Abandoned factory

Lisbon
Lisbon’s Red Zone Gallery: A Mirror of Destruction Among the Ruins

by Giulia Blocal 6 October 2025

Inside an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Lisbon (the same place I brought you to last May) a powerful project has just come to …
Industrial Archaeology Southern Rome Video
Urbex Video: Abandoned Factories near Rome

by Giulia Blocal 6 February 2023

Join me on this urban exploration of abandoned factories near Rome! From industrial relics to forgotten works of art, I take you on a journey …
Street Art Macomer Street Art Guide
Street Art Sardinia: Macomer and its Muraghes Art Park

by Giulia Blocal 9 August 2022

During my month as a digital nomad in Sardinia, I ventured into the island’s seldom-visited interior so I could document Sardinia’s old mural tradition as …

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.

Abandoned factory

Lisbon’s Red Zone Gallery: A Mirror of Destruction Among the Ruins

Urbex Video: Abandoned Factories near Rome

Street Art Sardinia: Macomer and its Muraghes Art Park