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Stuck in the 90s for a Week: Notes from an Offline Life

by Giulia Blocal 23 October 2025

It’s been a while since I wrote something personal here, something unplanned, full of detours. The kind of story that starts with a walk, a …
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Street Art in Rome: A Guide to Ephemeral Art in Italy’s Eternal City

by Giulia Blocal 28 December 2022

Street art might not last as long as Rome’s famous art masterpieces but, as the most significant global art movement of our time, the legacy …

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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Stuck in the 90s for a Week: Notes from an Offline Life

Street Art in Rome: A Guide to Ephemeral Art in Italy’s Eternal City