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Ad-Free Cities and The Joy of Not Being Sold Anything

by Giulia Blocal 1 February 2026

This editorial on the tension between graffiti, street art and commercial control of public space was originally published in my street art newsletter, Beyond the …
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by Giulia Blocal 18 November 2019

Yes, it’s that time of the year. Black Friday approaches and adbusters from all over the world get their keys ready to take over ad …

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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Ad-Free Cities and The Joy of Not Being Sold Anything

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