How many pieces are in the Modern Art?

Modern Art contains 805 pieces.

When was the Modern Art released?

Modern Art was released in 2023.

🏛 LEGO Art

Set #31210

Modern Art

Modern Art is a surprisingly engaging and creative set.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 18+ · Beginner build Perfect for adults and teens who appreciate modern art and enjoy creative, relaxing builds.
Build: 805 pieces · about 2 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $49.99 list price · 6.2¢ per piece
Availability: Retired at LEGO

★★★☆☆ 3.4 community rating from 16 ratings

Fans appreciate the unique concept and the freedom to create their own designs, but some find the color palette limited and the overall aesthetic somewhat bland.

$49.99

Best Price

$59.99

📝 Our Take

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Modern Art is a surprisingly engaging and creative set. It captures the essence of abstract art in LEGO form, offering a unique building experience that encourages experimentation and personal expression.

This set is perfect for LEGO enthusiasts seeking a departure from traditional builds. It's a relatively quick and easy build, making it accessible to a wide range of skill levels, and it offers a striking display piece that sparks conversation.

Skip this if you prefer highly detailed, realistic models. If you're looking for a more challenging and complex build, consider the LEGO Architecture series or other LEGO Art sets with licensed themes.

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🧱 Building Experience

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805

Pieces

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Estimated Build Time

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Beginner

Difficulty

Build Highlights:

Experimenting with different color combinations and arrangements
Utilizing the unique plate and tile elements to create abstract shapes
The meditative process of arranging the pieces
The satisfaction of creating a personalized piece of art

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Investment Grade

⏳ Retired

The Modern Art set presents a moderate investment opportunity. Its unique theme and relatively low price point could attract collectors seeking something different from the typical LEGO fare. However, its lack of licensing and relatively small piece count might limit its long-term appreciation potential. The rising price trend suggests current demand is exceeding supply, which is a positive sign. While not a guaranteed home run, it's a low-risk investment with potential for modest gains, especially if kept sealed and in mint condition.

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Compared to other LEGO Art sets, Modern Art offers a more freeform and less structured building experience. While sets like the World Map (31203-1) or Elvis Presley (31205-1) provide a specific image to recreate, Modern Art encourages personal creativity. If you prefer a more guided build with a recognizable outcome, those sets might be a better choice. However, if you're looking for a set that allows for endless customization and artistic expression, Modern Art is the clear winner.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 805
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 60 unique parts, 805 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Brick Special 1 x...

Part #: 11211 4× Blue

Plate Round 6 x 6...

Part #: 11213 4× White

Brick Arch 1 x 5 ...

Part #: 14395 8× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 2× Black

Plate Special Rou...

Part #: 18674 2× Bright Light Orange

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 22888 2× White

Plate Round Half ...

Part #: 22888 2× Black

Brick 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2357 1× White

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 12× White

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Red

Plate 2 x 12

Part #: 2445 2× Dark Turquoise

Brick 2 x 6

Part #: 2456 6× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 25269 4× White

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 4× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 4 x 4 Corner

Part #: 2639 14× Bright Pink

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 27263 6× Dark Turquoise

Tile Special 2 x ...

Part #: 27263 8× White

Tile 4 x 4 Curved...

Part #: 27507 4× Bright Light Orange

Tile 4 x 4 Curved...

Part #: 27507 4× Red

Tile 4 x 4 Curved...

Part #: 27507 4× White

Tile 4 x 4 Curved...

Part #: 27507 4× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 12× Black

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 4× Red

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 4× White

Tile 2 x 2 Curved...

Part #: 27925 12× Bright Light Orange

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 4× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 4

Part #: 3001 1× Yellow

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 8× Blue

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× Bright Pink

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 2× Red

Brick 2 x 2

Part #: 3003 4× White

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 2

Part #: 3004 4× Black

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 1× Bright Pink

Brick 1 x 1

Part #: 3005 4× White

Brick 2 x 8

Part #: 3007 7× White

Brick 1 x 8

Part #: 3008 10× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 1× White

Plate 2 x 4

Part #: 3020 4× Blue

Plate 2 x 2

Part #: 3022 8× Black

Part #: 3023 4× Black

Plate 1 x 2

Part #: 3023 8× Green

Plate 4 x 10

Part #: 3030 2× Black

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 4× Dark Turquoise

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 4× Blue

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× White

Plate 2 x 8

Part #: 3034 1× Black

Part #: 30414 8× Blue

Wedge Plate 8 x 8...

Part #: 30504 2× Dark Turquoise

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 8× White

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 4× Red

Plate Round Corne...

Part #: 30565 4× Bright Light Orange

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× White

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 20× Blue

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 4× Dark Turquoise

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 8× Black

Tile 2 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3068b 32× Bright Pink

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 2× Blue

Tile 1 x 2 with G...

Part #: 3069b 22× White

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 8× Dark Turquoise

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 20× White

Part #: 3460 4× Bright Pink

Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...

Part #: 35787 4× White

Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...

Part #: 35787 24× Red

Tile 45° Cut 2 x ...

Part #: 35787 28× Dark Turquoise

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3700 6× White

Technic Brick 1 x...

Part #: 3701 18× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 37352 8× White

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 37352 8× Black

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 37352 24× Bright Light Orange

Brick Curved 1 x ...

Part #: 37352 16× Blue

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Green

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 4× Bright Light Orange

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 2× White

Plate 6 x 6

Part #: 3958 2× Bright Pink

Bracket 2 x 2 wit...

Part #: 41682 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 16× Red

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 56× White

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 24× Dark Turquoise

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 32× Blue

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 41740 28× Bright Pink

Plate 2 x 16

Part #: 4282 1× White

Bracket 1 x 2 - 2...

Part #: 44728 2× Blue

Plate Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 60474 2× Bright Light Orange

Wedge Plate 6 x 6...

Part #: 6106 4× Tan

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 6× Black

Plate Round 1 x 1...

Part #: 6141 4× Black

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 12× Blue

Technic Panel 3 x...

Part #: 67139 2× Black

Plate Round 8 x 8

Part #: 74611 1× White

Plate 1 x 5

Part #: 78329 8× White

Tile 3 x 3 Curved...

Part #: 79393 4× Red

Tile 3 x 3 Curved...

Part #: 79393 4× White

Tile 3 x 3 Curved...

Part #: 79393 4× Bright Light Orange

Tile 3 x 3 Curved...

Part #: 79393 4× Black

Tile 2 x 4 with G...

Part #: 87079 1× Blue

Brick Round 4 x 4...

Part #: 87081 2× Black

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 87609 6× Yellow

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 1× Blue

Plate 8 x 16

Part #: 92438 1× Bright Pink

Brick Curved 4 x ...

Part #: 93606 8× Blue

Brick and Axle Se...

Part #: 96874 1× Dark Turquoise

Plate Special 2 x...

Part #: 99206 6× Red

This set offers a good selection of plates and tiles in various colors, useful for creating textured surfaces and abstract designs. The abundance of 'Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs' are particularly useful for SNOT (Studs Not On Top) techniques.

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💎 Notable Parts

White Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] (56x) $2.80

Blue Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] (32x) $1.60

Bright Pink Tile 2 x 2 with Groove (32x) $3.20

Dark Turquoise Tile 45° Cut 2 x 2 (Triangle) (28x) $4.20

Bright Pink Plate Special 1 x 4 with 2 Studs with Groove [New Underside] (28x) $1.40

Est. BrickLink Part Value

$13.20

💡 MOC Potential

🌳 Abstract floral arrangements or landscapes

🏙 Architectural facades or cityscape elements

🤖 Geometric robot or mech designs

Community Insights

Real opinions from Reddit and YouTube

What Reddit Says

BlockTalk AI

A user's parents in their late 60s enjoyed sorting through the bins to find pieces. They independently used Bricklink to order missing pieces, demonstrating the set's enduring appeal across generations.

My parents, both in their late 60s, dumped out all the bins to find all the pieces in the set. They figured out Bricklink on their own and ordered ...

6 upvotes • 2y ago

What YouTubers Say

Based on 6 videos

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

BlockTalk AI

The LEGO Modern Art set (31210) receives mixed reactions from the YouTube LEGO community, leaning neutral overall. While some appreciate the concept of abstract art with LEGO, most reviews focus on demonstrating the set rather than expressing strong opinions for or against it. Tiago Catarino includes it in a list of best LEGO sets under $100.

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Tiago Catarino • 173.7K views Review

This LEGO Kit was MADE FOR ARTISTS

Kasey The Golden • 41.9K views Review

"Modern Art:" The official LEGO set, revealed! Thoughts?

JANGBRiCKS • 25.1K views Review

Community Sentiment

Based on 6 YouTube reviews

Not enough Reddit data

YouTube

3.3 /5

Mixed

17% positive

Positive

Mixed

Critical

BlockTalk AI Analysis

What the Community Says

1 Reddit + 6 YouTube reviews

BlockTalk AI Summary

Reddit Reviews

1 discussion

- Negative Concern

My parents, both in their late 60s, dumped out all the bins to find all the pieces in the set. They figured out Bricklink on their own and ordered a small number of missing pieces. Somehow, they st...

2y ago in r/lego View