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Lego unveils two new Parisian-inspired sets

Published on: 8th May 2024

The Lego Group is set to launch the Lego Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris and Lego Art Mona Lisa, both designed to honour the rich history and heritage of Paris.

The Lego Group has revealed two new products to help bring the magic of Paris closer to home for builders. Fans can start building their very own art collection with the Lego Art Mona Lisa or have a go at the Lego Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris set.

These two global icons of Paris have been unveiled to celebrate the rich heritage and history of the French capital, which has a packed year ahead. Both sets are available for pre-order now.

Inspired by the world’s most recognisable painting, the Lego Art Mona Lisa invites art and Lego lovers to recreate Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece in 3D. This bold interpretation comprises 1,503 Lego elements and new colour hues to accurately reflect the colours used by da Vinci over 500 years ago before the paint changed with age.

Additionally, the new Lego masterpiece has been designed with a drum-lacquered gold, detachable frame so it can be hung on the wall and displayed.

Milan Madge, designer at the Lego Group, said: “It has been such a pleasure to be part of bringing such a special piece of art history to life in Lego form. The Mona Lisa is obviously world famous, but our familiarity with her can obscure what a groundbreaking work of art this painting is. A culmination of Da Vinci’s lifelong study of science and nature, the Mona Lisa is packed with stories and details that we thoroughly enjoyed researching and implementing.”

Art and Lego fans can find their flow as they build along to The Lego Art Podcast, which will accompany the set at launch on 1st October. Packed with content on the Mona Lisa’s timeless appeal, this episode is hosted by Jack Gardner Vaa, who invited three special guests: Dr. Francesca Borgo (professor of Art History at the University of St Andrews), Jennifer Dasal (host of the ArtCurious Podcast) and Milan Madge (designer of the Lego Art Mona Lisa).

Available on the 1st of June, the Lego Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris makes for the perfect new addition to the home of any fan of travel, history and classic architecture. The building experience and instruction booklet takes the builder on a journey through the architectural evolution of this iconic Parisian landmark, beginning in 1163, when the first stone was laid, through architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc’s redesign work in the 19th century to Notre-Dame’s majestic appearance before the fire of 2019.

The ability to remove the roof also allows admirers to peek inside the building and admire details such as the rose windows, interior columns, gothic arches, the two towers and more.

Talking about the process behind the new set, Rok Žgalin Kobe, designer at the Lego Group, said: “In designing the Lego Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris, we tried to bring it to life by not only capturing its outward appearance, but the way and the stages in which the original was build. We wanted Lego fans to retrace the architectural journey and evolution of this landmark during its construction, to encourage a deeper appreciation for its real-life counterpart.”

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