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

Feb. 11, 2023
Miniature art exhibition, with pieces as small as a person's finger, is making US debut in New York

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

The 'Small is Beautiful, Miniature Exhibition' is a traveling art show that has already toured Paris and London. Now, for the first time the tiny troves of art are coming to the US, starting February 21 at a space at 718 Broadway in Manhattan.  

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

Various mediums - paint, paper, wood, clay - are on display. One of the highlights is an origami statue made completely from tiny folds of paper, as well as a Greek statue and the cult classic album cover of 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 its 'artistry, imagination and patience.' 

'Small is beautiful, Miniature Art' is the first international exhibition to compile the work of 32 international miniature artists and present their work to the general public. The total collection features 130 miniatures and 80 photographic pieces. 

The show will feature 32 talented artists that hail from the UK, France, Belgium, Sweden, Bosnia, Germany and the UK. 

The #MiniatureArt exhibition started as a phenomenon online, 'offering exclusive access to the 'magical and sometimes unusual worlds of some of the greatest artists in the movement,' 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 artistry and poetry, whose only limit is the creative vision of their authors,' the site reads.

The family friendly show will also host creative miniature art workshops for children ages five to eight and nine to 12, offered in partnership with Private Picassos - a virtual and in-person art studio that creates art experiences for kids and adults throughout the world.

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

The exhibition is 85-minutes long and will be open Tuesday through Thursday 10am to 7pm; Friday and Saturday 10am to 8 pm and Sunday 10am to 7 pm. 

Visitors can purchase tickets online which is recommended and guarantees entry into the show. Same day tickets may be purchased on-line, depending on availability.  


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