Anti Kolektif Kolektif Klub Alana Malika
The Anti Kolektif Kolektif Klub delights and provokes thought in equal parts with memes that poke fun at the art scene in Indonesia and beyond. We speak to the person behind the Instagram account to find out more.
Why did you start the Instagram account? I started Anti Kolektif Kolektif Klub because I was interested in framing artistic discourse within a humorous context. I wanted to talk about topics that occupy day-to-day conversations in the art world, including gossip, professional struggles, criticisms, and everything in between. When I created this account, the conversation surrounding art collectives seemed to go in circles. Initially, this account was supposed to be a dedicated space to talk about collectives through memes. However as time went on, our audience grew and so did the scope of our account. Instead of only focusing on collectives, it now covers various aspects of the art world and their intersections. Who is in the Anti Kolektif Kolektif Klub team? Anti Kolektif Kolektif Klub is run by one person, and people usually refer to me as “Admin” or “Mimin”. I have not revealed my identity on Instagram, but people in my social circle know that I created and manage the account. Unlike before, I am open about my role behind the account in my personal life. However, I choose to remain anonymous to the public because I think the account is more enjoyable if people do not know who is working behind the scenes. What is the process of creating a meme? You can describe it specific to a particular meme. The process of creating memes for this page is quite random. I usually start by adapting meme formats that have been circulating to include relevant art content. Sometimes, I make a set of memes in advance that I publish
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