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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.

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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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