Hamam is a print-only bathing magazine.
We started publishing Hamam Magazine in 2020 for readers to have a good soak and let go. Each issue features essays, artist projects, photography, and interviews with unconventional spirits all over the world.
"Hamam is so appealing because, at its (steamy) core, this is a magazine about something all of us grapple with — how to live. It explores the common idea of, and desire to cleanse ourselves — physically in water, spiritually, and mentally."
— magCulture, 2021
A Declaration of Letting Go
Calling All You, Curious Minds —
It is with great jubilation that we write today to cordially invite you to celebrate the art and culture of bathing. On this occasion — and with sincere intentions of more to follow — we emancipate ourselves from the technological trappings of the modern world and release mental afflictions in the name of pleasure, relaxation, and growth. We ask you kindly excuse whatever preconceptions you hold regarding identity. There is no judgment or self-censorship here.
In these pages, we create space for the greatest liberation: the freedom of expression. Here, we offer our distinguished audience contemplative retreat.
HAMAM is not simply a magazine! It is an object of Letting Go that you can hold in your hand.
Let us explore these varied practices together, and we will — with due regard and great consideration — unearth the many particulars of history's greatest healer: the bath. It is this ancient practice of transformation from which our inspiration flows endlessly. At the place where water and skin meet for ritualistic cleansing we declare a solemn truth: nobody is the same, but everyone is equal and welcome. Our confession is unabashed … we are bathing obsessed.
If you choose, we wish you safe passage beyond our friendly waters. However, we hope you will abide, and enter our safe harbors so we may collectively nourish our minds and heal our bodies. We assume this mantle, rather boldly, in our sacred role to rid the world of suffering.
To you, Unconventional Spirits — with open hearts, creative & big ideas — we dedicate HAMAM.
With fondness,
Ekin & Steve
Summer 2020
The magazine has received these awards:
2021 Best Periodical Design (GMK Turkey - Graphic Design Association of Turkey)
2020 Editorial Design Achievement Award (GMK Turkey)
"Project We Love" (Kickstarter)
Magazine of the Week (magCulture)
Best New Indie Mag (Page Magazines)
And magCulture had this to say about us:
"Hamam is so appealing because, at its (steamy) core, this is a magazine about something all of us grapple with — how to live. It explores the common idea of, and desire to cleanse ourselves — physically in water, spiritually, and mentally."
Retailers
We are honored to work with many online and physical retailers all over the world. The complete list is below. If you are a retailer that sells Hamam and aren't on the list, please send an email to sales@hamam.co.
If there's a bookshop or bathing spot in your town that you think should stock Hamam, please send us an email or DM on Instagram and we'll reach out to them.
