Date/Time
Date(s) - 06/16/2018 - 01/07/2019
12:00 am
Location
Carnegie Science Center
Categories
Marvel at an exhibition of American artist Nathan Sawaya’s critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the Lego brick.
Introduced in 1949, is a line of plastic interlocking construction toys produced by a private company in Denmark. The brand’s name comes from a Danish phrase that translates as “play well.” Over the years, Lego has grown to embrace theme parks, video games, movies and be treated as material for sculpture.
From child’s toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, “The Art of the Brick” features original pieces as well as re-imagined versions of the world’s most famous art masterpieces like Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh’s (1853-1890) “Starry Night” and Italian artist Leonardo Da Vinci’s (1452-1519) “Mona Lisa”. In addition is a gallery showcasing an innovative, multimedia collection of Lego brick-infused photography produced in tandem with award-winning photographer Dean West.
The exhibit is an adventure for adults, children, art enthusiasts and anyone who has ever picked up a Lego and let their imagination run free.
Address
One Allegheny Avenue,
Pittsburgh,
PA
15212
United States