SCHENECTADY, NY (June 26, 2025) – Discover Schenectady announced today that The Art of the Brick, the world’s most popular display of LEGO® art, will open on Thursday, August 7 at Armory Studios NY in downtown Schenectady. Following the success of immersive exhibitions like 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.
“From Van Gogh and Monet to Dinos Alive! and now the incredible LEGO creations of The Art of the Brick, we’re thrilled to welcome another remarkable exhibit to Armory Studios NY,” said Schenectady County Legislator Cathy Gatta, President of the Discover Schenectady Board of Directors. “This marks the fourth major exhibit to come to downtown Schenectady, and along with shows like Mesmerica at miSci, it’s clear that Schenectady County is the place to be for unforgettable, family-friendly experiences that inspire and attract visitors from across the region and beyond.”
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 are 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.
“We’re thrilled to begin installation of the summer blockbuster, The Art of the Brick,” said Ray Legere, Co-Owner of Armory Studios NY. “This exhibition is the next step in the fulfillment of our mission – to host and support the highest quality entertainment for the residents of the Capital Region and beyond.”
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”.
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