Street Art Guide

Street Art Barcelona Street Art Guide
As seen on the streets of Barcelona: a street art guide

by Giulia Blocal 10 May 2016

Street art in Barcelona has a storied history deeply intertwined with the global urban art scene, making it a renowned hub for graffiti and urban …
Street Art Lagos Street Art Guide
As seen on the streets of Lagos: a street art guide

by Giulia Blocal 7 October 2015

If you are not into street art, don’t bother going as far as Lagos, in the Algarve, the southernmost region of Portugal. The town is …
Street Art Lisbon Street Art Guide
Lisbon street art: from Addfuel to Vhils (what a bummer that I couldn’t find the Z!)

by Giulia Blocal 6 September 2015

It goes without saying that I picked Lisbon as my summer destination for its street art scene. Lisbon City Council has pioneered an active role …
Street Art Athens Street Art Guide
As Seen on the Streets of Athens: A Street Art Guide

by Giulia Blocal 23 January 2015

Explore Athens’ street art with this ultimate travel guide, built from over 10 years of adventures through the city’s murals, graffiti, poster art, and urban …

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.

Street Art Guide

As seen on the streets of Barcelona: a street art guide

As seen on the streets of Lagos: a street art guide

Lisbon street art: from Addfuel to Vhils (what a bummer that I couldn’t find the Z!)

As Seen on the Streets of Athens: A Street Art Guide