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Daniel Eime mural in Rome

by Giulia Blocal 26 April 2016

Everything comes to an end. It seems like only yesterday that I saw Addfuel painting his first mural in Rome, and consequently met the Forgotten …
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Abandoned cinemas in Rome

by Giulia Blocal 11 March 2016

During the last few years more than 40 cinemas have shut down in Rome. While some of them have –alas!- been turned into supermarkets or …
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Traveling inside Rome

by Giulia Blocal 7 March 2016

Once the travel bug has bitten you, there is no turning back. But, unfortunately, real life doesn’t allow me to travel full-time. That’s why I’ve …
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Bordalo II in Rome (or, better, behind the scenes of Bordalo II’s big trash animals)

by Giulia Blocal 2 February 2016

When I saw Bordalo II’s stunning racoon in Belem, my first thought was ‘where did he find all those pieces of trash?’ Little did I …
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Five restaurants in Rome that I’ve recently fallen in love with

by Giulia Blocal 11 December 2015

You guys should know by now that when me and my foodie friend Elena meet up again, an ‘Eating Out’ blogpost is coming. So, after …
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Ghost towns in Italy: abandoned villages around Frosinone

by Giulia Blocal 4 December 2015

At last, I’ve explored the area in the province of Frosinone, finding three ghost towns and one abandoned paper factory. The greatest feature of these …

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

Daniel Eime mural in Rome

Abandoned cinemas in Rome

Traveling inside Rome

Bordalo II in Rome (or, better, behind the scenes of Bordalo II’s big trash animals)

Five restaurants in Rome that I’ve recently fallen in love with

Ghost towns in Italy: abandoned villages around Frosinone