Exotica Moderne (Issue Twenty Nine)

Step into a shimmering world where mid-century exotica, space-age cocktails and island escapism converge. Exotica Moderne 29 is the latest issue from the discerning curators at House of Tabu, offering a radiant journey through bold visuals, rare music, and the rich cultural undercurrents of the tiki and lounge universe.

Inside this vibrant edition you’ll discover:

• A stunning cover feature by artist Colleen Gnos, who transforms familiar tropes into lush, hyper-color compositions that reflect both nostalgia and modern edge.

• A design-forward deep dive into the stylish bar Tikehau (Maui), where architecture, cocktails and décor marry in bold clarity.

• A sonic expedition via the project Dubxotica by Gerald Schoenherr, explored by writer Skip Heller—showing how tradition recasts into neon-tinted groove.

• A fascinating cultural detour: how Indian and Punjabi flavours made their way across oceans and left an indelible mark on island cuisine, investigated by Tiki Lindy.

• And much more: a feature on the legendary The Tiki Ti “Shrunken Heads” saga, a spotlight on Arizona’s own TikiAZ collective, festive-themed home-bar styling, original drink recipes, eclectic music reviews—and the convergence of exotica, retro-futurism and late-night reverie.

Whether your compass points to vintage rum, lunar-inspired cocktails or vibey lounge grooves, this issue transports you into a world of escapism and design. Printed for connoisseurs of fine print, rare sounds and stylised cocktails, Exotica Moderne 29 is as much a visual home-bar accent as it is a reading experience.

For fans of: bamboo bar builds, vinyl deep cuts, and tropical modern design.