One million bricks remake Starry. American artist Nathan Sawaya turns familiar LEGO bricks into large contemporary sculpture. The touring exhibition The Art of the Brick now arrives at Hall 3 in Nantes.

What you need to know

American artist Nathan Sawaya turns familiar LEGO bricks into large contemporary sculpture. The touring exhibition The Art of the Brick now arrives at Hall 3 in Nantes.

More than one million bricks form over ninety works, from original human figures to reimagined versions of Michelangelo’s David, Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Leonardo’s Mona Lisa.

For art, design and LEGO enthusiasts, and older children curious about volume and structure. Allow time for detail and check photography and accessibility arrangements.

Where
Hall 3 – Entrance 1, 44 Rue des Pays de la Loire, 44300 Nantes, France
When
The date and time slot you choose when booking
Price
From €17.70
Note
Before booking, check date, slot, language, minimum age, late-entry and cancellation rules, and accessibility

View each silhouette from a distance before moving close to colour and connections; the fascination lies in how familiar bricks become different things at two viewing distances.

Check before you go

Dates, availability and external conditions can change. Confirm the latest information with the official source.

The Art of the Brick Nantes: 90+ LEGO sculptures
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