Where it began: Still life emerged as a distinct genre in the late 16th century, with Dutch and Flemish artists elevating everyday objects into detailed, symbolic artworks. Why it matters: Beyond ...

Works by 40 artists are featured in “In the Company of Still Life,” on view through May 31 at ArtYard in Frenchtown.

What does it mean to paint a bowl of fruit in 2026? For Kerry Bickford, associate curator at the Brandywine Museum of Art, the question is less quaint than it sounds. It’s one she has given a lot of ...