Arahmaiani Indonesian, b. 1961
Coca-Cola bottle, condom.
This piece interrogates the commodification of culture and the dissemination of Western consumer goods and values, exploring their impacts on local traditions and spiritual practices. It exemplifies Arahmaiani's broader artistic practice, which frequently engages with themes of identity, globalization, and the complex interplay between tradition and modernity. Through "Holy Toxic Coke," Arahmaiani invites viewers to critically examine how global consumer culture infiltrates and transforms local and sacred spaces."