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Blu’s Black Walls Against Gentrification

by Giulia Blocal 1 August 2026

This editorial on BLU’s extreme act against gentrification was originally published in my street art newsletter, Beyond the Walls, which lands in inboxes on the 1st of every …
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Contemporary Art Museums in Berlin

by Giulia Blocal 10 March 2018

Besides the wide collection of art in the streets, which I extensively covered in my Berlin street art travel guide, Berlin also has some beautiful …
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The Berlin Walls: Where to Find Street Art in Berlin

by Giulia Blocal 10 January 2018

Everybody seems to think that street art in Berlin is dead and undoubtedly the city isn’t anymore the ultimate destination for graffiti writers and all …
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Where do locals eat in Berlin?

by Giulia Blocal 17 September 2017

This weekend, those who are cool are in Berlin at the opening of the Urban Nation Museum. Me, instead, I’m at home –pyjamas & slippers- …

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.

Berlin

Blu’s Black Walls Against Gentrification

Contemporary Art Museums in Berlin

The Berlin Walls: Where to Find Street Art in Berlin

Where do locals eat in Berlin?