# Classic Artwork in LEGO These Modern Masterpieces Are Toyrific for Collectors By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marco-pece-lego-art References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2009/01/16/classic-paintings-in-lego-form/) & [flickr](http://www.flickr.com/photos/udronotto/sets/72157605848110684/) [LEGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1) has been used to recreate every scene in history, reinventing real-life events and places into bricktastic beauty. Italian photographer Marco Pece has hopped on the LEGO bandwagon but has decided to delve into the realm of [iconic artwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dancing-figures-mural). Marco Pece replicates classic masterpieces in LEGO. There’s ‘Mona Lisa’ by Leonardo da Vinci, the ‘Marilyn Monroe’ pop art series from Andy Warhol and ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ by Johannes Vermeer—all in familiar LEGO form. My favorite, however, is the reinvented ‘[American Gothic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/play-by-american-express-platinum)’ by Grant Wood. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **LEGO Art:** The trend of using LEGO to recreate iconic artwork creates opportunities for artists, photographers, and collectors to create and sell unique pieces of art. - **Pop Culture Art:** The trend of recreating iconic pop culture artwork in LEGO provides opportunities for merchandise and collectible sales. - **Artistic Collaborations:** The collaboration of artists and LEGO builders to create modern interpretations of classic artwork provides opportunities for cross-industry collaboration. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** LEGO as a medium in the art industry can open up new markets and opportunities for artists and collectors. - **Toy:** LEGO's versatility as a toy can be expanded to include replicas of classic artwork and provide new opportunities for the toy industry. - **Photography:** Using LEGO models of classic artwork in photography creates new opportunities for photographers to create unique and memorable images. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Iconic Painting-Inspired Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/girl-with-a-pearl-earring-1.md) - [Reimagined Puzzled Artful Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portrait-of-a-woman-in-a-hat.md) - [Artful Puzzle Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-wave-off-kanagawa.md) - [Artist Painting-Inspired Brick Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunflowers-set.md) - [Contemporary Art Puzzle Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-art-building-set.md) - [Iconic Artist Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-ideas-bob-ross.md) - [Art Sculpture Miniature Replicas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-replica.md) - [Building Block Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/art-of-the-brick.md) - [Artwork-Inspired Building Block Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-hokusai-the-great-wave.md)