Street Art as Memory Work: Eric Ušić with Roc Blackblock and the Murals of Resistance Project

We invite you to join MEMPOP’s Eric Ušić and guests on April 15 at Klub Palach (Rijeka) to explore antifascism and street art through the “Murals of Resistance” project.

April 13, 2026

The "Murals of Resistance" project connects contemporary street art with the historical memory of the antifascist movement through a series of interventions in Rijeka.

As part of the program, Rijeka’s Faculty of Arts is hosting the renowned Spanish muralist Roc Blackblock, whose work focuses on political muralism, the labor movement, and the history of the Spanish Civil War.

Event Details:

📅 Date: Wednesday, 15.4.2026
🕗 Time: 20:00
📍 Location: Klub Palach, Rijeka
📑 In collaboration with: SZFFRI, SKC Rijeka, Kišobran, Department of Cultural Studies (University of Rijeka), MEMPOP, and IKS.

The highlight of the event is a public panel discussion moderated by MEMPOP’s Eric Ušić, exploring the intersections of memory, politics, and urban public space.

Public Panel Discussion:

Roc Blackblock (Muralist, Spain)
Alma Prelec (Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London)
Tanja Blašković (Local Muralist, Rijeka)
Eric Ušić (Moderator, MEMPOP)

The project was initiated by students of the Department of Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, aiming to bridge historical antifascist legacies with modern urban expression.

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