The Art of the Brick Debuts at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
Named one of the world’s must‑see exhibitions by CNN, The Art of the Brick is now on display at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science.
Created by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya, the exhibit showcases the largest collection of original LEGO® creations and reimagined versions of iconic works of art—all built from scratch. Over 100 pieces, assembled from nearly one billion LEGO bricks, were meticulously crafted by Sawaya himself, a process that spanned weeks and months.
The experience begins in the museum’s lobby with Pegasus, a soaring homage to Dallas’s iconic skyline, suspended overhead. Visitors then move through a series of themed rooms, each revealing a new chapter of artistic history.
The first room highlights masterpieces: Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Michelangelo’s David, and Vermeer’s Girl with a Pearl Earring are all reinterpreted in vibrant LEGO detail.
In the second room, ancient sculptures come to life—towering recreations of classical figures mingle with contemporary pieces. Bright, oversized skulls line the walls, and the popular Yellow sculpture, known from Lady Gaga’s “G.U.Y.” video, draws a crowd.
No exhibit at the Perot would be complete without dinosaurs. A massive 20‑foot‑long Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton, constructed from over 80,000 LEGO bricks, towers over visitors in the final room.
The closing space, The Science of the Brick, invites guests to unleash their inner engineer. Experiment with a color‑based musical machine, or race LEGO derby cars for a touch of playful competition.
The Art of the Brick will run through August 18, 2019.
Header Photo Credit: JerSean Golatt/Perot Museum of Nature and Science
