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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, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Untitled

Leonor Fini

Print - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

$694

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Untitled

Leonor Fini

Print - 32 x 24 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$694

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Untitled

Leonor Fini

Print - 32 x 24 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$694

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Untitled

Leonor Fini

Print - 32 x 24 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.4 inch

$694

Print, Untitled, Leonor Fini

Untitled

Leonor Fini

Print - 32 x 24 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.4 x 0 inch

$694

Print, Queen Purple, Death NYC

Queen Purple

Death NYC

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

$68

Print, Untitled, Antoni Clavé

Untitled

Antoni Clavé

Print - 31 x 22.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 12.2 x 8.9 x 0 inch

$1,503

Print, Balzac, Gen Paul

Balzac

Gen Paul

Print - 36.6 x 27.8 x 0.1 cm Print - 14.4 x 10.9 x 0 inch

$347

Print, Blood Cells, Nora Ampova

Blood Cells

Nora Ampova

Print - 31 x 22 x 0.2 cm Print - 12.2 x 8.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,052

Print, Uruk, Roy Ahlgren

Uruk

Roy Ahlgren

Print - 38.1 x 50.8 cm Print - 15 x 20 inch

$600

Print, Serigraphie I, Piotre

Serigraphie I

Piotre

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.1 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0 inch

$520

Print, Clown, Mario Avati

Clown

Mario Avati

Print - 50 x 34 cm Print - 19.7 x 13.4 inch

$809

Print, Urban face, JM Robert

Urban face

JM Robert

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$185

Print, Hard Reset XVI, Heng

Hard Reset XVI

Heng

Print - 42 x 29.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0 inch

$116

Print, Hard Reset IV, Heng

Hard Reset IV

Heng

Print - 42 x 29.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0 inch

$116

Print, Hard Reset VIII, Heng

Hard Reset VIII

Heng

Print - 42 x 29.5 x 0.1 cm Print - 16.5 x 11.6 x 0 inch

$116

Print, La vie en rose, Oak Oak

La vie en rose

Oak Oak

Print - 20 x 30 x 0.1 cm Print - 7.9 x 11.8 x 0 inch

$173

Print, Magic Tools, Mist

Magic Tools

Mist

Print - 50 x 32.5 x 1 cm Print - 19.7 x 12.8 x 0.4 inch

$694

Print, JFK Bomb Red, Death NYC

JFK Bomb Red

Death NYC

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

$68

Print, Lolita Bomb, Death NYC

Lolita Bomb

Death NYC

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

$68

Print, Metrocard, Death NYC

Metrocard

Death NYC

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

$68

Print, Boxing O, Death NYC

Boxing O

Death NYC

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

$68

Print, Esprit, Jean Miotte

Esprit

Jean Miotte

Print - 32 x 25 cm Print - 12.6 x 9.8 inch

$208

Print, Death Girl, Death NYC

Death Girl

Death NYC

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

$68

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Painting, No Need To Hide, tizlu

No Need To Hide

tizlu

Painting - 40 x 40 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.6 inch

$1,480

Painting, Orangeade, Âme Sauvage

Orangeade

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 80 x 80 x 2.4 cm Painting - 31.5 x 31.5 x 0.9 inch

$925

Print, Blue, JonOne

Blue

JonOne

Print - 65 x 50 cm Print - 25.6 x 19.7 inch

$1,040

Painting, Sweet thing, Maria Esmar

Sweet thing

Maria Esmar

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

$751