Untitled (The Zebra Crossing)

1999
intervention in public space, photography, 80 x 120 cm

In February 1999, Igor Grubić marked a zebra crossing between two buildings in Kružna ulica in Rijeka, thus introducing the recognizable element of an urban traffic zone to this pedestrian alley off Korzo. The zebra crossing connects two clubs used by two entirely different generations, with the entrance doors located opposite each other. The first is the Palach Club, the iconic gathering place for young people, and the other is the pensioners’ club. The zebra crossing thus acts as a transgenerational bridge, connecting the old and the young, highlighting the importance of dialogue and mutual respect.

Untitled (The Zebra Crossing) by Igor Grubić was created as part of an exhibition featuring three authors (Igor Grubić, Milomir Repac and Igor Zlobec), organized by “Otvoreni krug” association. It has been refreshed once again as part of the MMSU exhibition Gestures of Activation (2024) in Rijeka.