Even in more contemporary art, the still life is still relevant. Think of Warhol's Campbell's soup cans — an examination of a common object that's ALSO a critique of commodification.

The Kimbell Art Museum’s yearslong quest to own a still-life painting by Jean Siméon Chardin has come to an end. The Cut Melon, a rare oval-shaped piece from the 18th-century French artist, has ...

This excellent exhibition is a fascinating walk through the often surprisingly radical history of British still life, from an 18th-century image of a joint of beef through the surrealism of Paul ...