Runner #5

Runner #5

Runner #5 brings together a year of critical writing, art, and creative exploration from Detroit and beyond. Since its founding in April 2020, Runner has celebrated the city’s revolutionary initiatives, connecting local artists and thinkers with global audiences. This print issue covers content from May 2024 to April 2025, spanning 248 pages of essays, interviews, and visual storytelling.

Highlights include: studio visits, exhibition reviews, conversations with emerging and established artists, street-style fashion columns, poetry, and reflections on Detroit’s post-industrial landscape. Contributors include James Allen, Ashley Cook, Lisa John Rogers, Lux Laine, Valerie Salerno, and many more, offering diverse perspectives on art, culture, and social engagement.

At 8.5" x 11", this substantial edition is a must-have for readers curious about Detroit’s creative networks, global collaborations, and the future of independent arts publishing.