The Art Street Journal

A free quarterly newspaper on contemporary art

In a world of diminishing print publications and—even more rare—free ones, The Art Street Journal is an inspiring example of how it can still be done. The latest issue, Volume II: Issue IV, features Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara and at 36 pages is its biggest edition yet since launching in August 2009. Other highlights include a pull-out poster by Slinkachu, a visit to Simon Haas’ …

Pop’Africana

The African diaspora's style magazine launches its second issue

Following a debut issue that was warmly received in the press and beyond in 2010, Pop’Africana, a publication “dedicated to delivering a rejuvenated image of Africans,” is rolling out its next edition with features on the likes of fashion designer Duro Olowu, chef Marcus Samuelsson and model Nina Keita. The New York City-based art and fashion glossy strives to break clichés that continue to corrupt …

Beer

A book documenting a beer can collection that spans seven decades and 32 countries

Dan Becker and Lance Wilson—two San Francisco, CA-based designers— discovered a real gem when they stumbled upon Becker’s stepdad John Russo’s extensive beer can collection tucked away in his Midwest basement. Hoarding cans since 1975, the collection spans all shapes, styles and sizes of brews from around the world, which thankfully the duo decided to photograph and document in a book that they aptly titled …