While Lego has always been a much loved pasttime for adults and children alike, its popularity boomed during the pandemic and has only continued to do so since. And this Spring you can immerse yourself in the magical world of LEGO with The Art of the Brick – an immersive exhibition from the world of artist Nathan Sawaya which is launching in Shoreditch this spring. An all-new show it will feature 90+ LEGO sculptures made up of over a million bricks. The collection includes a great variety of sculptures including re-imagined versions of some of the world’s most famous art masterpieces, such as Michelangelo’s David, Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa alongside creative and imaginative original works.
Alongside the re-imagining of iconic art world pieces, the exhibition will also unveil of a giant version of ‘Yellow’ — Sawaya’s most famous sculpture and ‘Perniciem’ (Latin for ruin, disaster, and death) that highlights endangered species in their natural environments.
Exhibition Hub is the company behind the wildly popular Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Claude Monet: The Immersive Experience and the new, international smash hit Bubble World. Exhibition Hub has been working with Mr. Sawaya and his team for the past three years to bring the all-new Art of The Brick Immersive Experience to life.
Tickets for Art of The Brick Immersive Experience officially go on sale on 31st January but those who sign up for the waitlist now will unlock early access to purchase tickets.
“London holds a special place in my heart and I’m very excited to be bringing the Art of the Brick back to Brick Lane after almost 10 years. I was touched by how many people connected with my art in 2014 and I hope to rekindle the magic I felt here 10 years ago and share the art with a city that never ceases to amaze me.” said Mr. Sawaya.
Gilles Colinet, Marketing Director & Lead Design Exhibition Hub noted: “With The Art of The Brick, the only exhibition of its kind in the world to showcase the art of Nathan Sawaya, we are particularly pleased to be able to offer visitors of all ages the chance to discover the art of Lego sculpture in a way they never did before !”
The exhibition promises to be a fun day out for adults and children alike, including a ‘Play and Build’ area that gives guests free reign to explore their creativity, while also experiencing both familiar pieces for art-fans and pieces exploring childhood fun and emotions.
Information:
Waitlist Launch – Weds 24th Jan
Tickets go on sale – Weds 31st Jan
Open to public: March 2024
