Celebrating Indonesian Pop Culture Stickers: Grafis Nusantara Launches Grafis Nusantara Vol. 4 – Koleksi Stiker Pop & Trendi
Grafis Nusantara, an Indonesian label and sticker archive collective, is excited to unveil their fourth book, Grafis Nusantara Vol. 4—Koleksi Stiker Pop & Trendi. This volume showcases an extensive collection of Indonesian pop culture stickers created between the 1970s to the 1990s. This book reveals Grafis Nusantara’s journey to Pakisaji, Malang, where they explored the origins of these pop culture stickers through AMP Malang, one of the largest producers of such stickers. It features a poignant and insightful narrative, shaped by conversations between Grafis Nusantara and the father-and-son duo behind AMP Malang, Kusnadi and Eko Pujianto.
The stickers featured in this publication include not only AMP Malang’s designs but also those from other producers throughout Indonesia. They are divided into categories: pin-up girls, text quotes, cartoons, religious themes, text and image combinations, brands, and figures—each section is accompanied by an in-depth exploration of its social and cultural context. In addition to the book, every copy includes a sample of an AMP Malang sticker, a collection of collaborative sticker designs with AMP Malang, and an interactive cover as a homage to sticker aficionados and collectors.
In this remarkable collaboration, Grafis Nusantara partnered with the Bandung-based design studio Copyright/Reserved, infusing the project with a fresh perspective while staying true to its essence. The sticker archive is a joint collection by Grafis Nusantara and Easy Tiger. Supported and published by Kamengski, this release extends beyond the book itself. Kamengski will collaborate to produce merchandise, including t-shirts and stickers, inspired by the captivating designs featured in Grafis Nusantara Vol. 4 – Koleksi Stiker Pop & Trendi. Both the book and the accompanying merchandise will be available for purchase online through the Kamengski Tokopedia store. This release is an exciting opportunity to introduce and showcase the long journey of Indonesia’s pop culture stickers, giving an entity that is often overlooked and forgotten, despite its omnipresence in everyday life, a new perspective. Grafis Nusantara is eager to share this book with design enthusiasts, collectors, and anyone interested in our long history of visual culture.
