Lazio

Lazio
Lake Nemi

by Giulia Blocal 3 April 2013

In Italy we have a tradition: to go out-of-town on Easter Monday. So last Monday I arranged with few colleagues to go to a lake …
Another Rome || Ostiense Cemetery
A peaceful walk through artists’ and poets’ graves

by Giulia Blocal 20 October 2012

When I was young and still travelling with my parents my wish to avoid touristic tours made me a passionate about cemeteries and wherever we …

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

Lake Nemi

A peaceful walk through artists’ and poets’ graves