Revolutionary Visionaries of Bhutanese Art Illuminate Taipei
From the distant land of Bhutan, two visionary artists — Asha Kama and Gyempo Wangchuk — have brought their latest works to the bustling heart of Taipei city. Their introspective works beckon the viewers to embark on a profound journey of contemplation, inviting us to seek meaning amidst the perpetual flux of the world.
Searching for Heroes in a Peking Opera Classic: The Orphan of the Zhao Family
By revisiting the Peking Opera classic, The Orphan of the Zhao Family, the GuoGuang Opera Company invites their audience to consider the true nature of heroism, while emphasising that each actor and actress on stage embodies heroic qualities through their craft.
Jiajing Emperor’s Paradise on Earth at the Hong Kong Museum of Art
The Hong Kong Museum of Art presents Eternal Enlightenment: The Virtual World of Jiajing Emperor, an exhibition that showcases how the Taoist beliefs of Jiajing Emperor contributed to the development of a unique design vocabulary used in the decorative arts of the Ming dynasty.
When Faith and Culture Collide: Temple is a Museum
A special exhibition titled A Temple is a Museum: Craft, Relationship & Faith highlights the intriguing intersection of faith and culture by drawing a thought-provoking analogy between temples in Taiwan and the museums of the 21st century.
Hand Puppetry Unleashes the Tale of Blood Brothers and Heroism
For the 2023 Taiwan Traditional Theatre Festival, the Jin Kwei Lo Puppetry Company presents their latest production, Blood Brothers, which sheds light on the legendary Chinese tale of brotherhood and heroism.
Challenging Principles: Exploring the Future of Chinese Calligraphy
The Hengshan Calligraphy Art Centre (HCAC) unveiled its inaugural Hengshan Calligraphy Biennial, featuring a diverse range of thought-provoking calligraphy works by both established and emerging calligraphers from Taiwan and around the world.
Wander in Egypt: Abu Simbel from Dusk to Dawn
Unlike most travel guides that showcase photos of great monuments basking in daylight, my first glimpse of Abu Simbel took place at night.
Pipe Organ Unleashed: Cameron Carpenter at Weiwuying
At Weiwuying, home to Asia's largest pipe organ, virtuoso organist Cameron Carpenter took the instrument off the altar and onto the centre stage, delivering an electrifying performance that mesmerised the audience of Taiwan.
Deciphering the Jewellery of Tutankhamun from Head to Toe
Embedded with powerful symbolism and beliefs, these precious adornments not only offer a tantalising glimpse into the pharaonic history of Egypt, but also mark what was perhaps the epitome of goldsmithing and jewellery arts.
The Best Cure for a Pandemic Hangover: Bangzi Opera's Side-Splitting Comedy
On the occasion of its 70th anniversary, Taiwan Bangzi Opera Company debuted ‘Please Lie To Me’, a side-splitting comedy that left the audience in stitches.