PATINAPATINA Magazine is a print publication and cultural arts organization founded by Dan and Maham Momin in 2023. Curious about the confusion of mixed cultural identities, the magazine works with diasporic artists whose work reinterprets tradition through contemporary lenses/contexts.
Dan's work has been recognized by organizations such as USM Modular Furniture, DesignMiami, and the Royal Ontario Museum. He is a graduate of OCAD University’s Industrial program [2023]. PATINAPATINA Issue 01 can be found in shops around the world.
to inquire about purchasing a piece or collaborating on a project, please reach out to: DANIEL.Y.CUI@GMAIL.COM
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[11-2025]
24 Mercer St, Unit 300, Toronto ON
Curation, spatial design, installation and programming for Echoes of the Silk Drum. Over three days, PATINAPATINA collaborated with six selectors in the city - DJs, curators, music nerds - to create a sonic experience traversing the various cultures that make up our diverse city.
Shen, Michael Nyarkoh, Jess Kasiama (kimya), aji, Abdul Kauchali, and Orkid (Erhua) curated sounds for a dance party, listening sessions, and sonic/literary library throughout the weekend. CAPSUL Studio became a space for restorative listening and meaningful conversation around music and cultural exchange. We worked with Abdul Kauchali’s H.A.R.P sound system to deliver an experiential sound like no other.
Contributors: Maher Shenouda, Michael Nyarkoh, Jess Kasiama, Ajith Thangavelautham, Ren Tang, Abdul Kauchali, Mina Wang Zhou, Rafae Jatoi, Vikram Sra, Seden Lai, Rhys Cropper
Developed in partnership with H.A.R.P and CAPSUL Studio.