If you grew up playing with LEGO® bricks, then you’re not going to want to miss out on this exhibit featuring over 150 LEGO® life-sized sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya including human figures, and classic art. The Art of the Brick: An Exhibition of LEGO® has already made waves around the world, impressing over 10 million visitors in all—and it’s finally open at the Armory Studios NY in Schenectady. But not for long, it’s leaving town in mid-November. Get your tickets here!
Plus, don’t miss out on the Halloween celebration! 🎃 From October 24 to November 2, a spook-tacular surprise awaits the little ones! Enjoy sweet treats and merch like these toy-filled pumpkins, Halloween squeeze toys and more!
Former New York City lawyer turned contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya is the mastermind behind this stunning exhibition that takes these small plastic LEGO® bricks and turns them into stunning, larger-than-life masterpieces.
If you’re a lover of classic art like Gustav Klimt’s famous portrait of ‘The Kiss’ will be on display, as well as Michelangelo’s ‘David’ statue, and replicas of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’, Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’, and Da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’. Get your tickets here!
If you have a family member with a penchant for the prehistoric, don’t miss the 20-foot Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton.
Of course, one of Sawaya’s most famous sculptures is on display. Yellow depicts a man ripping open his chest with hundreds of LEGO® bricks pouring out. Whether you’re drawn to art, animals, or just cool creations, this exhibition has something for everyone. Snag your tickets here!
Art of the Brick Reviews
The ‘Art of The Brick Experience’ exhibition is only in town for a short time. Check out the reviews from guests who loved the experience.
“Wow. Really worth seeing this exhibition. We came as a family (aged 13, 17, 47 and 55) and we all loved it – even those of us who don’t play with Lego. It’s definitely an exhibition for art lovers <3.” – Jean-François M.
“Perfect! A very original exhibit with superb creations. Congrats to Nathan Sawaya” – Muriel B.
“Spent 90 minutes looking at the exhibits and letting grandchildren play in the interactive area. We all enjoyed every minute of it!” – Becky A.
📍 Location: Armory Studios NY – 125 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, New York 12305