Nathan Sawaya is an award-winning artist that creates awe-inspiring works of art out of LEGO bricks, his global exhibition has broken attendance records around the globe, and his art is obsessively and painstakingly crafted, his art consists of playing with the material, color, movement, light, and perspective. He has earned a top position in the world of contemporary art and has created a new dimension by merging Pop Art and Surrealism in awe-inspiring and groundbreaking ways.

THE ART OF THE BRICK is a global touring exhibition created by artist Nathan Sawaya. The exhibition features large-scale sculptures constructed entirely out of toy building blocks: LEGO bricks. Sawaya is the first artist to take LEGO into the art world, and this exhibition is the first of its kind to focus exclusively on LEGO as an art medium.

The exhibition includes a wide variety of sculptures, ranging from lifelike representations of people and animals, to abstract and surreal creations. Each piece is built using thousands of individual LEGO bricks, and the attention to detail and craftsmanship is truly impressive.

One of the unique aspects of the exhibition is that it appeals to both children and adults. The playful nature of the LEGO bricks and the intricate designs of the sculptures resonate with audiences of all ages. The exhibition has been praised for its ability to bridge the gap between traditional and contemporary art forms.

THE ART OF THE BRICK has been showcased around the world, and has broken attendance records in many cities. The exhibition has been praised for its ability to educate, inspire, and excite audiences.

“These works are very personal to me, since they reflect my growth as an artist as I strove to discover my creative identity,” said Sawaya. “The museum exhibition is accessible because it engages the child in all of us while simultaneously illuminating sophisticated and complex concepts. Everyone can relate to the medium since it is a toy that many children have at home. But my goal with this exhibition when it first debuted in 2007 was to elevate this simple plaything to a place it has never been before.”

Nathan Sawaya | THE ART OF THE BRICK

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