News
July 30, 2025The Art of the Brick Ribbon-Cutting & Preview August 6
The highly anticipated The Art of the Brick, the world’s most popular display of LEGO® art, will open to the public on Thursday, August 7 at Armory Studios NY in downtown Schenectady. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and VIP/Media preview will be held Wednesday, August 6 at 11 a.m.
Following the success of immersive exhibitions Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Dinos Alive!, and the inaugural season of NY Phoenix Basketball, this groundbreaking exhibit brings internationally acclaimed LEGO® artistry to the Capital Region.
Created by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya, and presented by Exhibition Hub, The Art of the Brick has toured globally with celebrated runs in cities including New York, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., London, Paris and Berlin. The exhibition features more than 100 awe-inspiring works of art built from over one million LEGO bricks, combining Sawaya’s original sculptures with reimagined versions of iconic masterpieces such as Michelangelo’s David, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, and Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.
Reserve tickets to The Art of the Brick are available now with standard admission starting at $19.90 for adults and $14.90 for children. Discounted tickets also available for seniors, students, military veterans, families, and larger groups (over 8 people).
To purchase tickets click here or https://theartofthebrickexpo.com/schenectady
Tickets will also be available for purchase at the venue.
Among the exhibition’s showstoppers is a 20-foot-long Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton constructed from more than 80,000 LEGO bricks. Fans will also recognize Yellow, the life-sized sculpture of a man opening his chest as a cascade of yellow LEGO bricks spills out—a piece that has become a pop culture icon appearing in everything from fashion campaigns to Lady Gaga’s “G.U.Y.” music video.
The exhibition also features a multimedia collection created in collaboration with award-winning photographer Dean West, offering visitors an innovative fusion of LEGO sculpture and photography.
Free parking, including ADA-accessible parking, is available for The Art of the Brick. Detailed parking information, along with details on where visitors can eat, drink, play and stay in Schenectady County while attending the exhibit, is available at Discover Schenectady’s dedicated web page located here.
The Art of the Brick promises an unforgettable, family-friendly experience for art lovers, LEGO fans, and visitors of all ages. Don’t miss the chance to see what CNN calls “A Top 10 Global Must See Exhibition”.
