Toekang Koppie – Amar Shahid PREVIEW

Amar Shahid
138 x 138cm
Cyanotype & Mixed Media on Canvas
2025
RM18,000
A playful jab on the commercialisation of culture through drug-infused beverage, coffee had been a staple instrument on the tug of war between capitalism and culture. The image is an adaptation of historical colonial photos that documented street merchants peddling coffee and snacks in the Dutch east indies.
In recent times, coffee and similar beverages are currently at the forefront of the debate between protectionism and global prosperity, with foreign giants battling for market share with local brands, echoing a geopolitical sentiment over a fittingly stimulating drink.