argued, functions as a kind of proof, a “certificate of presence” confirming that a moment, person, or place truly existed. That idea anchors Presence: The Photography Collection of Judy Glickman Lauder, a new traveling exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts (AFA). It features more than 100 photographs by over 50 artists, all drawn from one of the most significant private photography collections in the United States.

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Animals
August 12, 2026

Real-Life “Spider-Man Lizard” Has Brilliant Red-And-Blue Coloring Just Like the Marvel Hero

At first glance, the Mwanza flat-headed rock agama looks like someone painted a lizard in Spider-Man’s signature colors. Its bright red head and shoulders contrast sharply with a deep blue body, creating one of the most striking color combinations in the reptile world. But this eye-catching animal is completely real, and its unusual appearance serves an important purpose.

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Macro Photography
August 11, 2026

Mini Wildlife Portraits Made With Plastic Toys and Other Materials That Threaten Real Animals Today [Interview]

Photographer Benedek Lampert gathered straws, burnt matches, and plastic netting to create his latest series of striking miniature photography. His visually impactful project is titled The Nature We Replaced, and it focuses on the effects humans have had on the environment and, by extension, the creatures that inhabit Earth. In short: it’s not great.

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Inspiring
August 11, 2026

Indigenous Man From the Amazon Travels to Hong Kong and Experiences Modern City Life for the First Time

Before Wareka had ever seen a Hong Kong skyscraper, he lived deep in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Then an unexpected friendship took him thousands of miles from home and into one of the world’s busiest cities. Wareka is an Indigenous Waorani man from eastern Ecuador. He met Arieh Smith, the language enthusiast and YouTuber known as Xiaoma, when Smith traveled to the Amazon and spent time with his community.

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