By juxtaposing still lifes from 17th– and 18th-century Europe with contemporary art, the exhibition expands the reception of still lifes and creates an opportunity to contrast and compare the development of the themes and keywords (abundance, ephemerality and consumption) in European art culture and mentality through five centuries. The work of the following historical still life masters is represented: Willem Claesz. Heda, Pieter Claesz, and Hans van Essen. Works by the following Estonian contemporary artists are included in the exhibition: Lauri Sillak, Aarne Maasik, Tõnis Saadoja and Toomas Kalve.

Photo: Stanislav Stepaško