Spring Issue | Volume 1

GUESTS

Surfin’ Inside the Korean Waves
by Hwi Woo Min

We talk to YooJin Choi, the exhibition project curator who assisted Hallyu! The Korean Wave show at Victoria and Albert Museum

The Weight Around my Neck
by Ashlea Abbs

The objects we own share unique insights about who we are, often provoking fascinating discussion. Abi’s pendant is a witness to the country’s genocide

Peter Doig’s Art of Passing Through
by Simone Pellegrino

A newly opened exhibition on the work of Peter Doig is one of the hottest talks of London. In a conversation with its curator, we took note of the best takeaways


MOUTHFULS

Sipping World’s Coffees

Coffee culture varies from country to country, but one thing always stays the same: the pungent aroma of a fresh brew. We ground some beans and set off to discover how coffee has travelled around the world

The Internet Breathes New Life Into Franz Kafka

The novelist from Prague has Gen Z in a 143 million-views chokehold. But while breathing new life, the algorithm-induced obsession may now simplify the author into a meme

Can Literature Save the Planet?

In the fight for climate justice, awareness is the beginning. For Earth Hour 2023, we recommend five fiction and non-fiction titles to understand the crisis and live in the Anthropocene



BITES

Who Lives Next Door?

Whether you’re new to the street or not, take a deep dive into your community and find out how surveillance technology and a neighbourhood app will change you into a nosey neighbour for all the right reasons

Protesting After the Public Order Bill

Introduced in 2022, the Public Order Bill is set to destroy foundations of a democratic right to be heard. We reveal tips on how to proteest safely after the passing of the bill in early 2023

Where to Buy Vintage in London

For most, vintage fashion is no more than an Internet craze. But for the planet, it’s a potential saviour. We shortlisted seven vintage stores in London that can double as starting points for your journey of shopping


TABLECLOTH PRESENTS

BEHIND THE SCENES OF TABLECLOTH’S SPRING ISSUE
by Simone Pellegrino
The #GentrificationBuilding On TikTok, Explained
by Tania Arenas

spend Ramadan with me
by Nazifa Miah
How much money can I save by making my own meals? : inflation in the UK
by Hwi Min

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