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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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Print, Goldorak Go, Bruno Boffa

Goldorak Go

Bruno Boffa

Print - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

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Sculpture, Mickey Galaxy #03, Ske

Mickey Galaxy #03

Ske

Sculpture - 30 x 20 x 14 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 7.9 x 5.5 inch

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Sculpture, Cassette, Jo Di Bona

Cassette

Jo Di Bona

Sculpture - 31 x 49 x 4 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 19.3 x 1.6 inch

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Sculpture, Kaws Galaxy #07, Ske

Kaws Galaxy #07

Ske

Sculpture - 31 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

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Painting, Bonheur, MAM

Bonheur

MAM

Painting - 30 x 30 x 4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.6 inch

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Sculpture, Kaws Galaxy #01, Ske

Kaws Galaxy #01

Ske

Sculpture - 31 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

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Sculpture, Kaws Galaxy #06, Ske

Kaws Galaxy #06

Ske

Sculpture - 31 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

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Sculpture, Kaws Galaxy #02, Ske

Kaws Galaxy #02

Ske

Sculpture - 31 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

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Sculpture, Kaws Galaxy #08, Ske

Kaws Galaxy #08

Ske

Sculpture - 31 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

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Sculpture, Kaws Galaxy #04, Ske

Kaws Galaxy #04

Ske

Sculpture - 31 x 16 x 10 cm Sculpture - 12.2 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

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Print, Inconnu, Death NYC

Inconnu

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

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Print, Fuck Dream, Death NYC

Fuck Dream

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 inch

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Print, Pikachu, Death NYC

Pikachu

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 inch

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Print, INCONNU, Death NYC

INCONNU

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

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Print, Inconnu, Death NYC

Inconnu

Death NYC

Print - 45 x 32 x 0.1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0 inch

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Print, Inconnu, Death NYC

Inconnu

Death NYC

Print - 32 x 45 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 17.7 x 0 inch

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Print, Pow, Christophe Catelain

Pow

Christophe Catelain

Print - 35 x 43 x 1.8 cm Print - 13.8 x 16.9 x 0.7 inch

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Photography, X-Files, Samsofy

X-Files

Samsofy

Photography - 30 x 30 x 0.5 cm Photography - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

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Sculpture, Wild Kong Graff, Shake

Wild Kong Graff

Shake

Sculpture - 40 x 32 x 14 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 12.6 x 5.5 inch

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Photography, Le Mans, Vincent Gachaga

Le Mans

Vincent Gachaga

Photography - 46 x 38 x 10 cm Photography - 18.1 x 15 x 3.9 inch

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Painting, H. Skull, VL.

H. Skull

VL.

Painting - 39 x 49 x 2 cm Painting - 15.4 x 19.3 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Minnie et Winnie, Dezache

Minnie et Winnie

Dezache

Painting - 49 x 39 x 1.5 cm Painting - 19.3 x 15.4 x 0.6 inch

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Sculpture, Mario Banksy, Luna

Mario Banksy

Luna

Sculpture - 50 x 32 x 25 cm Sculpture - 19.7 x 12.6 x 9.8 inch

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Sculpture, Ski Boots, Art Vladi

Ski Boots

Art Vladi

Sculpture - 33 x 30 x 16 cm Sculpture - 13 x 11.8 x 6.3 inch

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Print, H. Skull, VL.

H. Skull

VL.

Print - 30 x 21 x 1 cm Print - 11.8 x 8.3 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, Le monde, MrHope

Le monde

MrHope

Painting - 40 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Untitled, Roby Dwi Antono

Untitled

Roby Dwi Antono

Fine Art Drawings - 22.9 x 38.1 x 1.3 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9 x 15 x 0.5 inch

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Painting, Mr.Hope Love Pink, MrHope

Mr.Hope Love Pink

MrHope

Painting - 40 x 40 x 3 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Resist, LN Le Pape

Resist

LN Le Pape

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Goku - Luxurious, Nacks

Goku - Luxurious

Nacks

Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch

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Fine Art Drawings, Guerrier, Robert Combas

Guerrier

Robert Combas

Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 29 x 1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, Xena, Aperato

Xena

Aperato

Painting - 30 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch

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Sculpture, King Nike jordan, Spaco

King Nike jordan

Spaco

Sculpture - 20 x 32 x 8 cm Sculpture - 7.9 x 12.6 x 3.1 inch

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Sculpture, Sunset, Rémy Demestre

Sunset

Rémy Demestre

Sculpture - 25.5 x 27 x 11 cm Sculpture - 10 x 10.6 x 4.3 inch

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Painting, Koons Skull, VL.

Koons Skull

VL.

Painting - 39 x 39 x 2 cm Painting - 15.4 x 15.4 x 0.8 inch

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Print, Kaws, Koen Betjes

Kaws

Koen Betjes

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

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Sculpture, MU, Alexandre de Poplavsky

MU

Alexandre de Poplavsky

Sculpture - 45 x 22 x 12 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 8.7 x 4.7 inch

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Painting, Fragment Apple, Lasveguix

Fragment Apple

Lasveguix

Painting - 35 x 35 x 0.02 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0 inch

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