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LEGO Honors Black Icons: A New Creative Book
5 Nov
Summary
- New book celebrates Black cultural icons using LEGO bricks.
- Features artwork by Dave Kaleta and writing by Richard Dryden.
- Book honors 27 familiar names from music, sports, and more.
Richard Dryden and Dave Kaleta have released a new book, "Awesome Black Creativity: A Celebration of Black Cultural Icons in LEGO Bricks," distributed by Penguin Random House. This publication expands upon their acclaimed 'Awesome Black Creativity' (ABC) project, which began on Instagram in 2022. The project has already garnered awards and evolved into a traveling exhibition.
The book showcases 27 influential Black cultural icons from various fields, including music, sports, and entertainment. Each icon is honored with intricate LEGO brick artwork created by Dave Kaleta, accompanied by writing from Richard Dryden. Notable figures featured include Colin Kaepernick, Halle Berry, and Serena Williams, among others.
This collaboration represents a unique bridge between popular culture and LEGO artistry. The creators are planning additional exhibition locations and a book tour for 2027, with more details to be announced soon.
