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Grafis Nusantara

A platform dedicated to archiving vintage Indonesian labels and stickers – presenting the archipelago’s lavish visuals and their significance as knowledge and reference materials.

Grafis Nusantara caters as a space to give Indonesian vintage visuals chances to be appreciated. Furthermore, easy access to social media and digital archives opens up new opportunities to collect more Indonesian graphic artefacts through social curation.
Vol. 1 — Mixed Labels & Stickers
Grafis Nusantara, Vol. 1 — Mixed Labels & Stickers, Grafis Nusantara, 2023, © Grafis Nusantara

A curated collection of Indonesian labels and stickers, showcasing diverse vernacular graphic styles and everyday visual culture.

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Vol. 3 — Cigarette Labels
Grafis Nusantara, Vol. 3 — Cigarette Labels, Grafis Nusantara, 2023, © Grafis Nusantara

A study of kretek cigarette labels, focusing on intricate design, symbolism, and the visual identity of the tobacco industry.

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Vol. 4 — Pop Stickers
Grafis Nusantara, Vol. 4 — Pop Stickers, Grafis Nusantara, 2024, © Grafis Nusantara

A compilation of Indonesian pop stickers from the 1980s–1990s, reflecting playful imagery and youth-oriented mass graphics.

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