“Madonna Velocipedista” – New Poster by Ex-Voto Fecit in Rome
Poster artist Ex-VotoFecit pasted up once again his popular poster “Madonna Velocipedista” (Sprinter Mary) while showing his street art practice to a Danish journalist. Ex-Voto is known for his paste ups – simultaneously both sacred and profane – scattered all around Rome. The Sprinter Mary is a tribute to all those who (bravely) use the bike to move across the city. The artwork was posted in Galleria PASA, an unconventional gallery of poster art on the walls of a tunnel (“galleria” in Italian, the same word used for an art “gallery”) in Rome.
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.
Giulia Blocal
