Abstract
The article discusses the new development trends of the still-life genre in easel painting of Kazakhstanat the beginning of the 21st century. In search of their own “personality of the creator” in art andfreedom of expression, artists conduct creative experiments in different genres. In the visual arts, manyartists often turn to still life, finding their way into easel painting. For some of them, still life is the maingenre, where world perception and spiritual interest are expressed, and for others, a means of findingtheir style and improving mastery. Inspired by success in creativity through a still life, they present theirworks at various exhibitions and competitions, organize solo exhibitions. In this regard, the article analyzesthe still life of dynamic personalities, characterized by a variety of handwritings and individuals.The importance of the still-life genre in the work of contemporary artists of the country is examined usingthe example of the city of Almaty. Their contribution to the development of a still life genre in easelpainting of Kazakhstan at the beginning of the 21st century is determined. In a still life, more than inany other genre of fine art, there are great opportunities to convey the wealth of the material world, thebounty of the earth and philosophical thoughts about life.Key words: easel painting, still life genre, creation artists, visual arts, the beginning of the 21stcentury.