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WOOL 2026: Why Portugal’s Oldest Urban Art Festival Still Feels Different.

by Giulia Blocal 30 June 2026

Every June, I find myself returning to Covilhã.
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A Candid Vlog from WOOL | Covilhã Urban Art Festival 2026

by Giulia Blocal 23 June 2026

Come with me to Covilhã, Portugal, for the 13th edition of WOOL, Portugal’s first urban art festival. This street art vlog takes you behind 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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WOOL 2026: Why Portugal’s Oldest Urban Art Festival Still Feels Different.

A Candid Vlog from WOOL | Covilhã Urban Art Festival 2026