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Another Rome || Tuscolano Street Art
Quadraro again, Quadraro soon…

by Giulia Blocal 3 February 2014

I always complain that Rome is not among those capital towns well-known world-wide for its local street art, but actually we do have our quite …
Street Art Another Rome || City Centre Art
Alice Pasquini, Take Me Anywhere @ Varsi Art Gallery

by Giulia Blocal 22 January 2014

Alice is a traveller. Alice Pasquini, Take me anywhere – Varsi Art Gallery, Rome | Graffiti “Take me anywhere” is her first drawings exhibition hosted …
Food Another Rome || Tuscolano
Grandma Bistrot: the taste of Quadraro neighbourhood

by Giulia Blocal 23 November 2013

Grandma Bistrot in Rome, Quadraro Sticking to my plan to try the very best of This is Food Festival -but at the original restaurants’ locations-, …
Food Another Rome || Tiburtino
Where to go in San Lorenzo (when you are not anymore an uni student)

by Giulia Blocal 11 November 2013

San Lorenzo, Rome Where to go in San Lorenzo when you are not anymore an uni student? After the hell of a weekend at work, …
Another Rome || Montesacro Another Rome || Pietralata Another Rome || Ponte Mammolo Food
Pietralata and Montesacro: what to see in northern Rome

by Giulia Blocal 21 October 2013

What to see in northern Rome? Last week was hectic; at one point I just needed to get away from the chaos of the town …
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Lake Vico

by Giulia Blocal 9 August 2013

Lately I’ve been spending my days off mostly on the bed watching some tv shows, calling my friends to catch up and imagining how to …

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.

Lazio

Quadraro again, Quadraro soon…

Alice Pasquini, Take Me Anywhere @ Varsi Art Gallery

Grandma Bistrot: the taste of Quadraro neighbourhood

Where to go in San Lorenzo (when you are not anymore an uni student)

Pietralata and Montesacro: what to see in northern Rome

Lake Vico