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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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Painting, Vénus de Frida, Wawapod

Vénus de Frida

Wawapod

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

$415

Print, Frida Matisse, Wawapod

Frida Matisse

Wawapod

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$71

Sculpture, Frida Kahlo, PyB

Frida Kahlo

PyB

Sculpture - 27 x 18 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 7.1 x 2.4 inch

$297

Painting, JM Basquiat, Spaco

JM Basquiat

Spaco

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

$332

Print, Venus Stromae, Wawapod

Venus Stromae

Wawapod

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$71

Print, Legobama, Wawapod

Legobama

Wawapod

Print - 40 x 30 x 0.5 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$71

Painting, Marilyn pop, PyB

Marilyn pop

PyB

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

$225

Photography, Sting, Detlev Schneider

Sting

Detlev Schneider

Photography - 50 x 40 cm Photography - 19.7 x 15.7 inch

$1,068

Painting, Frida Kahlo colors, PyB

Frida Kahlo colors

PyB

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

$225

Painting, Zidane, PyB

Zidane

PyB

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

$225

Painting, Gainsbourg, PyB

Gainsbourg

PyB

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

$225

Painting, Audrey Hepburn, PyB

Audrey Hepburn

PyB

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

$225

Painting, Marilyn Warhol, PyB

Marilyn Warhol

PyB

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

$225

Painting, Monkey art, PyB

Monkey art

PyB

Painting - 46 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 18.1 x 15 x 0.8 inch

$380

Photography, Jagger 1965, John Rowlands

Jagger 1965

John Rowlands

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 2 inch

$1,350

Photography, Brian Jones, John Rowlands

Brian Jones

John Rowlands

Photography - 50.8 x 40.6 x 5.1 cm Photography - 20 x 16 x 2 inch

$1,350

Painting, Charlot, PyB

Charlot

PyB

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

$202

Painting, Jimi Hendrix, PyB

Jimi Hendrix

PyB

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

$214

Photography, Bill Gibbons, Robert Knight

Bill Gibbons

Robert Knight

Photography - 40.6 x 50.8 x 5.1 cm Photography - 16 x 20 x 2 inch

$950