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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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Sculpture, Love Basquiat, PyB

Love Basquiat

PyB

Sculpture - 21 x 27 x 6 cm Sculpture - 8.3 x 10.6 x 2.4 inch

$298

Print, MARYLIN, Wawapod

MARYLIN

Wawapod

Print - 50 x 50 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.4 inch

$179

Sculpture, Acrobats x3 Haring, PyB

Acrobats x3 Haring

PyB

Sculpture - 26 x 25 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 9.8 x 2.4 inch

$298

Photography, Fairground, Clotilde.MJ

Fairground

Clotilde.MJ

Photography - 40 x 30 x 0.3 cm Photography - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch

$703

Painting, Astroboy, MC Garbage

Astroboy

MC Garbage

Painting - 40 x 40 x 4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.6 inch

$1,967

Painting, Goldorak, MC Garbage

Goldorak

MC Garbage

Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch

$2,384

Painting, Silvester, Fro Shae

Silvester

Fro Shae

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$1,788

Painting, Tweety, Fro Shae

Tweety

Fro Shae

Painting - 29.7 x 21 cm Painting - 11.7 x 8.3 inch

$1,788

Sculpture, Pomme "My Deam", Dom'One

Pomme "My Deam"

Dom'One

Sculpture - 45 x 42 x 42 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 16.5 x 16.5 inch

$2,265

Painting, Hey chicken!, Mr. Kami

Hey chicken!

Mr. Kami

Painting - 20.3 x 28.2 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 11.1 x 0.1 inch

$1,431

Sculpture, Man & dogs Haring, PyB

Man & dogs Haring

PyB

Sculpture - 20 x 27 x 6 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 10.6 x 2.4 inch

$298

Sculpture, Smiley crane, PyB

Smiley crane

PyB

Sculpture - 26 x 21 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 8.3 x 2.4 inch

$286

Painting, Zippo Reptincel, Pix3ln

Zippo Reptincel

Pix3ln

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$1,431

Print, Marilyn, Mimmo Rotella

Marilyn

Mimmo Rotella

Print - 38.5 x 28.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.2 x 11.2 x 0 inch

$1,431

Print, Mbappé, In the Woup

Mbappé

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Print, Cocorico, In the Woup

Cocorico

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 x 1 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

$83

Print, Gizmo, In the Woup

Gizmo

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Print, Elsa, In the Woup

Elsa

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Print, Buzz, In the Woup

Buzz

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Print, Blanka, In the Woup

Blanka

In the Woup

Print - 40 x 40 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 inch

$83

Sculpture, Boom!, Poren Huang

Boom!

Poren Huang

Sculpture - 50 x 43 x 33 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 16.9 x 13 inch

$13,100

Painting, Squid Game, Ciscø

Squid Game

Ciscø

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 cm Painting - 8 x 12 inch

$536

Painting, Tina Turner in gold, UTN

Tina Turner in gold

UTN

Painting - 29.5 x 29.5 x 0.1 cm Painting - 11.6 x 11.6 x 0 inch

$417

Print, Multi Lego, Wawapod

Multi Lego

Wawapod

Print - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$322

Sculpture, Sweet, Poren Huang

Sweet

Poren Huang

Sculpture - 26 x 26 x 14 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 10.2 x 5.5 inch

$5,000

Sculpture, Valise bleu nuit, Arson

Valise bleu nuit

Arson

Sculpture - 50 x 40 x 15 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 15.7 x 5.9 inch

$3,815

Painting, Oh My Vid., Chuu Wai Nyein

Oh My Vid.

Chuu Wai Nyein

Painting - 46 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 18.1 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$4,709

Painting, Oh My Vid., Chuu Wai Nyein

Oh My Vid.

Chuu Wai Nyein

Painting - 46 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 18.1 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$4,709

Painting, Oh My Vid., Chuu Wai Nyein

Oh My Vid.

Chuu Wai Nyein

Painting - 46 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 18.1 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

$4,709

Sculpture, Dream Rush, ODart

Dream Rush

ODart

Sculpture - 17 x 40 x 1 cm Sculpture - 6.7 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch

$453

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