Brick by Brick at Ferens Art Gallery

Nadja Moncolova, Contributor

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Brick by Brick

28 May-11 September 2022

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Brick by Brick at Ferens Art Gallery is an exhibition that brings together work by international artists, designers and photographers who use LEGO® bricks as their medium or inspiration and create striking, thought provoking and often humorous artworks.

This family friendly exhibition includes a range of stunning 2D and 3D work in a variety of scales, from jewellery to sculpture.

 

 

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