Thursday, 15 January 2015

Art of the Brick Museum displays Lego Bricks Art in Africa


According to Wikipedia, Art is a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities. This definition means that Art is no longer restricted to using a brush and Canvas and can be display or portrayed through anything and any means.

One of the most unusual art exhibitions commenced in Cape Town, South Africa in December 2014. The exhibition had on display artwork made entirely out of Lego bricks. 

Art of the Brick exhibition displayed astounding art pieces such as iconic works of art, historical structures, and prehistoric animals. 

The phenomenal display is the work of acclaimed New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya. The display is set to run in Cape Town from 12 December 2014 until Saturday, 28 February 2015 with 76 colorful, large-scale figures and portraits made entirely from tiny Lego pieces.

The exhibition will be back again in Johannesburg, South Africa by May 13 – August 2, 2015.

See some of the artwork after the cut..