Charlie Sheen by Qantrell.In the art and tech world, 2011 has been all about hacking the Kinect, 3D printing, using new technologies to keep music videos relevant, copyright in the digital age and the various new emerging platforms for digital art. But we can’t forget all the more serious or mainstream news events that occurred this year, from the riots in Egypt and the OWS movement, to the Royal Wedding and the explosion of Charlie Sheen to the deaths of Osama bin Laden and Steve Jobs.Since these events are technically now “old news”, we love that The Guardian is making them new again by asking people to contribute their images and creative spin on the ever predictable “Year In Photo” series. The stitch? All photos must be recreated in Legos… we can imagine an image commemorating (celebrating?) the death of Korean dictator Kim Jong-Il will be made shortly. Here’s a sample of some of the best Lego-fied events, if you’ve got some spare bricks on your hands, submit your own here.April 2011, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s “first kiss” outside Westminster Abbey. By allyhook.
May 2011, President Obama and his national security team watch the mission to kill Osama bin Laden unfold. By Profound Whatever.July 2011, Rupert Murdoch’s wide Wendi Deng blocks him from getting cream-pied. By Jim Walshe.August 2011, Riots ensue all over the UK. By Graeme_Smith.September 2011, Occupy Wall Street begins at Zuccotti Park. By [Clint].October 2011, New Zealand beat France in the final of the Rugby World Cup. by discret_incognito78.See more creative ways to use legos here.
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