Madrid’s Crosswalks Turned Into Colorful Works Of Art By Bulgarian Artist
Pedestrian crossings are generally pretty boring. Sure they serve a vital function, but most of them are just unimaginative strips of white lines across gray stretches of tarmac. For Bulgarian artist Christo Guelov however, crossings aren’t boring at all. Well, not when he’s finished with them anyway.
The artist is turning crossings in Madrid into colorful pieces of art as part of his project called Funnycross. Using striking colors and geometric designs, Guelov breathes life into otherwise stale public installations. “Funnycross uses zebra crossings to intervene in the urban landscape,” writes the artist. “The metaphor “A bridge between two shores” is the starting point of this artistic intervention.” It’s not just about the aesthetics though – the artist also hopes that the boldly colored crossings will improve the awareness of both drivers and pedestrians.
More info: Christo Guelov (h/t: mymodernmet)
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It must have been quite dangerous to paint these. Cute results and nice initiarive. I like the concept too.
The rate of traffic seems pretty low, so probably not too dangerous. Can they still call them zebra crossings now?
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These are not located in Madrid, but in a village called Torrelodones, which is about 30 km from Madrid. Please update the article.
I am a fun person. This is absolutely glorious. Every town and city should do it.
Where in Madrid???I live here and we don´t have those paintings....the most creative that we have had at the crosswalks were some coaching and emotional phrases sprayed by an art group that i think is called Mixtura or something like that.It doesn´t look like the center of the city....maybe in some park outside...
They were commissioned by the city counsel of the municipality of Torrelodones, a suburb 29km north of the capital Madrid.
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they are so pretty! i love when others use innovative art (and talent) to create beautiful out of ordinary!
It must have been quite dangerous to paint these. Cute results and nice initiarive. I like the concept too.
The rate of traffic seems pretty low, so probably not too dangerous. Can they still call them zebra crossings now?
Load More Replies... These are not located in Madrid, but in a village called Torrelodones, which is about 30 km from Madrid. Please update the article.
I am a fun person. This is absolutely glorious. Every town and city should do it.
Where in Madrid???I live here and we don´t have those paintings....the most creative that we have had at the crosswalks were some coaching and emotional phrases sprayed by an art group that i think is called Mixtura or something like that.It doesn´t look like the center of the city....maybe in some park outside...
They were commissioned by the city counsel of the municipality of Torrelodones, a suburb 29km north of the capital Madrid.
Load More Replies... they are so pretty! i love when others use innovative art (and talent) to create beautiful out of ordinary!
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