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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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Liberty Head

Pop Urban Pearl

Urban Haring Tribute

Flexo Be Zen 2 noir

Capsule Patek Philippe Genève Black

Flowers

Sens Dessus Dessous

Passing Through Black

The Promise Grey

Le penseur, d'après Rodin

Magnifying glass "Cream"

Playboy Balloon

Melba

Maliha

Evening rest

0ld suitcase.

You Broke My Heart

Here comes the sun

Kachamukku Black

The observer

002

The smell of money

Maidenform Molly (Lithograph with Gold Leaf)

Hexa Love Bardot

Hexa VG Tribute

Hexa Lovely Frida

Mister Duck

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

Pugno

NØISE/SSI Resurrectionem

Lithographie Store Housse Pink Gold

Snoopy Be Boy Street Art

Monopoly Guy

Drug Lord (Pick 'n' Mix)

I want to break free - Blue heart

Mmmh graffiti

Kiss Fushia

Crazy For You Gold

Popeye Pink – Golden Banana – Medium

Popeye Red – Golden Banana – Medium

Popeye Black – Golden Banana – Medium

Un coup de dés jamais n'abolira le hasard

Silver Samurai Cat

Dog Save The Queen

Illuminated David

Zeus Lighted Hand Neon Design

€500 euro apple

White ball

Monroe POPfolio - Collage

Lp Marbre Blanc

Lp Marbre Noir

Zodiac - Coffret Set complet de 13 prints

Lisa

Push

Gulden apple

La Vie en Rose

Gye Nyame I

One Dollar Bleu Royal

Michelin China White

SAMO Not Dead

One Dollar Red Underground

Display Dior