23 Hours: Archives of Mamak Signs & Mementos

23 Hours collates graphics from Mamaks - a type of casual, usually open-air eatery in Singapore (and Malaysia), run predominantly by Indian Muslim owners.

The menu blends South Indian, Malay, and sometimes Chinese influences - prata, briyani, maggi goreng, and the ever-present teh tarik. Affordable and often open late into the night, mamaks have become an unintentional third space for people to gather to eat and hang out, bringing people of all walks together. The term "Mamak" comes from a Tamil word meaning "uncle," and in Singapore, it's colloquially used to refer to Indian Muslim eateries.


Softcover
Risograph Printed
Publisher: Shrub
Year: 2025
Size: 137mm x 194mm 
Pages: 46