Art we like

Diana Beltran Herrera

We're really enjoying Diana Beltran Herrera’s latest work where she transforms paper into a dynamic coral ecosystem. Each piece captures the fragility and beauty of living organisms.

Leonardo Ulian

As Wimbledon gets underway this week, our attention has been grabbed by London-based artist Leonard Ulian, who cleverly merges two disparate elements - analogue equipment with an array of electronic pieces found in digital devices.

National Art Library

This collection include treasures from Queen Mary, who commissioned miniature books for her dolls’ house, and reflect a period when publishers competed to create ever smaller, intricately crafted volumes that remain beautifully detailed and (with a magnifying glass) still readable. They can be viewed at the National Art Library, V&A South Kensington.

Lisa Stevens

Lisa Stevens’ ceramic sculptures draw striking inspiration from the intricate beauty of marine life. From sea urchins to coral and nudibranchs, each vibrant piece is uniquely glazed and textured, blending underwater influences with hints of the celestial and anatomical. Dive deeper into her extraordinary world to discover the full story behind these captivating creations.

Caroline Södergren

Stockholm-based artist Caroline Södergren creates ornately illustrated eggshells using the Ukrainian wax-resist method called pysanka. Södergren’s motifs stray from tradition, featuring botanical designs, beetles and mythical creatures. Discover her one-of-a-kind pieces on Instagram—the perfect alternative to a chocolate egg this Easter!

Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends

We were incredibly proud to collaborate with Aardman on our Wallace & Gromit Weather Clock. Now, you can step even further into their world at the Young V&A. Running until 15 November 2026, it’s a wonderful opportunity to explore the craft that inspired our collaboration.

Juliet Macleod

Working under the name "The Cloudberry Workshop," Juliet Macleod creates wheel-thrown porcelain influenced by the rugged Scottish coastline. Her pieces are designed to be functional yet evocative of the natural world, bringing a piece of the coast into the home.

Maho Motoyama

Based in Los Angeles, Maho Motoyama is a designer who finds beauty in the mathematical precision of paper folding. Her intricate templates allow users to create stunning 3D structures from a single flat sheet. Her work is a marriage of minimalist design and complex geometry, rewarding patience and precision.

Lenker Bayer

Lenker Bayer is the visionary behind the "Tiny Art Show" in Provo, Utah. This unique project provides a 1:6 scale gallery space for local artists to showcase their work, proving that big ideas don't always require large canvases. By shrinking the gallery experience, Bayer highlights the precision of miniature art.

Jessica Drenk

Jessica Drenk transforms the mundane into the extraordinary. In her "Implements" series, she glues together thousands of simple wooden pencils and carves the resulting mass into organic, fossil-like shapes. Her work encourages us to look at everyday objects around us with fresh eyes and a sense of wonder.

Noriki Okada

Noriki Okada has redefined the traditional Japanese school backpack, or *randoseru*. His samurai-inspired designs incorporate traditional leatherworking techniques with a bold, historical aesthetic. By blending utility with cultural artistry, Okada creates objects built to withstand childhood while carrying the weight of tradition.

Zim&Zou

French duo Lucie Thomas and Thibault Zimmermann, known as Zim&Zou, eschew computer-aided design in favor of handcrafted paper sculptures. Their work is characterized by vibrant colors and an astonishing level of detail. Everything they create is fashioned from hand-cut paper, reminding us of the potential held within a simple sheet of paper.

Vanessa Hogge

Working from her studio in London, Vanessa Hogge creates stunning "wallflowers"—intricate porcelain vessels covered in thousands of tiny, handmade clay blossoms. Inspired by the textures of daisies and chrysanthemums, her work is a monochromatic explosion of botanical detail. Each petal is individually sculpted, resulting in a piece that feels both organic and disciplined.

Heather Rios

Heather Rios brings a delightful sense of "trompe l'oeil" to the world of fiber arts. She is celebrated for her incredibly realistic miniature cake slices, which she "bakes" using a combination of polymer clay and intricate embroidery. The textures she achieves are so convincing they almost look good enough to eat.

Kinoshita Mokugei

The artisans at Kinoshita Mokugei are masters of Kumiko, a traditional Japanese woodworking technique that involves assembling intricate geometric patterns without the use of a single nail or glue. Each tiny piece of wood is carved to fit with absolute precision. The resulting screens are breathtaking examples of patience, mathematics, and heritage craft.

Minnie-Mae Studio

Margate-based Minnie-Mae Studio is known for its thoughtfully designed, whimsical interior objects, including handcrafted ceramics, printed textiles, and home decor pieces. Designer Minnie-Mae Stott infuses her creations with nostalgia and individuality, reflecting a connection to her family's traditions. Drawing inspiration from hours spent with her late grandmother podding peas and picking redcurrants, you can discover her pieces at minniemae.co.uk.

Chris Millar

Chris Millar’s work is a vibrant explosion of kinetic energy and intricate detail. Known for his "Mirthful Miscellanea," Millar crafts complex sculptures that often incorporate moving parts, clockwork mechanisms, and a dizzying array of tiny, hand-painted figures.

Each piece tells a frantic, maximalist story, pulling the viewer into a world of mechanical curiosity and dark humor. It’s the kind of work you can stare at for hours and still find a new detail tucked away in a gear or behind a lever.

Saori Matsushita

Working out of her studio in Seattle, Saori Matsushita creates porcelain work that defies the typical expectations of the medium. Her pieces often mimic the soft textures of folded paper, draped fabric, or organic fibers, blurring the lines between hard ceramic and delicate textile.

By focusing on the tactile quality of her surfaces, Matsushita creates vessels that feel alive and in motion. Her work is a testament to the versatility of clay and the skill required to make a rigid material appear remarkably fluid.

Christian Marclay

Few artworks capture the relentless march of time quite like Christian Marclay’s "The Clock." This 24-hour cinematic masterpiece is a montage of thousands of film and television clips that feature clocks or references to time.

The genius lies in its synchronization: the time shown on screen is perfectly calibrated to the actual time in the gallery. It is a dizzying, hypnotic journey through film history that turns the act of clock-watching into a profound artistic experience.

Shannon Taylor

Based in San Francisco, Shannon Taylor invites us into a whimsical, miniature world with her "Night Market" series. Shannon painstakingly creates tiny, enchanted dioramas tucked away inside antique cosmetic compacts and vintage jewelry boxes.

Each piece is a pocket-sized narrative, featuring watercolor paintings and delicate cut-outs that depict lush gardens and ethereal scenes. Her work serves as a beautiful reminder that wonder can be found in the smallest of spaces, provided you take the time to look closely.

Anthony McCall

Currently captivating audiences at the Tate Modern, Anthony McCall’s "Solid Light" installations are a masterclass in the intersection of sculpture, cinema, and drawing. By using thin mists to reveal the path of projected light, McCall creates seemingly tangible volumetric forms that visitors can physically inhabit.

These "light films" evolve slowly over time, demanding a rhythmic attention that perfectly mirrors our own obsession with the passage of the hours. It is an immersive experience that challenges how we perceive space and the ephemeral nature of light itself.