Martina Moon Zelenika

MOON ROOM Gallery / Studio / Laboratory

Project

The “MOON ROOM” project encompasses an independent gallery, art studio and experimental laboratory for contemporary art, located in a heritage-protected building at Prilaz Gjure Deželića 76 in Zagreb. The 18 m² space, with a height of more than four metres, was leased from Državne nekretnine in 2026. A complete reconstruction transformed it from a severely deteriorated interior into a contemporary, multifunctional space for exhibitions, artistic production, research, education and dialogue with the public.

The concept is based on the idea that architecture is not a neutral backdrop, but an active medium of artistic experience. The limited floor area is used through a futuristic, minimalist design that emphasises light, proportions, the height of the space and the possibility of flexible exhibition layouts. Each interior element has a clearly defined spatial and functional role, supporting media ranging from drawing and installation to sound, video and performance.

MOON ROOM functions as a gallery, working studio, laboratory and educational space for workshops, artist talks, guided tours and small cultural events. It focuses on contemporary art, interdisciplinary collaboration and direct encounters between artists, professionals and audiences.

Year

2026

Author

Martina Moon Zelenika is a Croatian transdisciplinary artist, spatial designer and assistant professor of new media. Her work operates at the intersection of art, technology and spatial experience, focusing on perception, the relationship between the visible and the invisible, and the potential of space to function as an active medium of experience.
She developed the concept and spatial design of MOON ROOM, an independent gallery in Zagreb. The 18 m² space combines the functions of a gallery, art studio and experimental laboratory for contemporary art. Working within its limited area, she created a futuristic, minimalist and adaptable interior in which each element has a clearly defined spatial and functional role. The design is based on relationships between light, materials, proportions and empty space, allowing for different forms of display and use.
Her artistic and research projects have been presented at solo and group exhibitions, festivals and conferences across Europe and Asia. Through MOON ROOM, she continues to explore space as an artistic medium for dialogue, experimentation and direct encounters between contemporary art and its audience.

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