Miniature art exhibition, with pieces as small as a person’s finger, is making US debut in New York

By William On Feb 11, 2023

A new immersive art exhibition featuring more than 180 miniature works, and 32 featured artists, is making its New York City debut, with some pieces as small as a person’s finger.

The exhibition ‘Small is beautiful, in miniature’ is a traveling art show that has already toured Paris and London. Now, for the first time, the little art treasures will be coming to the US beginning February 21 at a space at 718 Broadway in Manhattan.

The exhibition highlights art from contemporary works, pop culture, historic museum replicas, and original works of art.

Various media are on display: paint, paper, wood, clay. One of the highlights is an origami statue made entirely of tiny folds of paper, as well as a Greek statue and the Cult classic album cover from the iconic ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show’.

One of the curators described the exhibition as a mix between ‘reality and dream and the absurdity of the world’. While some art lovers who have already seen the exhibit have praised his “art, imagination and patience.”

The exhibition highlights art from contemporary works, pop culture, historic museum replicas, and original works of art that will debut in New York City on February 21.

A variety of tiny tropical fruits: mangoes, lemons and papaya in a bowl and a gift box

Legendary actor Al Pacino is seen in miniature as the designer puts the finishing touches on his face.

A small painting of a chair displayed in a room displays bold, vibrant colors.

A beautiful Greek statue on display as one of the amazing miniature works of art featured in the “Small Is Beautiful Miniature Exhibition.”

‘Small is Beautiful, Miniature Art’ is the first international exhibition to collect the work of 32 international miniature artists and present their work to the general public. The total collection has 130 miniatures and 80 photographic pieces.

The show will feature 32 talented performers hailing from the UK, France, Belgium, Sweden, Bosnia, Germany and the UK.

The #MiniatureArt exhibit began as an online phenomenon, “offering exclusive access to the ‘magical and sometimes unusual worlds of some of the movement’s greatest artists,’ according to the website.

‘Small is beautiful, Miniature Art’ is an incredible journey and a unique experience that offers behind-the-scenes access to small-scale universes full of art and poetry, limited only by the creative vision of its authors,’ the site reads. .

The family-friendly show will also host creative miniature art workshops for kids ages 5-8 and 9-12, offered in partnership with Private Picassos, an in-person and virtual art studio creating art experiences for kids and adults around the world. world.

Some of the art pieces are as small as a person’s finger. This work reproduces the cult classic album cover from the iconic The Rocky Horror Picture Show.

The interior of a person’s house is full of details in the library and the “stone” fireplace.

An assortment of realistic miniature pizzas with various toppings are the size of a thin fingernail

A small tennis match takes place on the surface of a watermelon.

In the world of miniatures, a shoelace can be mistaken for a sea creature.

This miniature mouse can search the world wide web

These workshops are available for groups of up to 12 children and reservations are recommended.

The exhibition lasts 85 minutes and will be open from Tuesday to Thursday from 10 am to 7 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Visitors can purchase tickets online, which is recommended and guarantees entry to the show. Same-day tickets can be purchased online, subject to availability.