This impressive exhibition has already stunned over 10 million people worldwide and is on CNN’s list of “must-see” exhibitions. If you grew up playing with LEGO® bricks, you won’t want to miss this exhibit, featuring 130 LEGO® sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya! It’s the perfect family outing! Don’t miss it before it leaves town on August 16.
What to expect at the Art of the Brick exhibit
The ‘Art of The Brick’ exhibition is finally open in Toronto for the first time. Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic exhibit, as it’s only in town for a limited time! 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 larger-than-life works of art. If you want to enjoy the exhibit at the best price, consider visiting during the week!
What we love most about this exhibit is the range of sculptures. You’ll see human figures, landscapes, toys, games, everyday items like shoes and umbrellas transformed into extraordinary art, and even famous paintings recreated in LEGO® bricks.
If you love classic art, you won’t want to miss these works transformed before your eyes. Gustav Klimt’s portrait of ‘The Kiss’ will be on display, along with Michelangelo’s ‘David’ and replicas of Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’, Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’, and da Vinci’s ‘Mona Lisa’.
Do you have a family member with a penchant for the prehistoric? Then don’t miss the 20-foot tyrannosaurus rex skeleton.
The “PERNiCiEM: The Endangered Species Connection” room showcases 13 larger-than-life animals at this not-to-be-missed exhibition. See displays that take you inside these creatures’ habitats, including the snow-capped polar bear, a trio of elephants, a Malayan tiger on the prowl, humpback whales, lowland gorillas, beautiful flamingos, and so much more!
Of course, Sawaya’s most famous work will be on display in Toronto. The sculpture Yellow features the torso of a male who rips open his chest to reveal hundreds of LEGO® bricks pouring from it.
What’s new at the exhibition
Visitors can explore several new interactive features throughout the Toronto exhibition. The “Build a Painting” LEGO Art Interactive invites guests to create their own artwork using colorful LEGO bricks, while an interactive kiosk map helps visitors locate each artwork and learn more about its original size and background. There’s also the “Build the Human Form” LEGO Figure Interactive, where you can use oversized LEGO pieces to construct human figures.
Art of the Brick Reviews
“Wow. Really worth seeing this exhibition. We came as a family and we all loved it – even those of us who don’t play with LEGO®. It’s definitely an exhibition for art lovers.” – 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.
🦖 The Art of the Brick: LEGO® art exhibition
📅 Now open
📍Hangar Bay 12, Space 2, Toronto
👤Fun for all. Kids under 4 get in for free!
