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Infinite Pears
by Marko Klavs


An artistic still life shows multiple pears arranged among and within nested vintage frames, creating an infinite mirror effect against a dark gray background on a wooden surface.

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Rembrandt's Tulips in Purple
by Marjan Van Herpen


Tulips were highly valued in the 17th century and traded for extreme prices. During 'Tulip Mania', around 1637, a single bulb could cost as much as a canal house in the Netherlands. Rare striped varieties were especially prized. Carefully composed, this piece is inspired by Old M...

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The Egg
by Alexandra Morozova


This staged tableau treats pregnancy as a still life. Pearls outline the body not only as jewelry, but as a soft border. A flower with artificial eyes quietly meets the viewer’s gaze.

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Two Points
by Andre Boto


Among irregular circles and scattered flour, two egg yolks settle into place. There’s no perfection, but there is a delicate balance, almost accidental, as if everything could give way at any moment.

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Frog and snail
by Carolien Van Schie


A snail and a frog, found in the garden, become the main characters of this still life. The gourds, dried and rich in color, anchor a balanced composition bathed in warm, earthy tones.

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The Afterparty
by Carolien Van Schie


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The fragility of peace
by Carine Van Gerven


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Midnight salsa
by Michael Strapec


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The way of walking
by Leo Seidel


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Silver Skinned Ingredients
by Patricia Niland


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'Mirror, mirror on the wall'
by Antonio Bernardino Coelho


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Waiting for dinner
by Carolien Van Schie


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Ginkgo Leaves
by Kyle Hoffmann


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'Illusion of Health'
by Antonio Bernardino Coelho


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black_light
by Ezio Manciucca


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JAPAN. Balance, Patience and Strength
by Marcos Medina García


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