Art of Brick at Art Science Museum MBS
2 min readArt of Brick at Art Science Museum MBS
What can you possibly create with LEGO bricks? If you have the same question on your mind, you can visit the Art Science Museum in Marina Bay Sands Singapore. You will be thrilled and disappointment is the something you won’t be expecting.
For the first time in Southeast Asia, New York-based artist Nathan Sawaya will be showcasing his largest collection of 52 large-scale LEGO sculptures at ArtScience Museum. Deemed as one of CNN’s 12 Must-see Exhibitions, The Art of the Brick will treat visitors to stunning displays of intricate sculptures made from LEGO bricks from 17 Nov 2012 to 26 May 2013. Hundreds of thousands of pieces of LEGO bricks will be used for the thought-provoking works, along with new sculptures created specifically for the exhibition run at ArtScience Museum.
Portrait of Jimi built from LEGO bricks.
With LEGO blocks as his medium, Sawaya has successfully made the humble toy synonymous with intriguing art pieces that most museum goers can relate to. Sawaya’s unique artworks have won him the “Most Creative Unusual Artist” award from the Society of Unique Artists. The Unique Art Awards recognize exceptional artists around the world for their unconventional artworks.
The Art Science Museum is located in Marina Bay Sands in a beautiful architecture building. The entrance is S$15 per person for adult and S$12 per person for children.
Let me share some of the pictures taken in the exhibition, some of them are quite “expressive” and it is amazing how Sawaya managed to create masterpieces with LEGO bricks.
Face Off!
Two-sided Face
It is a work of a genius with great ideas and concepts. It is no secret we enjoyed the exhibition and it is also understandable why the exhibition is extended to 26th May. It is not just a popular exhibition but an inspiring one too.
T-Rex!
For more info on other exhibitions and attractions in Singapore, visit YourSingaporeLive. It is a cool portal where you can plan your trip in Singapore with heaps of information.
Now some facts on Art Science Museum:
Featuring 21 gallery spaces, totaling 50,000 square feet, ArtScience Museum delivers an impressive array of exhibits that embrace a spectrum of influences from art and science, media and technology, to design and architecture.It was awarded TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence in 2012, earning a top rating of 4.0 out of 5. This recognition places the museum amid a select group of attractions that have been recognized by worldwide travelers for providing outstanding tourist experiences.
