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Floating Washi
Jan Sullivan Fowler
Painting - 30 x 40 x 1 cm Painting - 11.8 x 15.7 x 0.4 inch
$1,050
Josep Maria Codina abstract 2018 mixed technique on paper
Josep María Codina
Painting - 20 x 29 x 0.1 cm Painting - 7.9 x 11.4 x 0 inch
$951
Galaxies of thoughts
Ligia Perju
Painting - 40 x 50 x 5.4 cm Painting - 15.7 x 19.7 x 2.1 inch
$1,033
Intussusception 24.03
Arthur Hent
Painting - 42 x 30 x 0.2 cm Painting - 16.5 x 11.8 x 0.1 inch
$447
Lilies White flower
Irena Tone
Painting - 39 x 29 x 0.1 cm Painting - 15.4 x 11.4 x 0 inch
$358 $322
Golden Dry Plants
Irena Tone
Painting - 50 x 40 x 3.5 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 1.4 inch
$403 $362
Frozen Dry Flowers
Irena Tone
Painting - 40 x 40 x 3.5 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 1.4 inch
$358 $322
Perfect coincidence 12
Kyong Lee
Painting - 33.4 x 21.3 x 0.1 cm Painting - 13.1 x 8.4 x 0 inch
$993
A tire d'aile
Françoise Dugourd-Caput
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
$626
Naissance du Jour
Françoise Dugourd-Caput
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$766
Interiorité
Françoise Dugourd-Caput
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
$884
Maiolica (hommage à Ivan Lazarov)
Lyuben Domozetski
Painting - 21.5 x 31.5 x 3.5 cm Painting - 8.5 x 12.4 x 1.4 inch
$895
Long Mountains in Washi
Jan Sullivan Fowler
Painting - 18 x 36 x 1.5 cm Painting - 7.1 x 14.2 x 0.6 inch
$1,750
Empire Reflection
Cecile Gonne Victoria
Painting - 30 x 30 x 2 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 0.8 inch
$324
Composition bleue 2
Albert Ràfols-Casamada
Print - 47 x 36 x 0.1 cm Print - 18.5 x 14.2 x 0 inch
$671
Composition bleue 1
Albert Ràfols-Casamada
Print - 47 x 36 x 0.1 cm Print - 18.5 x 14.2 x 0 inch
$671
Monument
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 29 x 21 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.4 x 8.3 x 0 inch
$280
Untitled A2
Abdullah Murad
Fine Art Drawings - 23 x 31 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.1 x 12.2 inch
$1,450
Arcane IX- L’Hermite
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch
$1,118
Arcane VII- Le Chariot
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch
$1,118
Arcane IV- L’Empereur
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch
$1,118
Arcane III- L’Impératrice
Richard Laillier
Fine Art Drawings - 30 x 20 x 0.5 cm Fine Art Drawings - 11.8 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch
$1,118
De tornada al país de la nieve
Francesca Poza
Painting - 50 x 50 x 4 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 1.6 inch
$1,152
Eternal Recurrence #22
Natasha Zupan
Painting - 45.7 x 38.1 x 7.6 cm Painting - 18 x 15 x 3 inch
$4,200
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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…