Lego's new Van Gogh set is a 2,516-block buildable masterpiece
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Lego is set to launch a 2,615-piece set based on Vincent van Gogh's iconic Sunflowers painting, made in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum. This visually intricate set includes features such as adjustable petals and a removable frame. Scheduled for release on March 1, it aims to deepen fan engagement with art. The designers faced challenges recreating Van Gogh's signature impasto effect, but are proud of the outcome. The set represents Lego's ongoing initiative to combine art with its building experience, following their successful previous projects based on other renowned artworks.
This Lego set features 2,615 pieces and can recreate Van Gogh's Sunflowers, while also allowing builders to learn about the painting's history.
The collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum allowed Lego designers to deeply explore the 1889 painting, successfully capturing its intricate details.
Roc Groot, managing director, expresses hope that the Lego set will engage new audiences with Van Gogh's life and art.
The set demonstrates Lego's commitment to merging art history with play, following successful adaptations of famous artworks like Starry Night.
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