This Week in Miniatures

Welcome to the latest WEEkly Round Up of news and reports from the MiniWorld! (Photo: Moshe Samter deutschland.de)

The Appeal of Tiny Food

National Geographic takes on the topic and interest in food miniatures. This, combined with all things "Cute," amounts to a billion dollar business (who knew?). Mini veggies in photo by Sharon Harbison.

Architectural Miniatures

Take a peak inside the world of architectural modeling and the skilled makers who create these towers of tiny. More awesome photos in this article by Curbed New York.

Making Memories in Miniature

Miniaturist Pui-Lim (AKA "PicoWorm") from Malaysia is featured in this story from New Straights Times. Ms. Lim recreates structure in miniature as a way of preserving "the old and forgotten" that helps evokes feelings of nostalgia.

BadAss Miniatures: Extended!

The last day to see our BADASS Miniatures exhibition at YoHo Artist Studios is Saturday, August 4 (11am to 5pm) - Call 914-231-9871 to schedule an appointment if you're planning to be in the Yonkers NY area.

Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n Roll

Several pieces from the BadAss Miniatures exhibition will be on view at the Guild Show at the Hartford Windsor Marriott on September 22 and 23. (Photo: "Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n Roll" by Ann Marie Mathius)

Home Town Museum of Miniatures

Moshe Samter recreated his childhood hometown in miniature and then opened a museum in Israel to showcase and share his work. Oh, and he's 95 years old! (From Deutschland.de)

Mini Treasures for Sale!

Artisan-signed ("BBE" 1995) old School miniature folk-art hand-painted corner cabinet from an estate is available in our Facebook Shop or message us for purchase info!

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LOOSE ENDS:

> Meet Ann Ernst. Ann has been making miniatures for over 2 decades. We like Ann. (Dartmouth Tribune)

> Iconic miniaturist Bill Robertson presents "Maximum Miniatures" in his second Ted Talk.

> Miniatures move front and center in this new mini (ha!) series "Sharp Objects" starring Amy Adams premiering this fall on HBO.

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ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES

D. Thomas Miniatures is a retail and gallery destination featuring top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale structure, furniture and accessories. The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it! The gallery space showcases work in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.

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This Week in Miniatures

Welcome to the latest WEEkly round up of the latest news and reports from the MiniWorld! (Photo: Gulliver's Gate, NYC)

Artist TedTalk: Mohammad Hafez

Artist, architect and miniaturist Mohamad Hafez is featured in this piece from Al Jazeera. Mr. Hafez recreates homes and structures that describe the ravages of war in his home country of Syria (Unpacked: Refugee Baggage). More in this recent Ted Talk:

ROAD TRIP!

We had a quite an adventure when we (finally!) visited Gulliver's Gate, the miniatures mecca in Times Square, New York City!

Allow for ample time to go through the entire attraction, there is so much to see! Plan a return trip as they add (and take away) from the display to introduce new miniatures. More from our little adventure can be found on our InstagramTV station.

Dollhouse: SUPER-SIZED

This extra large dollhouse was installed on the outside of Palais de Tokyo and is part of a new showing of work by Amabouz Taturo.

The exhibition: "Another Banana Day for the Dream-Fish" is on view through September. How's THAT name for an art show?

Mini Treasures:

Here's a look at some of the mini treasures available for sale at D. Thomas Miniatures. Check out our Facebook Shop or message us for purchase inquiries!

Visit Cold Spring NY!

Summer is a great time to visit Cold Spring, NY (plan now!) and to shop the D. Thomas Miniatures outpost at The Shoppes at 103 Main Street! Restaurant reco: Cold Spring Depot for an awesome burger.

LOOSE ENDS:

> DIY'ers won't want to miss this HOW TO make an underwater dystopian cityscape! From the guys over at TESTED.com.

> Artist Brooke Weston creates very cool environments in miniature using reclaimed taxidermy.

> "Doobs" is dubbed the new name for 3D miniatures which are growing in popularity in this report from NBC Nightly News.

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ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES

D. Thomas Miniatures is a retail and gallery destination featuring top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale structure, furniture and accessories. The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it! The gallery space showcases work in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.

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This Week in Miniatures

Welcome to the latest WEEkly round up of the latest news and reports from the MiniWorld! (Photo: Hereditary starring Toni Collette)

Hereditary Opens and Miniacs Applaud!

Hereditary, a new film directed by writer/director Ari Aster, may be considered one of the scariest movies of the year, but it's the miniatures featured in the film which are taking center stage. More here on the miniatures and visual effects which are creating a buzz in the miniWorld.

D. Thomas Miniatures on Instagram TV!

Check us out on new Instagram TV - - we'll be posting new, original content (miniatures!) to keep you entertained. If you're don't already use Instagram, this is a great reason to start!

Modern Miniatures at MOMA!

Bodys Isek Kingelez: City Dreams opens at the Museum of Modern Art in NYC. The show features "vibrant, ambitious sculptures created from an incredible range of everyday materials and found objects—colored paper, commercial packaging, plastic, soda cans, and bottle caps —all meticulously repurposed and arranged." On view through January 2019.

Mr. Kingelez in featured in this YouTube interview:

BadAss Makes News!

A Big Thank you to Journal News/LoHud and writer Michelle Falkenstein for covering our little show! The online version can be found here. (Photo: BadAss Pottery by Carolyn Nygren Curran)

BadAss Miniatures – Causing a Little Trouble is on view by appointment at our studio/gallery through July 22 in Yonkers, New York. For a full details, along with additional images from the show, head here.

Petite Pride!

Gulliver's Gate NYC celebrates Pride Month with this BIG little vignette featuring marchers outside The Stonewall Inn, the epicenter of the gay rights movement! The full story is here from MetroSource Magazine.

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ABOUT D. THOMAS MINIATURES

D. Thomas Miniatures is a retail and gallery destination featuring top quality collectibles including 1/12th scale structure, furniture and accessories. The concept, designed to appeal to collectors, crafters and enthusiasts was created, in part, to raise awareness of miniatures as a decorative art form and to introduce the discipline not only to a new generation but to those who may just be discovering it! The gallery space showcases work in miniature by well-known artists from all over the world.

Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest or contact us here!