HRTurizam reports that tiny compositions are reminiscent of Zagreb’s residential building facades and the windows of shops. The author of the project, artist and director Filip Filković Philatz, created this irresistible story about a small town, which he created with a group of young people (Mia Martinović, Josip Kresović, and Lucija Švob) into a unique project.
“The idea was to reflect the living space of our big world in miniature proportions, as well as emphasizing the importance of paying attention to the little things in life and the details that enrich it,” said author Filip Filković Philatz.
Although they are located in the very center of the city, the miniature works of Mali Zagreb are placed in unusual and unexpected places – on the curbs, at the foot of fences, walls, and buildings in public areas.
The signs of this irresistible art project were first seen at the end of 2020 when a series of photo manipulations of miniatures depicting Zagreb’s homes, shops, and houses were published on social media, said Martina Bienenfeld, director of the Zagreb Tourist Board, adding:
“We connected with creative young people, the team behind the project because we wanted to breathe life into these virtual miniatures, so, symbolically, with the first day of spring, these charming but complex installations will come to life in reality. With its discreet appearance, Mali Zagreb always creates a desirable moment of surprise for everyone who sees it, and as a non-invasive and ambient outdoor project that does not encourage large gatherings, it is a real example of positioning Zagreb as a responsible and safe destination.
To see and enjoy them, you need to stop, look down and look for them. To help the search, a special map has been created that covers all locations and can be downloaded from the Visitor Centers or online, on the website of the project and the Tourist Board.
“The Mali Zagreb series of works reminds us of the importance of paying attention to the little things in life and the details that enrich it. It encourages us to think about the city we live in, the history and identity of the city, about the former city life and habits of its inhabitants, which can be recognized in the appearance of miniature facades of buildings, shops, windows, and crafts. It brings the symbolism of home, places that should evoke strong feelings of belonging, security and satisfaction, feelings that we need for a quality life,” say the authors of the project.
A project that should remain in a permanent exhibition or tourist offer in the city of Zagreb. In fact, this is a platform that only needs to be expanded, upgraded, and incorporated into a broader story of the cultural and urban offer of the city of Zagreb.
The miniature installations are intended for all residents of Zagreb and all those who will visit it from March 21 to September 5, 2021.
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