The exhibition demonstrates what a talented grown-up can do with Lego, like the larger-than-life “Back from the Market with Mom” (above) by the artist Sean Kenney.

Where in New York City can you find more than 30,000 loose Lego bricks just waiting to be played with? (Yes, that means other than under your own sofa cushions, bed covers and carpets.) The answer is Scandinavia House, the center for Nordic culture, which is honoring the 60th anniversary of this signature Danish invention with the exhibition “Lego Bricks: A Celebration!”. Opening on Saturday with snacks, live music and other free festivities, it features thousands of the building pieces within an interactive play zone. It also details the Lego Group’s history: The name comes from the first two letters of each of the words in the Danish phrase “leg godt,” which means “play well.” On view through Aug. 4 and accompanied by a series of children’s workshops, the exhibition demonstrates what a talented grown-up can do with Lego, too: The artist Sean Kenney has created mosaics, busts, models of plants, reproductions of architectural landmarks and even larger-than-life sculptures

The New York Times, Weekend Arts

Friday April 27, 2018