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Recent trends in contemporary art have meant that we've grown accustomed to large scale pieces, be that huge canvases, enormous sculptures, or giant installations.

However, the miniature has always been an important part of contemporary art. Be it paintings, sculpture, or photography as well as small format drawings, the reduced dimensions of the artwork puts new constraints on the artist, forcing them to develop their techniques and artistic finesse.

Jeff Wall, an American photographer known for his large scale photographic prints on huge illuminated boxes, has said that “the scale of a piece is not about the dimensions of it, but about the internal tensions within the composition".

Believe it or not, miniature pieces have many advantages. Smaller formats allow the artists to show off a different range of talents and techniques, and sometimes even create the impression of a much higher quality piece – such as engravings or prints. Creating a miniature is a sure sign of precision and skill.

They are also more practical to exhibit than the enormous artworks: we've all got a little space on a shelf ready to welcome a miniature sculpture, photo or drawing.

Another very practical aspect of miniatures is the myriad possibilities for display: you could put together a full shelf of statuettes, or even a dedicated framing wall – which is an increasingly popular method for display, and makes for the perfect decorative addition to a living room or bedroom. It's a mixed composition made up of an array of pieces – you guessed it – all on the same wall. The diminutive size of the miniatures also makes it easier to make sure your favourite pieces are displayed in pride of place.

Even artists who are known for their monumental works are slowly getting into miniatures, like Jeff Wall in his exhibition at the Cartier Foundation.

The miniature is making a big name for itself as a growing trend across the contemporary art world; from Gaspard Mitz, who creates tiny versions of the interiors of famous art galleries in his 'Box Stories', to the photography of Samsofy, who recreates scenes from daily life with miniscule Lego 'actors'.

Last but not least, the small scale of the pieces means that even big names come with small price tags, meaning that miniatures make excellent presents. So, go on, what are you waiting for? Browse our selection of miniature works now…

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See you

We Are the Jocular Clan 10set

Kaws BFF Dior - 2 figurines

Wonder woman

Dj Pink

Iron Man Soup

Wild kong

Machine - Mesnager X Nora

Panda Chanel

Post-punk flower (Red) Letterpress

Michelin China Gold

Bonheur

No smoking

Clean Slate Brown

Lumière intérieure... (Origami 2024)

Sanpli

Rose Soldier

Hollywood

Look at

Funny

Happy Tribu

Astro Boy

Barstow City Limits

Listen to the signs

Yo mario

So kult

Hello betty

Dj M.M

Cyndi

Radiant Muse

Inked Serenity

The Black Tavern

Emilie

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun !

Plaque de métro Picsou

Woman (a tribute to Matisse)

Pop Shop V

Basquiat et Warhol

Mohamed Ali

Kate Moss Addict

Kate Poison

Basquiat

Evening rest

0ld suitcase.

You Broke My Heart

Voyou Gold

Waiting to Exhale

Board To Be Wild

Round and Round, the World Spins

Thoughtful muse.

Marilyn Monroe 9.

Dsquared pac-man

Versace safe

French school Dachshund Where is my body?07 Family Hunting

Estrella

Coussin Circle Teeth Original Fake

Clean Slate Black

Kachamukku Red/Green

Jouet Car Porsche

Je t'aime

I love you Lord

Kong baril tag

Moya et Dolly

Crocodile Facette Tag

Denki Inu with Child

Jouet Car Hermès