The LEGO Ideas (21333) The Starry Night set started out as a fan idea, or more specifically, one designed by Truman Cheng, a 25-year old art fan from Hong Kong. This set has now become a reality in collaboration with The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Vincent van Gogh’s masterpiece ha been reimagined in three-dimensional brick form, with emphasis placed on the artist’s brush strokes and color choice.
For those who don’t know, the Starry Night was inspired by van Gogh’s view from his window at the Monastery of Saint-Paul de Mausole asylum in Saint-Rémy, France, where he spent twelve months. It is the world’s most well-known post-impressionist works and has been a hit at MoMA since it first arrived in 1935. This 2,316-piece LEGO set includes many details right down to the twinkling stars to the surreal moon and Provence village below. Available June 1st worldwide, priced at $169.99 USD. To actually step into his paintings, you’ll have to visit the Vincent van Gogh exhibit at Carrières de Lumières in France.
- Build an interactive, 1980s-style TV set displaying the classic Super Mario Bros. game & activate it with LEGO Mario figure (not included)
- Authentic details of the NES console are recreated in LEGO style, including a controller and an opening slot for the buildable Game Pak
- The TV has a handle-operated scrolling screen, Mario figure reacts to the on-screen enemies, obstacles and power-ups when placed on the top
At MoMA, we celebrate the opportunity to connect art and audiences, and are thrilled to be part of a new way to experience van Gogh’s work, and to inspire the creative impulse in people of all ages,” said Sarah Suzuki, Associate Director, The Museum of Modern Art.
