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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, Tag, JonOne

Tag

JonOne

Painting - 24 x 32 x 1 cm Painting - 9.4 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, Tee, JonOne

Tee

JonOne

Painting - 41 x 31 x 2 cm Painting - 16.1 x 12.2 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Composition 2, JonOne

Composition 2

JonOne

Painting - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, Goku Roadsign, Gripe

Goku Roadsign

Gripe

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

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Print, Love, Jef Aérosol

Love

Jef Aérosol

Print - 50 x 40 x 0.2 cm Print - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

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Print, Lenox lounge, JonOne

Lenox lounge

JonOne

Print - 50 x 50 cm Print - 19.7 x 19.7 inch

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Painting, Heart thrower, Onemizer

Heart thrower

Onemizer

Painting - 35 x 35 x 2 cm Painting - 13.8 x 13.8 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, La Joconde, Onemizer

La Joconde

Onemizer

Painting - 27 x 27 cm Painting - 10.6 x 10.6 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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Painting, Plak Paris, Gripe

Plak Paris

Gripe

Painting - 44 x 22 x 2 cm Painting - 17.3 x 8.7 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Opportunity, Âme Sauvage

Opportunity

Âme Sauvage

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

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Painting, Love, Asko

Love

Asko

Painting - 29 x 29 x 1 cm Painting - 11.4 x 11.4 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, JonOne, JonOne

JonOne

JonOne

Painting - 30 x 30 x 3 cm Painting - 11.8 x 11.8 x 1.2 inch

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Print, Tintin à Paris, Dran

Tintin à Paris

Dran

Print - 45 x 32 x 1 cm Print - 17.7 x 12.6 x 0.4 inch

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Painting, Rêves endormis, Jazzu

Rêves endormis

Jazzu

Painting - 33 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch

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Print, Dark Vador, Aiiroh

Dark Vador

Aiiroh

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

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Painting, Rocco, Onemizer

Rocco

Onemizer

Painting - 49 x 49 x 2 cm Painting - 19.3 x 19.3 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Paris la nuit, Piotre

Paris la nuit

Piotre

Painting - 50 x 38 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15 x 0.8 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, Appel d'air, Arsen

Appel d'air

Arsen

Painting - 47 x 21 x 3 cm Painting - 18.5 x 8.3 x 1.2 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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Print, Pote Bonheur, MAM

Pote Bonheur

MAM

Print - 40 x 30 x 1 cm Print - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0.4 inch

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Print, Hope, Santicri

Hope

Santicri

Print - 40 x 40 x 0.2 cm Print - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.1 inch

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Painting, Paris city, Gripe

Paris city

Gripe

Painting - 44 x 22.5 x 2 cm Painting - 17.3 x 8.9 x 0.8 inch

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Painting, Trom, Gripe

Trom

Gripe

Painting - 44 x 22.5 x 2 cm Painting - 17.3 x 8.9 x 0.8 inch

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