# LEGO Concentration Camps Offensive Art from Iconic Toys By Cowbag | Published 2008-12-05 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-concentration-camp-law-suit-iconic-lego-art References: [ilovebadthings](http://www.ilovebadthings.com/2008/12/lego-concentration-camp.html) & [raster.art.pl](http://www.raster.art.pl/gallery/artists/libera/libera_lego.htm) The awesome Danish nation has not lost their mind; this is not an official product from one of their leading companies. This astounding [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set) concentration camp piece is actually from artist Zbigniew Liberia. It is fairly old but clearly still relevant. In all it consisted of seven different boxes. Naturally, LEGO was not pleased that their product was used for such a piece and launched a lawsuit. Outrage and lots of bad LEGO PR ensued, and eventually the case was dropped. Most recently, the [Jewish Museum in New York](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superpower-studios) purchased seven sets of this now-iconic work. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Activism](https://www.trendhunter.com/activism) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Controversial Art:** Opportunities for artists to create challenging and provocative pieces using everyday objects. - **Corporate Accountability:** Growing demand for transparency and ethical responsibility from corporations and their products. - **Social Commentary:** Using art as a vehicle for critique and discussion of social issues and historical events. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art:** Opportunities for artists to explore new mediums and techniques that address current topics and spark important conversations. - **Toy Manufacturing:** The need for toy companies to be aware of the potential use or misuse of their products in sensitive subject matter and actively address any concerns from the public. - **Museums:** The growing demand for museums to showcase thought-provoking work that challenges the status quo and encourages visitors to engage with diverse perspectives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Iconic Artwork Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-art-mona-lisa-set.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Legos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyns-architectural-history.md) - [Abstract Art Block-Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/31210-modern-art-set.md) - [Building Block-Inspired Furniture Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-x-room-copenhagen.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideas-jaws-set.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hokusai-the-great-wave.md) - [Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horror-poster.md)