LEGO Art 21226 Art Project - Create Together

Specifications
| Set number | 21226 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2021 |
| Piece count | 4,138 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | LEGO Art |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO 21226 “Art Project - Create Together” is a LEGO Art set released in 2021, designed as a collaborative buildable artwork.
Set 21226 “Art Project - Create Together” is part of LEGO Art, a theme built around images, patterns and decorative compositions rather than conventional play scenes. Its subject is a constructed artwork, intended to be assembled as a visual piece rather than as a character driven model.
The build is centred on arranging many small elements into coloured surfaces and graphic details.
This set is best suited to builders looking for a display piece or a shared building activity. Within LEGO Art, it sits among sets made for presentation, while its collaborative premise gives it a distinct position. It is not primarily a role play set, but a decorative LEGO construction.
Inventory of set 21226
The inventory of set 21226 lists 4,138 pieces, spare parts excluded: 37 different lots (one shape in one color) for 20 part shapes. The box also contains 204 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 21226
Main color: dark blue, making up 16% of the parts, followed by white (15%) and light aqua (7.7%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Blue | 660 | 16% | |
| White | 602 | 15% | |
| Light Aqua | 317 | 7.7% | |
| Black | 315 | 7.6% | |
| Reddish Brown | 307 | 7.4% | |
| Yellow | 299 | 7.2% | |
| Medium Nougat | 281 | 6.8% | |
| Tan | 241 | 5.8% | |
| Red | 190 | 4.6% | |
| Lime | 166 | 4% | |
| Other colors (8) | 760 | 18% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiles Round and Curved | 3,937 | 95% | |
| Bricks | 52 | 1.3% | |
| Technic Pins | 46 | 1.1% | |
| Plates | 33 | 0.8% | |
| Bricks Special | 33 | 0.8% | |
| Tiles | 30 | 0.7% |
Most common parts in set 21226
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Dark Blue | 660 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | White | 474 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Light Aqua | 317 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Reddish Brown | 307 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Yellow | 299 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Medium Nougat | 281 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Black | 254 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Tan | 241 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Red | 190 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Lime | 166 |
16 of the 20 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
No part in set 21226 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.
Rebuilding set 21226 from another set
Share of the parts of set 21226 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31202 Disney's Mickey Mouse | 33% | 2,658 | 2021 |
| 31203 World Map | 33% | 11,695 | 2021 |
| 31198 The Beatles | 29% | 2,933 | 2020 |
| 31204 Elvis Presley : The King | 28% | 3,445 | 2022 |
No similarly sized set goes above 33%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 21226 within its line
With 4,138 pieces, set 21226 ranks #4 out of 26 LEGO Art sets in our database, which have an average of 2,810 parts. Among the 519 sets released in 2021, it ranks #7.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 21226 Art Project - Create Together have?
LEGO set 21226 Art Project - Create Together has 4,138 pieces. It was released in 2021 as part of the LEGO Art theme.
What year was LEGO set 21226 released?
Set 21226 Art Project - Create Together was released in 2021 and belongs to the LEGO Art theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 21226?
LEGO set 21226 Art Project - Create Together does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 21226?
The instructions for LEGO set 21226 Art Project - Create Together can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 21226.
What is the main color of LEGO set 21226?
Dark blue, with 660 out of 4,138 pieces, or 16%. Next come white (15%) and light aqua (7.7%).
How many different parts does set 21226 contain?
Set 21226 has 37 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 20 part shapes. Most common part: Tile Round 1 x 1 in dark blue, with 660 copies.
Does LEGO set 21226 contain any exclusive parts?
No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 21226?
Set 31202 Disney's Mickey Mouse, released in 2021: it supplies 33%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is this set intended as a play model or a display model?
It belongs to LEGO Art, so its purpose is mainly decorative and display focused. The concept also supports building together rather than character based play.
See also
Sets from the same theme
31201 Harry Potter Hogwarts Crests2021 · 4,249 pieces
31202 Disney's Mickey Mouse2021 · 2,658 pieces
31203 World Map2021 · 11,695 pieces
31205 Jim Lee Batman Collection2022 · 4,167 pieces
31204 Elvis Presley : The King2022 · 3,445 pieces
31200 The Sith2020 · 3,406 pieces
31197 Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe2020 · 3,341 pieces
31199 Marvel Studios Iron Man2020 · 3,167 pieces
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