Art Block is a DSTL Arts program that produces a biannual zine by the same name. The Art Block Zine is put together by an editorial board that meets on a weekly basis and reviews all submissions for content, theme, and artistic quality. The work our editorial board seeks to publish should activate our five senses while inspiring us with a sense of vulnerability: a sense of realness. We hope to connect with well-developed stories and artwork.

This issue's theme is "Pop Culture." We have collected here visual art, stories, poetry, and photography that demonstrate a strong sense of the popular culture of Los Angeles, the people's culture, and how the people inform the culture of our community.

All proceeds from the sale of this zine benefits DSTL Arts and our free programs for emerging artists from underserved communities in Los Angeles.