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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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Kong baril tag

Crocodile Facette Tag

Sans-titre

Kiss Jean Paul

Denki Inu with Child

Pop Urban Pearl

Urban Haring Tribute

Fuck Pin Art

Maniac's Struggle 4

Serigraphie I

Uber Eats Lutetia

Bart Simpson

Carrie Bradshaw in the kitchen with a hat

With The Coming of Spring, The Grass Returns Naturally

Harley Davidson rocket

Cadmium rouge vertige - Vortex 16

Pop Shop III (1)

Capsule Lamborghini

Capsule Louis Vuitton Suprême Red

Evening rest

0ld suitcase.

You Broke My Heart

Capsule Dior Blue

Miss Love

Plaque métro Simpson

Heavenly Slumber

Pink Stripes Elegance

Bunny - Hombre Orange

Blue Motion

Woodstock Ticket

Hexa Love Bardot

Hexa VG Tribute

Hexa Lovely Frida

Zelda Life Full

Magic Tools

Pomme Karl F1

Basquiat POP Hexa-Box

Lego Playmo Princess x POP Hexa-Box

Pikachu's Soup x POP Hexa-Box

Ghostbusters x POP x Play Hexa-Box

Giraffe Soup x Sophie X POP Hexa-Box

Muhammed Ali

Crowned Monkey Superman

Earing Girl & Basquiat

Lighted Medusa Neon Design

Mono Lisa in Pop Art Life

AstroBoy

Moya et Dolly

ALAIN PROST 193 BRIK SIGNÉ

Forever young

Sweet Tariffs

The cave (tribute to Mirò)

One Dollar Miami Sky

Actarus

White ball

Bart Simpson

Piaf PopArt (Large)

Picsou chrome assis

Ourson Hermès orange sur coussin noir

Tortue Dior monogramme

Tortue Hermès gold orange

Tortue Hermès Paris gold

Teddy tête penchée Rolex

Bear Hermès Paris

Picsou chrome sac dollar vert

Coeur Ballon LV