Stonewall National Monument
Feacebricks – 2024
Stonewall National Monument is a U.S.A. national monument in New York City. The area includes the Stonewall Inn, Christopher Park, and nearby streets including Christopher Street, the site of the Stonewall riots of 1969, widely regarded as the start of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement. President Barack Obama designated it as a national monument in 2016.
Artwork description
This work is a tribute to those historic places, and it represents:
- The Stonewall Inn, the building that still today houses a bar bearing the historic name of the original;
- Christopher Street, the street where the Stonewall riots took place;
- Christopher Park, the park that now provides a space of relaxation for visitors, and the Gay Liberation sculpture by George Segal;
- the building at 59 Christopher Street, which once housed the New York headquarters of the Mattachine Society, one of the first organizations for homosexual rights in the U.S.A. In my work, the building now includes a bar, the apartment of a transgender woman who is passionate about LEGO, and the office of an LGBTQIA+ helpline.
We are all as different as the colors of the rainbow
The work includes 13 minifigures, which represent various LGBTQIA+ people.
L: A couple of women walking with their baby. G: A couple of men during a marriage proposal (Todd & Ryan, from my work Handcrafted Houseboat!). B: An African American bisexual counselor working for an LGBTQIA+ helpline. T: A transgender woman, an AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) in her apartment filled with LEGO bricks! Q: A queer man on a date with a basketball player. I : An African American intersex man who is visiting the Stonewall National Monument with his partner (H) and their child. A: An asexual bartender at work. +: A non-binary Drag Queen, performing on stage!
Visit Christopher Park
Ryan is asking Todd to marry him!
Take a walk in the shade
Check out the Fence Exhibition
Take a photo of The Stonewall Inn
Its window front is truly iconic!
Go inside and have a drink with friends
…or plan a special date!
Watch the Drag Queen shows
The bar hosts fun and exciting performances
We are grateful to those who help others
LGBTQIA+ helplines support people going through tough times
Why I created the Stonewall National Monument
A monument dedicated to LGBTQIA+ rights and history
The Stonewall National Monument is a symbol of affirmation for LGBTQIA+ rights and an important historical testimony to the journey toward equality.
Through the 1960s almost everything about living openly as LGBTQIA+ person was a violation of law, rule, or policy. In June 28, 1969, a police raid on the Stonewall Inn provoked a spontaneous act of resistance. Demonstrations continued over the next several nights at Christopher Park across from the Stonewall Inn and in the surrounding neighborhood. Stonewall was a milestone for LGBTQIA+ civil rights that provided momentum for a movement.
On June 24, 2016, President Obama officially designated the Stonewall National Monument, making it the United States’ first national monument dedicated to an LGBTQIA+ historic site.
An iconic place with faithful details
My work wants to combine creativity, play, and education, while also telling the everyday lifes of LGBTQIA+ people (it’s set in the present day) and sharing a recent story that inspires people around the world.
The model includes faithful details, such as the facade of the Stonewall Inn with its iconic windows, Christopher Street with its rainbow-colored pedestrian crosswalks and its brown street sign, Christopher Park with its symbolic sculptures and the fence with signs displaying important dates for the commemoration of civil rights, offering builders a journey through history and a celebration of diversity.
Values for a better world
I want to promote fundamental values such as inclusivity, respect, and love for diversity, aligning with LEGO’s mission to build a better world. It can be appreciated not only by LEGO bricks enthusiasts, but also by those who wish to express their support for human rights through art with a cheerful and colourful design.
I imagine it displayed in homes and offices, sparking meaningful conversations and spreading a joyful yet profound message about acceptance and equality. The project combines a joyful design with deep social meaning, making it an inspiring work.
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