While in Sydney I went to see a unique art exhibit — dozens of figures and scenes made up entirely of LEGOs. It is called "The Art of the Brick: DC Comics." I wasn't sure what to expect. I'm not much more than a casual comic book fan and I haven't made anything with LEGOs in years. But I was quite impressed — both with the figures, and the curation of the exhibit. My favorite part was all the wall signs. I thought they were quite thoughtful — and certainly made me think a little deeper about why superheroes resonate so strongly with so many people. I hope you enjoy taking a peek:
I was particularly drawn to this last series of quotes — the character cubed quotes. I thought it was an incredibly clever way for the artist to demonstrate how/why certain characters resonate. By using well known quotes it further emphasizes how superhero lore taps into our cultural zeitgeist.
What are your thoughts after taking a look at the exhibit?
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What a vibrant art scene you have discovered in Australia. Cant wait to go there myself one day. I really enjoy the posts on your visits to museums. Thanks for taking the time to take us on a visit with you.
What a vibrant art scene you have discovered in Australia. Cant wait to go there myself one day. I really enjoy the posts on your visits to museums. Thanks for taking the time to take us on a visit with you.
What a vibrant art scene you have discovered in Australia. Cant wait to go there myself one day. I really enjoy the posts on your visits to museums. Thanks for taking the time to take us on a visit with you.
What a vibrant art scene you have discovered in Australia. Cant wait to go there myself one day. I really enjoy the posts on your visits to museums. Thanks for taking the time to take us on a visit with you.
What a vibrant art scene you have discovered in Australia. Cant wait to go there myself one day. I really enjoy the posts on your visits to museums. Thanks for taking the time to take us on a visit with you.
What a vibrant art scene you have discovered in Australia. Cant wait to go there myself one day. I really enjoy the posts on your visits to museums. Thanks for taking the time to take us on a visit with you.
Love it! When we went to Legoland in FLA a few years ago I spent two days just looking at the details of the countries that were built with Legos. Such attention to detail makes me notice objects more when they are made out of blocks the same shape.
Love it! When we went to Legoland in FLA a few years ago I spent two days just looking at the details of the countries that were built with Legos. Such attention to detail makes me notice objects more when they are made out of blocks the same shape.
Love it! When we went to Legoland in FLA a few years ago I spent two days just looking at the details of the countries that were built with Legos. Such attention to detail makes me notice objects more when they are made out of blocks the same shape.
Love it! When we went to Legoland in FLA a few years ago I spent two days just looking at the details of the countries that were built with Legos. Such attention to detail makes me notice objects more when they are made out of blocks the same shape.
Love it! When we went to Legoland in FLA a few years ago I spent two days just looking at the details of the countries that were built with Legos. Such attention to detail makes me notice objects more when they are made out of blocks the same shape.
Love it! When we went to Legoland in FLA a few years ago I spent two days just looking at the details of the countries that were built with Legos. Such attention to detail makes me notice objects more when they are made out of blocks the same shape.
Just went to Legoland and was impressed by the scale and design there. Bring a huge WonderWoman fan I loved that you shared this! I agree on the quotes. I screen shot a bunch of them.
Just went to Legoland and was impressed by the scale and design there. Bring a huge WonderWoman fan I loved that you shared this! I agree on the quotes. I screen shot a bunch of them.
Just went to Legoland and was impressed by the scale and design there. Bring a huge WonderWoman fan I loved that you shared this! I agree on the quotes. I screen shot a bunch of them.
Just went to Legoland and was impressed by the scale and design there. Bring a huge WonderWoman fan I loved that you shared this! I agree on the quotes. I screen shot a bunch of them.
Just went to Legoland and was impressed by the scale and design there. Bring a huge WonderWoman fan I loved that you shared this! I agree on the quotes. I screen shot a bunch of them.
Just went to Legoland and was impressed by the scale and design there. Bring a huge WonderWoman fan I loved that you shared this! I agree on the quotes. I screen shot a bunch of them.
Again an awesome view into the world of artistry. I have never been to Lego Land in Florida or abroad. This is just fantastic.
Julie you are a Super Hero in your own right. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I loved the quotes, Very exciting to see my favorite modern day Author J.K Rowling quoting too. This is a definite keeper. I think the quote that resonated with me was from Beowulf.
All the quotes are spot on. Love this awesome.
Fawna
Again an awesome view into the world of artistry. I have never been to Lego Land in Florida or abroad. This is just fantastic.
Julie you are a Super Hero in your own right. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I loved the quotes, Very exciting to see my favorite modern day Author J.K Rowling quoting too. This is a definite keeper. I think the quote that resonated with me was from Beowulf.
All the quotes are spot on. Love this awesome.
Fawna
Again an awesome view into the world of artistry. I have never been to Lego Land in Florida or abroad. This is just fantastic.
Julie you are a Super Hero in your own right. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I loved the quotes, Very exciting to see my favorite modern day Author J.K Rowling quoting too. This is a definite keeper. I think the quote that resonated with me was from Beowulf.
All the quotes are spot on. Love this awesome.
Fawna
Again an awesome view into the world of artistry. I have never been to Lego Land in Florida or abroad. This is just fantastic.
Julie you are a Super Hero in your own right. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I loved the quotes, Very exciting to see my favorite modern day Author J.K Rowling quoting too. This is a definite keeper. I think the quote that resonated with me was from Beowulf.
All the quotes are spot on. Love this awesome.
Fawna
Again an awesome view into the world of artistry. I have never been to Lego Land in Florida or abroad. This is just fantastic.
Julie you are a Super Hero in your own right. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I loved the quotes, Very exciting to see my favorite modern day Author J.K Rowling quoting too. This is a definite keeper. I think the quote that resonated with me was from Beowulf.
All the quotes are spot on. Love this awesome.
Fawna
Again an awesome view into the world of artistry. I have never been to Lego Land in Florida or abroad. This is just fantastic.
Julie you are a Super Hero in your own right. Thank you for sharing this with us.
I loved the quotes, Very exciting to see my favorite modern day Author J.K Rowling quoting too. This is a definite keeper. I think the quote that resonated with me was from Beowulf.
All the quotes are spot on. Love this awesome.
Fawna
Oh, wow! These are truly amazing! And you are quit right about the quotes–they make the whole exhibit much more meaningful.
Oh, wow! These are truly amazing! And you are quit right about the quotes–they make the whole exhibit much more meaningful.
Oh, wow! These are truly amazing! And you are quit right about the quotes–they make the whole exhibit much more meaningful.
Oh, wow! These are truly amazing! And you are quit right about the quotes–they make the whole exhibit much more meaningful.
Oh, wow! These are truly amazing! And you are quit right about the quotes–they make the whole exhibit much more meaningful.
Oh, wow! These are truly amazing! And you are quit right about the quotes–they make the whole exhibit much more meaningful.
I would love to see this exhibit of Nathan’s. I managed to catch the one in Philadephia last year by complete surprise. His works of art just boggles the mind – well at least it did mine.
I would love to see this exhibit of Nathan’s. I managed to catch the one in Philadephia last year by complete surprise. His works of art just boggles the mind – well at least it did mine.
I would love to see this exhibit of Nathan’s. I managed to catch the one in Philadephia last year by complete surprise. His works of art just boggles the mind – well at least it did mine.
I would love to see this exhibit of Nathan’s. I managed to catch the one in Philadephia last year by complete surprise. His works of art just boggles the mind – well at least it did mine.
I would love to see this exhibit of Nathan’s. I managed to catch the one in Philadephia last year by complete surprise. His works of art just boggles the mind – well at least it did mine.
I would love to see this exhibit of Nathan’s. I managed to catch the one in Philadephia last year by complete surprise. His works of art just boggles the mind – well at least it did mine.
Truly amazing and thank you for sharing.
Truly amazing and thank you for sharing.
Truly amazing and thank you for sharing.
Truly amazing and thank you for sharing.
Truly amazing and thank you for sharing.
Truly amazing and thank you for sharing.
There is currently an exhibit called The Art of the Brick that is touring the US. I just saw it in Cincinnati and it was fabulous! This particular show focuses on recreating famous works of art out of Legos. Truly remarkable the skill it takes to translate a flat painting using a 3 dimensional medium.
There is currently an exhibit called The Art of the Brick that is touring the US. I just saw it in Cincinnati and it was fabulous! This particular show focuses on recreating famous works of art out of Legos. Truly remarkable the skill it takes to translate a flat painting using a 3 dimensional medium.
There is currently an exhibit called The Art of the Brick that is touring the US. I just saw it in Cincinnati and it was fabulous! This particular show focuses on recreating famous works of art out of Legos. Truly remarkable the skill it takes to translate a flat painting using a 3 dimensional medium.
There is currently an exhibit called The Art of the Brick that is touring the US. I just saw it in Cincinnati and it was fabulous! This particular show focuses on recreating famous works of art out of Legos. Truly remarkable the skill it takes to translate a flat painting using a 3 dimensional medium.
There is currently an exhibit called The Art of the Brick that is touring the US. I just saw it in Cincinnati and it was fabulous! This particular show focuses on recreating famous works of art out of Legos. Truly remarkable the skill it takes to translate a flat painting using a 3 dimensional medium.
There is currently an exhibit called The Art of the Brick that is touring the US. I just saw it in Cincinnati and it was fabulous! This particular show focuses on recreating famous works of art out of Legos. Truly remarkable the skill it takes to translate a flat painting using a 3 dimensional medium.
I agree that I probably couldn’t paint on an actual building or street.
I agree that I probably couldn’t paint on an actual building or street.
I agree that I probably couldn’t paint on an actual building or street.
I agree that I probably couldn’t paint on an actual building or street.
I agree that I probably couldn’t paint on an actual building or street.
I agree that I probably couldn’t paint on an actual building or street.