Cringe Mag
Dublin Core
Title
Cringe Mag
Description
Cringe Magazine is an independent publication exploring shame and self-consciousness through writing and art.
In our third round of interrogating cringe, like the discomfort that being perceived by others brings us, and the self-consciousness that comes with perceiving ourselves, we wanted to focus on the awkwardness of molding our ever-changing bodies to time and space.
But instead of looking at metaphysical spaces alone, long-time contributor Christopher reflects on the generational tension he encounters on the tennis court and discovers the virtue of occupying spaces for a seemingly pointless round of sports, while Stella discusses the constant tension between body positivity and society’s submission to the trend cycle. We also reflect on the tense and tender space of human relationships, not to forget the relationship we have with ourselves.
Just like in previous issues, this edition is full of thoughtful poetry and art submissions exploring the (ab)used body, self-consciousness exhibited through the lens of an unknown photographer, and the curse of the perfectionist who wants to be seen by others while at the same time hiding from their judgement.
In our third round of interrogating cringe, like the discomfort that being perceived by others brings us, and the self-consciousness that comes with perceiving ourselves, we wanted to focus on the awkwardness of molding our ever-changing bodies to time and space.
But instead of looking at metaphysical spaces alone, long-time contributor Christopher reflects on the generational tension he encounters on the tennis court and discovers the virtue of occupying spaces for a seemingly pointless round of sports, while Stella discusses the constant tension between body positivity and society’s submission to the trend cycle. We also reflect on the tense and tender space of human relationships, not to forget the relationship we have with ourselves.
Just like in previous issues, this edition is full of thoughtful poetry and art submissions exploring the (ab)used body, self-consciousness exhibited through the lens of an unknown photographer, and the curse of the perfectionist who wants to be seen by others while at the same time hiding from their judgement.
Publisher
Self-published
Date
2022
Format
150 gsm uncoated paper, colour printing throughout COVER: 350 gsm silk paper, soft touch lamination
Zine Item Type Metadata
Issue Title
FRICTION
Issue Number
3
Editor
Annika Loebig
Designer
Annika Loebig & Klaidas Salickas
Contributors
Georjia Ashleigh-Cross, Annika Loebig, Klaidas Salickas, Faraz Ali, Selina Wagner, Despy Boutris, Katie Bauer, Sriya J. N., Gemica B. Rosenberg, Maria Helena Solowej, Jennifer Okafor, Simran Kaur, Jordan Collins, Stella Anni Schmieder, Atelier Dédé, Christopher R. Moore, Sylphia Basak, Alexandra R. Cifre
Dimensions
21 cm x 14,8 cm x 0,8cm
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
London
Printer
Mixam
Edition Size
A5
Website
https://www.cringemag.co.uk/
Where to buy
https://www.cringemag.co.uk/product-page/cringe-3-friction
Links to reviews
N/A
Citation
Cringe Mag, “Cringe Mag,” Photo Book Cafe Archive, accessed April 30, 2025, https://www.photobookcafe-archive.co.uk/items/show/525.