Lego art exhibition coming to Raleigh

The Art Of The Brick features more than 90 colorful sculptures.

A gif of different Art of the Brick exhibits.

This exhibit has toured 100+ cities in 24 countries.

Video provided by Art of the Brick

The Art Of The Brick, an exhibition of Lego art by artist Nathan Sawaya, will take over the space that currently houses Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience at Pleasant Valley Promenade.

Starting Thursday, May 18, the space at 6240 Glenwood Ave. will house more than one million Lego bricks crafted into 90+ eye-catching sculptures. The innovative exhibit will include a 20-foot T. rex skeleton, reimagined versions of famous masterpieces like Leonardo da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa,” and other original life-size sculptures.

Bonus: While visiting the expo, guests can explore a play and construction area to create their own Lego sculptures. Tickets (ages 13+) start at $22.

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