Matchstick Craft at Ipswich Art Gallery, Claire Sourgnes

Article from Vol 47 no 4, November 2025

Matchstick Craft at Ipswich Art Gallery, Claire Sourgnes

Abstract:

Glenn R Cooke (1946–2025) was a generous donor to the Ipswich Art Gallery, which wanted to pay homage to his generosity, idiosyncratic collecting and endless curiosity and humour. The Gallery’s response was a display showcasing a selection of donated objects fashioned out of matchsticks.

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