Tijdschrift Cul

27/09/2023

The bare-hearted glass frog gets its name from having a transparent underside - which aids in concealing rather than leaving it exposed. In Marc’s new column, he reflects on the transparency of his own emotions. Perhaps what you think is so obvious is a lot more hidden to the normal observer. Read more on his metaphor below 🐸

Text: Marc Burillo Micho
Image: Rachel Kok

Text Marc Burillo Micho Image Rachel Kok All of human knowledge is, to an extent, based on our capacity to recognize patterns. It is the most fundamental of our survival skills. We are constantly unconsciously recognizing the similar within the different, attempting to fit the unknown into our pre-e...

27/09/2023

‘everything in the universe transforms into something else.’

Discovering the profound beauty in impermanence - from a holographic paper that shifts its colours to the ever-changing chapters of life. In Evita’s new article, she talks about embracing change while touching on holographic. Check out the article and embrace change, for it molds us into who we're meant to be, making every moment precious. 🌟

Text: Evita Belegri

27/09/2023

‘I make a case for unabashedly liking something and not losing the will to share it.’

Kyriaki takes us on a journey through ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ as she listens to it while driving down a hot summer road. Thoughts of feminism, death, and family cross her mind. If you haven’t heard it, you’ll want to give it a listen after checking out the column.

Text: Kyriaki Mallioglou
Image: Miranda Tate

Painting Memories with Music Driving down an empty road under the sweltering heat of summer, the AC is off to preserve the car’s functionality. I shift gears as my mother tells me to slow down. I sigh, because this is what driving a car with family as passengers is like. Of course it's not all bad...

27/09/2023

Scrolling through a social media app, you might come across this post hours into a mindless scroll, or you just opened the app while idly waiting at the bus stop. Either way, you might be familiar with the type of overstimulation that Miranda talks about in her article. Fighting with the dread that comes along with it - she toys with the idea of starting a dopamine detox. Read more of her thoughts below!

Text & Image: Miranda Tate

Caffeine and Other Chemicals Text and Image Miranda Tate My mum, in true Scandinavian fashion, drinks black coffee day round to ritualise her mornings, keep her sharp throughout the day, and after dinner to get cosy in front of the fireplace. For her, it has a calming power. For me, it does the oppo...

22/09/2023

In Harriet’s column, they discuss embracing the tapestry of memories woven through generations. Their mother’s mother’s mother’s garden, their mother’s mother’s garden, and now their own. Through splashes of purple, they're reminded of the past generations - finding solace and a home within themselves for the waves of grief. Read more of their intimate account below🌿💜

Text & Image: Harriet Smith

Memories of my mother’s mother’s mother’s garden Text & Image Harriet Smith According to my mum, Mamma (my mother’s mother’s mother), lived in a ‘bad’ part of town. Mamma’s council house was well past its expiry date. It was cheap, short-term, post-war council housing which was still...

21/09/2023

Delft Blue Ceramics: iconic imagery that comes to mind when people think of the Netherlands. In Megan’s column, she explores the intricate world of Delft Blue ceramics amidst souvenir shops and museums in Amsterdam. This centuries-old craft has evolved from a cost-effective alternative to Chinese porcelain to today's mass-produced mementoes. It straddles the line between authentic craftsmanship and kitsch souvenirs. Read more about it below!🏺🎨✈️

Tekst: Megan Masselink
Image: Rachel Kok

21/09/2023

Spring is the season of renewal and celebration across cultures worldwide. As we bid farewell to winter's chill and welcome the warmth, we embrace the themes of rebirth and hope. In Lingli’s in-depth article on the colour green, she delves into diverse traditions that mark the arrival of spring. spring traditions. From Nowruz in Iran to Qingming in China, and Baba Marta in Bulgaria, its a time for honouring nature's cycles, cherishing our ancestors, and relishing the vibrant blooms that signal a fresh start. Check it out below! 🌸🌼🌱

Text & Image: Lingli Crucq

Een interculturele analyse Na de koude, donkere dagen en nattigheid van de winterperiode is het tijd voor warmte en een frisse start. Onze gemoedstoestand verbetert collectief: gevoelens van blijdschap, hoop en wedergeboorte komen veel voor rond de seizoensverandering van winter naar lente. Flora en...

21/09/2023

If you ever find yourself away from the city, look up into the night sky and you’ll find yourself mesmerized by the wonder of the stars. In Anna’s new column she expresses a longing for the pristine, starry nights of her childhood and looks forward to future opportunities for stargazing, despite the challenges posed by light pollution. Check it out below!

Tekst: Anna Scholder
Beeld: Evita Belegri

Tekst Anna Scholder Beeld Evita Belegri Op een zwoele zomeravond in augustus, drie jaar geleden, lig ik flink aangeschoten op mijn rug in het gras. Een bewuste keuze. Het is een windstille, wolkeloze dag en de temperatuur neemt voelbaar snel af naarmate de nacht vordert. Er kriebelt iets over mijn b...

13/09/2023

‘de echte waarde van de aardappelplant zit in de knol’

Fries, hashbrowns, and stamppot -potatoes are quite the food celebrity. In Rachel’s article on yellow, discover the incredible journey of the potato, from its ancient Andean origins to its role as a game-changer in European history. Unveil the myths, misconceptions, and its rise from an underdog to a global culinary icon. Click below to read the article!

Text and Images: Rachel Kok

De culturele geschiedenis van een knolgewas 'Vanavond eten we gekookte aardappelen.' Erger nieuws kon je mij als achtjarige niet brengen. Het was een voorbode voor een gespannen sfeer aan de eettafel: die smaakloze gele dingen zouden er bij mij écht niet ingaan. Ik vond ze het toppunt van saaiheid....

11/09/2023

Fire: the primal force that ignited human progress. From Prometheus to Pandora, it's curiosity and creation, war and innovation. We can't tame it, we can't dim it. Fire is how we begin and end. Check out Lieke’s poem below!

Text: Lieke van den Belt
Image: Lingli Crucq

07/09/2023

Orange chicken has an interesting position in the discussion on authentic food - being neither Chinese nor American. But, in Islay’s essay, she says that ‘authenticity is subjective.’ Her scathing analysis of authenticity in the food world discusses hybridity, Western superiority, and cultural identity. Check it out below!

Text: Islay Kilgannon
Image: Lingli Crucq

In defence of inauthenticity Five stars: The most authentic Chinese food in the city. Must have experience! Restaurant reviews are a magical place in which anyone can speak with the authority and expertise of a Michelin star chef. But authentic to John Smith from the New York Times food review does....