Malasaña Archivi ⋆ BLocal | Street Art Travel Guides

Malasaña is one of the most important neighbourhoods for street art in Madrid, with murals, graffiti and painted shutters scattered across its streets. I lived …

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.

Malasaña

Street Art in Malasaña, Madrid: Graffiti, Murals and the Evolution of an Urban Scene.