"Richard Avedon hated aging - and lived within it, laughed about it, viewed it piteously, compassionately and, above all else (how could he not?), fatalistically." So writes Adam Gopnick in the introduction to the new book "Richard Avedon Immortal: Portraits of Aging, 1951-2004," excerpted recently at The Guardian. Avedon himself, adds Gopnick, was known among friends as "the youngest person in the room - but he didn't want to be the youngest person in the room." His essay is among the news, art and opinion we spotlight in today's roundup stories from around the internet.

  In just two days, the creative communities gather together to honor the year’s AI-AP winners. Come with your friends to mix, mingle, look, hang out, connect and to reinvigorate your artistic heart, mind and soul at Angel Orensanz Foundation. Online registration is closed, but walk ins are welcome as capacity allows. Please register at the door. The Party includes drinks and snacks along with the buzz, and is FREE for SELECTED winners in AP41 and AI44. $25 discount for CHOSEN win...