A photographed still life is never simply a recording of "nature" or "things as they are", but almost always the result of deliberate design, even when it appears natural. But what makes a still life? When does it appear as an observation of nature, and when as a clear staging? Inspired by the early still-life photographs of the 19th century, we transfer classic motifs with fruit, vegetables, flowers or other objects into the present of our urban everyday reality. Together with the photographer Antje Peters, the participants take a look at different forms of still-life photography – from the seemingly natural arrangement to the clearly recognisable staging.
Using selected examples, the course also offers insights into the history of still-life photography. Technical perfection is not the focus here: what matters is the process.