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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, I’m sorry, Sagrasse

I’m sorry

Sagrasse

Sculpture - 44 x 36 x 4 cm Sculpture - 17.3 x 14.2 x 1.6 inch

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Design, Count Chocula, Kaws

Count Chocula

Kaws

Design - 29 x 16 x 12.7 cm Design - 11.4 x 6.3 x 5 inch

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Design, Chum White, Kaws

Chum White

Kaws

Design - 28.7 x 12.9 x 9.3 cm Design - 11.3 x 5.1 x 3.7 inch

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Painting, Tom&Jerry skateboard, Fat

Tom&Jerry skateboard

Fat

Painting - 45 x 31 x 3 cm Painting - 17.7 x 12.2 x 1.2 inch

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Design, Small lie grey, Kaws

Small lie grey

Kaws

Design - 28 x 5 x 5 cm Design - 11 x 2 x 2 inch

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Sculpture, Hermes Tribute Ball, Naor

Hermes Tribute Ball

Naor

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

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Design, Holiday UK Grey, Kaws

Holiday UK Grey

Kaws

Design - 25.4 x 7.6 x 5 cm Design - 10 x 3 x 2 inch

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Design, Pink Kaws Family, Kaws

Pink Kaws Family

Kaws

Design - 34 x 15 x 14.5 cm Design - 13.4 x 5.9 x 5.7 inch

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Design, Holiday Take Blue, Kaws

Holiday Take Blue

Kaws

Design - 34 x 16 x 13 cm Design - 13.4 x 6.3 x 5.1 inch

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Print, Urge, Kaws

Urge

Kaws

Print - 43.2 x 31.8 x 2.5 cm Print - 17 x 12.5 x 1 inch

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Sculpture, Mickey Love Rolex, Ske

Mickey Love Rolex

Ske

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

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Painting, Super Picsou, Âme Sauvage

Super Picsou

Âme Sauvage

Painting - 30 x 40 x 0.3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

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Sculpture, Prestance, Âme Sauvage

Prestance

Âme Sauvage

Sculpture - 28 x 11 x 20 cm Sculpture - 11 x 4.3 x 7.9 inch

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Design, Take Pink, Kaws

Take Pink

Kaws

Design - 34 x 16 x 3 cm Design - 13.4 x 6.3 x 1.2 inch

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Painting, Bingo!, Daru

Bingo!

Daru

Painting - 34 x 44 x 1 cm Painting - 13.4 x 17.3 x 0.4 inch

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Design, Indonesia Pink, Kaws

Indonesia Pink

Kaws

Design - 29.2 x 17.8 x 12.7 cm Design - 11.5 x 7 x 5 inch

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Design, BFF Pink, Kaws

BFF Pink

Kaws

Design - 35.1 x 14 x 8.3 cm Design - 13.8 x 5.5 x 3.3 inch

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Design, Gone Brown, Kaws

Gone Brown

Kaws

Design - 35.6 x 38.1 x 10.2 cm Design - 14 x 15 x 4 inch

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Design, Share Brown, Kaws

Share Brown

Kaws

Design - 31.5 x 16 x 10 cm Design - 12.4 x 6.3 x 3.9 inch

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Sculpture, Bear Hermes Paris, Naor

Bear Hermes Paris

Naor

Sculpture - 40 x 29 x 33 cm Sculpture - 15.7 x 11.4 x 13 inch

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Painting, Miss pote, MAM

Miss pote

MAM

Painting - 50 x 40 x 3.8 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.5 inch

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Painting, Snoopy cool, Âme Sauvage

Snoopy cool

Âme Sauvage

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

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Painting, Fun MIckey, Âme Sauvage

Fun MIckey

Âme Sauvage

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

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Painting, Aime la vie, Âme Sauvage

Aime la vie

Âme Sauvage

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

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Sculpture, Dior Teddy Bear, Naor

Dior Teddy Bear

Naor

Sculpture - 35 x 28 x 25 cm Sculpture - 13.8 x 11 x 9.8 inch

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Sculpture, My blue dog, Âme Sauvage

My blue dog

Âme Sauvage

Sculpture - 26 x 12 x 23 cm Sculpture - 10.2 x 4.7 x 9.1 inch

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Design, The promise Brown, Kaws

The promise Brown

Kaws

Design - 34 x 16 x 24 cm Design - 13.4 x 6.3 x 9.4 inch

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Painting, Epik, Arsen

Epik

Arsen

Painting - 36 x 22 x 3 cm Painting - 14.2 x 8.7 x 1.2 inch

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Design, Clean Slate Grey, Kaws

Clean Slate Grey

Kaws

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

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