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Hope Around. New York Graffiti Pioneers on Show in Oristano

by Giulia Blocal 11 September 2025

Until October 25th, the Foro Boario in Oristano (Italy) hosts a well-curated exhibition dedicated to New York’s graffiti pioneers. During my annual workation in Sardinia, …
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Kings Spray 2019, or what the hell am I doing in Amsterdam?

by Giulia Blocal 3 May 2019

The birthday of King Willem-Alexander is celebrated all around The Netherlands with huge street parties. On my first King’s Day, I was member of the …

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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Hope Around. New York Graffiti Pioneers on Show in Oristano

Kings Spray 2019, or what the hell am I doing in Amsterdam?