MoMA launched a Lego set to build a famous work by Van Gogh with blocks

MoMA launched a Lego set to build a famous work by Van Gogh with blocks

This new set from the famous Danish toy company pays homage to the iconic 1889 “Starry Night” painting, which has been in MoMA’s collection since 1935.

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The building blocks emphasize the striking brushstrokes and color choices of the artist who made this work inspired by the view from his window at the Saint-Paul de Mausole Monastery asylum in Saint-Rémy, France, where he spent 12 months.

“By creating this image of the night sky, Van Gogh heralded modern painting’s embrace of moods, expressions, symbols, and feelings”detailed the Museum of Modern Art in a statement.

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The set, which once built measures 11 inches tall by 15 inches wide, is inspired by a design by Hong Kong-based LEGO aficionado Truman Cheng. This inspired the LEGO designers to bring a unique 3D building technique to the set. The Lego Ideas platform offers fans the opportunity to submit their own brick creations with the chance to have their concept brought to life with the help of the company’s designers (ideas.lego.com).

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“At MoMA, we celebrate the opportunity to connect art with the public, and we’re thrilled to be part of a new way to experience Van Gogh. to be part of a new way to experience Van Gogh’s work, and to inspire the creative impulse in people of all ages”Sarah Suzuki, associate director of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, told reporters.

The product, which has a value of $169.99, goes on sale June 1 to the general public at MoMA Design stores in New York, Japan and Hong Kong, and on the store.moma websites. org and Lego.com.

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