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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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The Flash

Trilly

oops

Chanel, My Love III

Le Petit Prince revisite Lichtenstein

Le Petit Prince revisite Warhol

Love

Golden play

Droopy in my youth

Pop and street BB

Channel Blooming Bear

Las Vegas Blooming Bear

Summer Blooming Bear

Abundance Blooming Bear 2.0 - Big

Solar Blooming Bear

Mickey Blooming Bear

Joy

Lapin

Ray Charles (noir & blanc)

Panther black mate

Wild kong black mate

I’ll stand by you

I will try

Hermès Balloons

On the grind / Kaws x Zeus

Crucified Kaws

Shoot the bank Handfinished 2022

Jim Morrison

Blondie

Bonnie and Clyde

BFF Bankers

Gorille

Cincinnati Bengals

Green Bay Packers

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Unity Blooming Bear - Big

Las Vegas - Budapest / Série SuperPOPsitions

Marilyn Monroe in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

2.1M Tintin en Amerique

1.2M Bat Man

1.0 M (Detective comics)

3.2 M. Action comics.

Brexit new

Fast food series #7 - Be cool

Fast food series #6 - Hi

Fast food series #5 - Do what you love

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Fast food series #1

Fast food series #2 - Say cheese

Brick Block M&Ms

Fragmented Landscape (3D)

Sans titre (Entre-Exit)

De la chair à ballon

DeLorean en fleurs

Gélule Cocaïne

Stormtrooper (Iron)

Game boy

1 Rubis

Dancing Party Coca cola

One dollar "One way" blue maldives

Feeling Down Charlie Brown

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Comme un poisson dans l'eau

Mom BK