The Art of Matchsticks in Pictures
A replica of a mine shaft made from matchsticks by Janusz Urbanski at his flat in Ruda Slaska, Poland. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Janusz Urbansk with his matchstick sculptures in his flat in Ruda Slaska, Poland. For the last 40 years, the former Polish miner and ironworker has harboured a passion to build replicas of objects, buildings and famous sites with just matchsticks and glue. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
A replica of the Golden Gate Bridge made from matchsticks. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
A replica of a truck made from matchsticks by Janusz Urbanski. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
A guitar made from matchsticks by Janusz Urbanski. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Sculptures made from matchsticks by Janusz Urbanski. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Janusz Urbansk glues matchsticks to make a new sculpture in his flat. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
A chessboard made from matchsticks. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
A replica of the Holy Spirit Church in Ruda Slaska. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Janusz Urbanski holds a matchstick replica of a mine shaft. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
A closeup view of matchsticks forming a sculpture by Janusz Urbanski. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
Janusz Urbanski holds empty matchstick boxes used to make sculptures. REUTERS/Kacper Pempel
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