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Nuart Aberdeen 2026: Reading Walls in the Age of Images
Rather than treating poetry as something confined to books, literary elites or institutions, Nuart Aberdeen 2026 explored what happens when poetic language enters everyday urban space: walls, signs, abandoned buildings, side streets, infrastructural spaces and overlooked corners of the city.
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As Seen on the Streets of London
As Seen on the Streets of London is the second book in the series from Giulia “Blocal” Riva, following on from her book As Seen on the Streets of Paris, which was published last year. For many years, Riva has been documenting global graffiti and street art on her website BLocal (as well as for UP), and these books provide a deeper dive into the scene. While there are already a large number of books published on this topic, Riva’s book doesn’t take the lazy approach of featuring only well-known artists like Banksy and Shepherd Fairey (although both are featured).
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From Wool to Walls: The Story of Portugal’s WOOL Festival
Covilhã, once the beating heart of the country’s textile industry, fell quiet when the industry collapsed. But over the past decade, the city has begun to tell a new story, one painted on its walls. WOOL, Portugal’s first festival dedicated to urban art, was founded in 2011 not as a marketing campaign or art-world spectacle, but as a tribute.
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As Seen on the Streets of Paris Through the Eyes of Giulia ‘BLocal’ Riva
In an era where travel and art are more intertwined than ever, Giulia “BLocal” Riva’s latest book, As Seen on the Streets of Paris, offers a unique perspective on urban exploration.
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Independent Street Art Shines at Stencibility 2024
The Stencibility Festival in Tartu, Estonia, has just celebrated its 15th anniversary, highlighting the city’s vibrant street art culture. Since 2010, the festival has invited global street artists to express their creativity without constraints, emphasizing spontaneity and the raw essence of street art.
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Loading: Street Art in the Digital Age
The immersive exhibition “Loading: Street Art in the Digital Age” transcends the conventional, inviting its audience to immerse themselves in the kinetic energy of street art, beyond the static confines of canvases and gallery walls.
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UP Magazine’s 2023 Editor’s Choice Articles
UP Mag’s 2023 Editor’s Choice List! Check out some of our favorite and proudest stories of the year.
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Rotterdam’s All Caps Festival: A Week of Art, Culture, and Inclusion
On the hottest weekend of the summer, Rotterdam’s Feijenoord district welcomed art enthusiasts and curious onlookers to the third edition of the All Caps festival, formerly known as Pow! Wow! Rotterdam. This district, once primarily recognized for its football stadium, has evolved into the epicenter of urban art in the city, all thanks to the unwavering passion of a dedicated team.
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The Top-5 Cities to See Street Art in Europe
A guide to the top 5 street art cities in Europe, from local expert Giulia ‘Blocal’ Riva!
