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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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Sculpture, Running Out, Santicri

Running Out

Santicri

Sculpture - 26 x 16 x 6 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 6.3 x 2.4 inch

$593

Painting, Zenjiro, La Pointe

Zenjiro

La Pointe

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

Design, The Promise - Brown, Kaws

The Promise - Brown

Kaws

Design - 33 x 15.24 x 22.86 cm Design - 13 x 6 x 9 inch

$1,412

Sculpture, Pam Splash Rolex, Naor

Pam Splash Rolex

Naor

Sculpture - 33 x 15 x 8 cm Sculpture - 13 x 5.9 x 3.1 inch

$1,174

Sculpture, Richie Rich, Naor

Richie Rich

Naor

Sculpture - 45 x 20 x 15 cm Sculpture - 17.7 x 7.9 x 5.9 inch

$2,135

Design, Clean Slate Brown, Kaws

Clean Slate Brown

Kaws

Design - 36 x 17 x 17 cm Design - 14.2 x 6.7 x 6.7 inch

$2,729

Painting, Flag with Heart, Peter Max

Flag with Heart

Peter Max

Painting - 27.9 x 21.6 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11 x 8.5 x 0.1 inch

$2,213

Design, Family Black, Kaws

Family Black

Kaws

Design - 34 x 31 x 14.5 cm Design - 13.4 x 12.2 x 5.7 inch

$2,966

Painting, Fragile, cObo

Fragile

cObo

Painting - 20.3 x 30.5 x 0.3 cm Painting - 8 x 12 x 0.1 inch

$949

Print, Wonderspider, Aiiroh

Wonderspider

Aiiroh

Print - 50 x 50 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.1 inch

$1,068

Sculpture, Sweet Babel, Sagrasse

Sweet Babel

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 29 x 17 x 17 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 6.7 x 6.7 inch

$593

Sculpture, Matrix, Sagrasse

Matrix

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 29 x 26 x 3 cm Sculpture - 11.4 x 10.2 x 1.2 inch

$688

Sculpture, Take my Heart, Sagrasse

Take my Heart

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 27 x 26 x 24 cm Sculpture - 10.6 x 10.2 x 9.4 inch

$629

Painting, Fugueur, Arsen

Fugueur

Arsen

Painting - 23.5 x 32 x 2 cm Painting - 9.3 x 12.6 x 0.8 inch

$830

Painting, Cloudy B, Nef

Cloudy B

Nef

Painting - 30 x 30 x 0.4 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.2 inch

$712

Painting, Passe-Passe, Arsen

Passe-Passe

Arsen

Painting - 34 x 20 x 2 cm Painting - 13.4 x 7.9 x 0.8 inch

$593

Design, Kaws Bendy (Red), Kaws

Kaws Bendy (Red)

Kaws

Design - 35.6 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm Design - 14 x 3 x 1.5 inch

$3,179

Design, Kaws Bendy (Green), Kaws

Kaws Bendy (Green)

Kaws

Design - 35.6 x 7.6 x 3.8 cm Design - 14 x 3 x 1.5 inch

$3,179

Painting, Fun pote, MAM

Fun pote

MAM

Painting - 30 x 30 x 5 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 2 inch

$356

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