Does the set have a fixed picture?

No, unlike other LEGO Art sets you design your own pattern from the included parts.

How many pieces does the set have?

Set 21226 contains 4,138 pieces across 37 unique parts.

Is it suited to building together with others?

Yes, the open design without a fixed motif works well for several people building one picture together.

LEGO Art

Art Project - Create Together

Unlike other LEGO Art sets built around a fixed image, Art Project - Create Together is an open mosaic set: with 4,138 pieces in just 37 unique parts, you design your own pattern rather than following a set picture. This page lists every part used, along with the colours and other facts about the set.

Set number: 21226
Year: 2021
Pieces: 4,138
Minifigures: 0
Theme: LEGO Art
Different parts: 37

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 37

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (17)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Design your own pattern, not a template

Most LEGO Art sets guide you through building one predetermined picture; Art Project - Create Together works the other way round. You get 4,138 pieces in only 37 unique parts and decide for yourself what pattern they form. Rather than following step-by-step instructions towards a finished motif, the focus sits on free design, closer to a grid canvas you fill with your own ideas than to a licensed picture. That openness sets it clearly apart from LEGO Art portraits or crests built from a fixed image. The parts list shows exactly which 37 shapes are available for your own design.

A tight palette that leaves room to experiment

Dark blue, white, light aqua and black make up the set's colour palette. Keeping the selection this small means almost any combination of the four colours reads as a coherent image, whether you build geometric patterns, gradients or your own symbols. Unlike a fixed motif, there's no right or wrong arrangement here - any layout of the parts produces a valid result. The parts list shows how many pieces come in each of the four colours before you start planning your own design.

Built for creating together, not building alone

The name gives away the intent: this is meant as a shared project for several people, whether that's a family, a classroom or a team. Because there's no fixed motif to follow, the canvas splits easily into sections so several people can work on different areas at the same time. That makes the set an alternative for anyone who wants to use LEGO Art as a social activity rather than a solo build.

Who this set is for

Art Project - Create Together suits anyone who prefers creative freedom over a predetermined picture, whether as decor for an office, classroom or shared space. Builders who have already completed a classic LEGO Art set with a fixed motif will find this a noticeably more open approach. Checking the parts list beforehand helps in planning how many pieces of each of the four colours are available for your own pattern.

FAQ

Does the set have a fixed picture?: No, unlike other LEGO Art sets you design your own pattern from the included parts.
How many pieces does the set have?: Set 21226 contains 4,138 pieces across 37 unique parts.
Is it suited to building together with others?: Yes, the open design without a fixed motif works well for several people building one picture together.