Some time ago, the Gallery of Steel Figures was established in Pruszków. The gallery was created by SCRAPERS, the owner of the scrapyard known as Skup Złomu Przy Czołgu (“Scrapyard by the Tank”), located at 17 Przejazdowa Street in Pruszków. The gallery itself is situated at the same address, which is why I decided to pay it a visit.
I visited the Gallery of Steel Figures in Pruszków at the beginning of June. Quite some time has passed since then, and many things have changed. Looking at the gallery’s website, www.galleryofsteelfigures.com, it is clear that the layout has been redesigned, new exhibits have been added, and ticket prices have increased.
What is the Gallery of Steel Figures?
It is a place where a variety of exhibits made entirely from scrap metal are displayed. These include cartoon characters, animals, famous people, superheroes, cars, and motorcycles. Among the many exhibits, visitors can see Marilyn Monroe, Hulk, Spider-Man, Batman, Transformers, and even a Fiat 500.
The gallery is located on the grounds of a scrapyard, with a tank standing guard at the entrance. When I visited in June, some of the exhibits were displayed inside a building that appeared to have previously been used as a workshop, while the remaining figures were exhibited in a tent in front of the building.
The exhibits have been crafted with great attention to detail. It is obvious that the artists devoted a tremendous amount of time to designing and creating them. Welding together thousands of nuts and bolts to form a tiger or the Hulk must have taken many months of work. Particularly impressive are the figures built from actual car parts, which closely resemble their real-life counterparts. They are truly remarkable works of art.
The gallery has more than just advantages
One of the gallery’s greatest strengths is that visitors are allowed to touch all of the exhibits. Some of them even feature movable elements, such as car doors and hoods. This allows visitors to sit inside a vehicle or take a closer look at its engine.
The atmosphere is also enhanced by the location itself. First, the gallery is situated within a scrapyard, and second, many of the exhibits are displayed in a workshop equipped with tools. The place is filled with the characteristic scent of a working garage and, at least when I visited, there were even oil stains visible on the floor. The whole setting creates the impression that the figures are still being built there on a daily basis.
Unfortunately, one drawback of the gallery is that the exhibits are placed too close to one another, or at least that was the case in June. Some figures, especially the Minions, were difficult to approach and photograph properly. I am curious whether the gallery has since been expanded, because judging by the website, several new figures have been added to the collection.
Is it worth visiting?
The Gallery of Steel Figures in Pruszków is definitely a place worth visiting. Not only children but adults as well will enjoy exploring the exhibits. Together, the artworks and the unique surroundings create an unforgettable atmosphere that stays with visitors long after they leave. I hope to return there one day.
It is also worth following the gallery’s website or Facebook profile, as they provide information about where the exhibits can currently be seen. Yes, some of the figures are regularly displayed at various locations, so there is a chance that they may appear in your city as well, or at least that a selection of them will.
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I also invite you to browse the photo gallery from my visit to the Gallery of Steel Figures.
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