The Dark Matter Galaxy, 2024, mixed media, 36 x 48 in. / 91.44 x 121.92 cm.

The Dark Matter Galaxy, Moises Cruz, 2024, mixed media, 36 x 48 in. / 91.44 x 121.92 cm.

The dark matter galaxy mystery is mostly made up of dark matter, hydrogen and dust, but their exact composition is unknown. Dark matter is a substance that doesn’t emit, absorb or reflect light, making it invisible and plays an important role in the evolution of the Universe.