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Kings Spray 2019, or what the hell am I doing in Amsterdam?

by Giulia Blocal 3 May 2019

The birthday of King Willem-Alexander is celebrated all around The Netherlands with huge street parties. On my first King’s Day, I was member of the …
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Tag Conference and Unlock Book Fair in Amsterdam

by Giulia Blocal 10 December 2018

Last week, Amsterdam housed two events evoking how the urge of name writing in public space goes across boundaries, centuries and mediums: The Tag Conference …

Giulia 'BLocal' Riva

Ciao, my name is Giulia. I’m a writer specialised in street art and graffiti. Since 2011 I’ve been running this independent street art blog, which has been the media partner of major street art festivals across Europe. I was the Communication & Content Manager of Amsterdam’s STRAAT Museum and now I’m a freelance writer and content creator based in Rome. I work with creative enterprises and museums, and my writing has been published in street art catalogues and art publications. I also write "Beyond the Walls", a monthly newsletter of editorials and critical insights into the world of urban art, and in 2024 I launched the book series "As Seen on the Streets of…," an independent publishing project that captures the cities shaping the global street art movement through my personal experiences, in-depth research, and the voices of local street artists.

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Kings Spray 2019, or what the hell am I doing in Amsterdam?

Tag Conference and Unlock Book Fair in Amsterdam