The South Florida Traveler

Legos! The ultimate childhood memory. Remember the days when you spent hours creating the most magnificent castle or turned the living room into a city of legos, never to be destroyed. Even now, you can’t resist sneaking through the Lego aisle at the toy store catching a glimpse of latest additions or even wrapping up the newest set for any child you know, so you have a reason to indulge in those childhood memories. Years later you discovered there was an actual Legoland, but it was built in Denmark. Oh please, just let it be a little bit closer. As more Legolands popped up in California, England and Germany, you swore that you would find your way out there. No such luck.

Well, the time has come. Legoland is coming to South Florida. (Well, not quite, but this is as close as it gets.)

Nathan Sawaya has created the first major museum exhibition called The Art of the Brick that focuses exclusively on using the Lego Block as an art medium. This exhibit is breaking records and is attracting fans, both old and young alike. He created over 30 sculptures (from 2002-2007) that will be on display using nearly one million standard Lego pieces. His conceptual vision and outstanding use of space is admirable.

Now, Sawaya has created a second exhibition and his first stop will be at The Art and Culture Center of Hollywood from June 7th through August 10th.

Now, even more exciting - The Art and Culture Center is pleased to announce its first LEGO Creation Challenge. This challenge is open to South Florida residents 6 years and older. Contestants (or groups of contestants) will design and build their very own LEGO creation. Contestants can do this at home and will then bring their creation to the center for display and judging. There will be different categories for judging, but hurry up, as they will only accept the first 50 entries. Good Luck!

Photo Credit [The California Tourist Guide and Resources Directory]