{"id":3639,"date":"2024-06-20T15:49:08","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nbm.org\/destination-domino-youtube-sensation-lily-hevesh-at-the-national-building-museum\/"},"modified":"2024-09-30T16:45:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T20:45:10","slug":"destination-domino-youtube-sensation-lily-hevesh-at-the-national-building-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nbm.org\/destination-domino-youtube-sensation-lily-hevesh-at-the-national-building-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Destination Domino: YouTube Sensation, Lily Hevesh, at the National Building Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2014Lily Hevesh will be an artist-in-residence at the Museum from Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 20\u2014<\/strong><\/h3>\n

WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013June 20, 2024<\/strong>\u2014The National Building Museum is thrilled to announce that renowned Domino Artist and YouTube sensation Lily Hevesh<\/a> will be an artist-in-residence for DESTINATION DOMINO <\/em><\/strong>from Thursday, July 11, through Saturday, July 20.<\/p>\n

\"\"Known for her extraordinary domino creations, Hevesh and her team of 10 expert builders will be crafting stunning structures and mosaics using over 100,000 dominoes in the Museum\u2019s West Court and will attempt a record-breaking thirty-four-foot tower in the East Court. The residency will culminate in an eight-minute domino topple on Saturday, July 20.<\/p>\n

Hevesh, whose YouTube channel Hevesh5<\/a> has amassed more than one billion views, blends physics, mathematics, engineering, and artistry into her domino setup designs. At the Museum, she will draw inspiration from the architectural grandeur of the Great Hall to construct a project on a colossal scale.<\/p>\n

“DESTINATION DOMINO<\/strong> invites visitors to step into a world of innovation and wonder with Lily Hevesh,\u201d said Aileen Fuchs, president and executive director of the National Building Museum. \u201cPrepare to be amazed by domino structures pushing the boundaries of design, each intricately crafted to blend artistry with scientific precision. It’s more than just a spectacle\u2014it’s an invitation to explore, learn, and be inspired by the limitless possibilities of Domino Art.”<\/p>\n

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to witness the construction process of these monumental creations throughout Lily’s residency.<\/p>\n

Free and ticketed programs and events throughout DESTINATION DOMINO<\/strong> include:<\/p>\n

DAILY PROGRAMMING<\/strong><\/a>
\nThursday, July 11 through Saturday, July 20<\/p>\n

Visitors of all ages are invited to try their hand at building their own small topple, experimenting with friction and kinetic energy, and designing their own domino chain reaction!<\/p>\n

Additionally, the award-winning feature length documentary about Lily,\u00a0Lily Topples the World<\/em><\/a>, will screen daily in the Museum\u2019s auditorium at 11 am and 2 pm. This inspiring film offers a behind-the-scenes look at Lily\u2019s journey as a Domino Artist.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

ADULT PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Destination Domino Sip and Build Happy Hour<\/strong><\/a>
\nThursday, July 11 from 6 to 7:30 pm<\/p>\n

Celebrate Hevesh\u2019s residency with a Happy Hour and domino-building activities. Hevesh and her team will be on-site to share tips and tricks. Registration includes two drink tickets and light bites.<\/p>\n

YOUTH PROGRAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n

STEAM Saturday \u2013 Destination Domino Workshops<\/strong><\/a>
\nSaturday, July 13 at 10:30 am, 1:30 pm, and 2:30 pm<\/p>\n

Hevesh and her team will lead domino workshops, sharing their expert techniques for creating large-scale domino designs.<\/p>\n

This program is perfect for children ages 6-12. Capacity is limited, and space is first-come first-served.<\/p>\n

FAMILY PROGRAM<\/strong><\/p>\n

Destination Domino Topple<\/strong><\/a>
\nSaturday, July 20 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm (doors open at 4:30, topple at 5 pm)<\/p>\n

Join Hevesh as she and her team topple more than 100,000 dominoes, revealing intricate chain reactions. This spectacular event will mark the culmination of ten days of meticulous designing and building.<\/p>\n

Due to high demand, tickets are limited, and registering reserves a ticket but does not guarantee an unobstructed view.<\/p>\n

“We are proud to be the Presenting+ Sponsor for the National Building Museum’s Year of Engagement, fostering inclusivity and community vibrancy in downtown D.C.\u201d said Patrick Phillippi, Senior Manager, Community Engagement, Amazon. \u201cThrough our sponsorship of diverse programming like DESTINATION DOMINO<\/strong>, Amazon is committed to enriching cultural experiences, building connections across the region, and supporting innovative community initiatives that resonate with a broad audience, creating lasting positive impacts.”<\/p>\n

For more information and to register for events, visit the Museum\u2019s website. Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of art, science, and engineering!<\/p>\n

DESTINATION DOMINO <\/strong>SPONSORS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Destination Domino is sponsored by Amazon, STUDIOS Architecture, and MiTek.<\/p>\n

IMAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n

Images of Lily Hevesh\u00a0<\/strong>are available HERE<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Images of Lily’s installations at the National Building Museum can be found HERE<\/a><\/strong>. Photo<\/span> credit<\/span>: Elman<\/span> Studio<\/span>s.<\/p>\n

MEDIA CONTACT: <\/strong>Karen Baratz, karen@baratzpr.com<\/a>, 240.497.1811<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE NATIONAL BUILDING MUSEUM<\/strong>
\nThe National Building Museum inspires curiosity about the world we design and build. We believe that understanding the impact of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, construction, planning, and design is important for everyone. Through exhibitions, educational programs, and special events, we welcome visitors of all ages to experience stories about the built world and its power to shape our lives, our communities, and our futures. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448,\u00a0info@nbm.org<\/a>, or visit\u00a0www.nbm.org<\/a>. Connect with us on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>, and\u00a0X.<\/a><\/p>\n

ABOUT LILY HEVESH
\n<\/strong>Lily Hevesh is a professional Domino Artist who designs, builds, and topples thousands of dominoes to create beautifully intricate chain reactions. Her work has been viewed over 1.8 billion times on social media (@Hevesh5<\/a>) where she has over 4,000,000 followers. As the #1 world-renowned Domino Artist and Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister<\/strong>, Lily has worked with Fortune 100 brands including Google, Disney-Pixar, Marvel, Ford, Johnson & Johnson, and Marriott to make eye-catching commercials and once-in-a-lifetime events.<\/p>\n

Her Domino Art has even caught Hollywood\u2019s attention, where she has worked with Will Smith, Katy Perry, Jimmy Fallon, and James Corden, and has been featured on ABC, CBS, CNN, FOX, and NBC.<\/p>\n

Lily Hevesh has her own line of custom designed and precision-crafted dominoes called H5 Domino Creations<\/a><\/em>,<\/em>created with leading global children\u2019s entertainment company Spin Master<\/a>. The\u00a0H5 Domino Creations<\/em>\u00a0was designed by Lily with meticulous attention paid to weights, dimensions, edge precision, and accessories to\u00a0deliver the ultimate building and toppling experience.<\/p>\n

To learn more about Lily\u2019s Domino Art, visit Hevesh5 on YouTube<\/a> and view her Portfolio<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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