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Lithographie originale de Debré
Olivier Debré
Print - 35 x 25 x 0.3 cm Print - 13.8 x 9.8 x 0.1 inch
€500
Croquis feutre sans nom
Ludovica Cholet
Painting - 28 x 20 x 0.5 cm Painting - 11 x 7.9 x 0.2 inch
€950
Passando o tempo, passando as horas IX
Rui Gomes
Painting - 33 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch
€500
Passando o tempo, passando as horas X
Rui Gomes
Painting - 33 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch
€500
Passando o tempo, passando as horas XI
Rui Gomes
Painting - 33 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch
€500
Passando o tempo, passando as horas XII
Rui Gomes
Painting - 33 x 24 x 2 cm Painting - 13 x 9.4 x 0.8 inch
€500
Pomegranate Music I
Natalia Yampolskaya
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,450
Pomegranate Music II
Natalia Yampolskaya
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,450
Pomegranate Music III
Natalia Yampolskaya
Painting - 40 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 15.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,450
Abstract red sun
Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Balance sheep head
Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Blue expression II
Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Blue expression I
Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Composition with balls
Dimitar Mitov - Komshin
Painting - 50 x 50 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 19.7 x 0.8 inch
€1,600
Artistic bottle stopper III with Bottle
Jaromir Gargulak
Sculpture - 30 x 13 x 4.5 cm Sculpture - 11.8 x 5.1 x 1.8 inch
€490
Free spirit no. 3
Alexandra Romano
Painting - 50.8 x 40.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 20 x 16 x 1.5 inch
€811
Evolution: dissolving boundaries
Alexandra Romano
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.8 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.7 inch
€678
Ice cream mountains
Alexandra Romano
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.8 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.7 inch
€678
Breath of fresh air
Alexandra Romano
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.8 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.7 inch
€666
Breath of fresh air II
Alexandra Romano
Painting - 40.6 x 50.8 x 1.8 cm Painting - 16 x 20 x 0.7 inch
€666
Primary flames of passion
Alexandra Romano
Painting - 27.9 x 35.6 x 3.8 cm Painting - 11 x 14 x 1.5 inch
€678
Expansion of the mind
Alexandra Romano
Painting - 30.5 x 40.6 x 2.5 cm Painting - 12 x 16 x 1 inch
€670
Changement de paradigme
Lela Migirov
Painting - 50 x 40 x 2 cm Painting - 19.7 x 15.7 x 0.8 inch
€600
L’indien libre, le rêve et le cheval
De Caso Michel
Painting - 38 x 46 x 1.5 cm Painting - 15 x 18.1 x 0.6 inch
€650
Pyramid Chromatic Tone Indica
Frida Raul
Painting - 40 x 30 x 0.1 cm Painting - 15.7 x 11.8 x 0 inch
€700
Cenizas y diamantes XXVI
Cecilia Méndez Casariego
Painting - 45 x 33 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13 x 0.1 inch
€582
Cenizas y diamantes XXV
Cecilia Méndez Casariego
Painting - 45 x 33 x 0.3 cm Painting - 17.7 x 13 x 0.1 inch
€582
Sulla riva del lago
Alexander Daniloff
Painting - 19 x 40 x 0.5 cm Painting - 7.5 x 15.7 x 0.2 inch
€169
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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…