The meeting between qargo and Masahiro Hara was not only an exchange between two creative minds, but also a powerful symbol of the fusion between art and technology. qargo, renowned for its innovative works made from thousands of Lego® bricks, presented Hara with an original portrait of him, complete with interactive QR code. on the reverse. Hara admired the unprecedented artistic detour of his invention indicating : “The qargo project is a striking example of how art and technology can combine to give birth to something extraordinarily singular.”

The friendly meeting was marked by passionate discussions between the engineer and the artist, where every idea exchanged triggered mutual enthusiasm and curiosity. qargo has revealed the secrets of its famous “Easter Eggs”, hidden within its works to weave an invisible link between the creations and those who contemplate them. Hara shared information about new generations of QR code generators, which will offer even more artistic possibilities. 

Hara also expressed his enthusiasm at the prospect of attending the qargo exhibition scheduled for autumn 2024 in Paris or Tokyo. “This exceptional exchange with a remarkably humble person marks a decisive turning point in my journey as an artist,” said French artist qargo.

The highlight of the meeting was the presentation by qargo of an original work of art, number 1 in the collection, a singular artistic tribute to the engineer with a billion users worldwide. This work aroused the admiration and gratitude of the Japanese engineer, testifying to his deep and sincere respect for Qargo’s talent.

After checking for himself that the work’s Lego QR code worked perfectly, Hara then autographed an XXL version – unfinished to date – of his portrait. This unique work, destined to become a major piece in the collection, is scheduled for completion in mid-2024. The work, made of around 90,000 Lego bricks, will measure 1 metre by 1 metre, should weigh around 70 kg and will now bear Hara’s thanks to qargo and the signature of the father of the QR code. Find out more about Masahiro Hara (wikipedia).