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Today I will be bringing you the second part of my interview with Taiwanese Director S. Leo Chiang. Last week we delved into Leo's Oscar-nominated short documentary “Island In Between," which focuses on Taiwan’s outlying Kinmen Islands, and offers a nuanced view of identity and belonging amid cross-Strait tensions. We covered Leo’s approach to the documentary, how those in Kinmen and the rest of Taiwan feel about the possibility of war and the limitations of using English to define a Taiwanese identity.
In today's episode, we'll touch on how Leo’s transnational background has impacted the way he feels about cross-Strait tensions, how this documentary has resonated with people all over the world, and what Leo has coming next.
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On todayâs episode, we have a very exciting guest, Taiwanese filmmaker Leo Chiang, whose latest short film âIsland In Betweenâ has been nominated for an Oscar. His documentary, which centers around Taiwanâs outlying Kinmen Islands, gives a glimpse into the nuanced experience of those living in Kinmen and their relationship with China. Leo, who moved to the US when he was fifteen years old, shares his own experience of navigating China, Taiwan, and U.S. government narratives, and how, like those in Kinmen, he is still grappling with questions of identity and belonging.
In this episode we delve deep into âIsland in Betweenâ and Kinmenâs unique history. We discuss Leoâs approach to the project, how those in Kinmen and the rest of Taiwan feel about the possibility of war, and how using English terms to describe identity in this situation can be limiting.
You can watch Leo's documentary on YouTube here.
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Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I will be bringing you part two of my interview with Taipei's top nail tech Peggy Chen. If you haven't tuned in to part one yet - go stream it now! Peggy's work has been featured by Taiwan's Hypbeast, æ··èMIXFITmag, and has even graced a Taiwan Vogue cover. Last week we dove deep into Peggy's journey, inspirations, and tight-knit community, and in this episode, weâll be getting to know Peggy on a deeper level - from her biggest fears to her proudest moments.
You can check out Peggy's Instagram here.
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For todayâs Lunar New Yearâs Eve episode, we have a very special and exciting guest â Peggy Chen. Peggy is a nail tech based in Taipei, who takes nail art to a whole other level. From cat-eye claws to designs based on a Memphis-style teapot and a 1970s pajazzo glass vase, Peggy doesn't just do nails â she transforms them into works of art. Her work has caught the eyes of Taiwan's Hypbeast and æ··èMIXFITmag and has graced the cover of Taiwan Vogue.
In this episode, we're diving deep into Peggy's journey, inspirations, and tight-knit community. Get ready to experience the magic of getting your nails done by Peggy Chen herself, as she takes us through the process. Plus, she'll be sharing invaluable tips on running and building your own business. Hit play now!
You can check out Peggy's Instagram here.
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Today I am bringing you the final part of my interview with Cuban artist Humberto Diaz and Taiwanese artist Esther Lin. To learn more about the artists and their work, and the exchange that took place, I would recommend listening to parts one and two first!
In this episode, we discuss how the political climate impacts making art in Cuba and Taiwan, how significant identity is to both Esther and Humberto in their work, and lastly what their biggest takeaways are from this exchange.
You can follow Humberto and Esther on Instagram, and you can also check out their websites below:
Humberto's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/humbertodiaz75/
Humberto's website:
https://www.humbertodiaz.com/
Esther's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/estlinher/
Esther's website:
https://www.linyichun.studio/
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Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I am bringing you part two of my interview with Cuban artist Humberto Diaz and Taiwanese artist Esther Lin. Both have been part of a wider exchange between artists and creatives from Cuba and Taiwan.
The exchange loosely started with Taiwanese writer Huang Chong-kai's (é»ćŽć±) novel 'The Formosa Exchange'. Humberto went on to host both Chong-kai and Esther in Cuba. Humberto then came to Taipei and did an installation called 'Parallel Universes 2023' that was part of the exhibition 'Mirroring Now - the Southern Image' at Waley Art, in mid-November. Both Esther and Humberto also featured as speakers in the discussion hosted by Artgong (èèĄćźź) on November 28, titled: 'We Both Have a Big Neighbour: the Mirrored Geopolitics of Cuba and Taiwan'.
In today's episode, we discuss: how mirrored is the geopolitics of Cuba and Taiwan? Just how communist is Cuba? And how do attitudes and funding toward artistic careers differ in Cuba and Taiwan?
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Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I am joined by Cuban artist Humberto Diaz and Taiwanese artist Esther Lin. Both have been part of a wider exchange between artists and creatives from Cuba and Taiwan. In this episode, we will be shedding some light on what this exchange has involved, learn more about the art scene in Taiwan and Cuba, and find out just how much Cuba and Taiwan have in common culturally and geopolitically.
Check out Taiwanese writer Huang Chong-kai's (é»ćŽć±) novel 'The Formosa Exchange' here. Humberto's installation 'Parallel Universes 2023' that we discuss was part of the exhibition 'Mirroring Now - the Southern Image' at Waley Art, held in mid-November. You can watch the livestream of the discussion that Artgong (èèĄćźź) hosted on November 28, titled: âWe Both Have a Big Neighbour: the Mirrored Geopolitics of Cuba and Taiwan" on Instagram here.
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For Taiwan Uncovered's first episode of 2024, I am joined by TAI Body Theatre's (TAI èș«é«ćć Ž) Producer Lin Chih-yu. If you haven't come across TAI Body Theatre yet - you're missing out. Made up of around ten dancers from Taiwan's Indigenous tribes, the dance group explores the relationships between modernity, traditions, and Indigenous culture. Recent performances include 'Forest' and 'Flying Betel Nut,' with the former drawing on the group's founder Watan Tusi's own childhood experiences, and the latter inspired by folklore from the Pinuyumayan people.
In this episode, we discuss how TAI Body Theatre started, the meaning behind its name, and the inspirations behind some of the recent performances.
This episode was recorded at the end of 2023, so any references to 'this year' by the guest, refers to 2023.
You can stay up to date with TAI Body Theatre on Facebook.
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Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I will be bringing you the second part of my interview with Tawei and Amber from @TheCaveTW . In this episode, Tawei and Amber take us through some of the history of the underground music scene in Taiwan, why they hold âmaskâ events, and what upcoming artists to look out for. Weâll also be getting to know Tawei and Amberâs music tastes even better as they tell us what three artists - alive or dead - theyâd have at their dream event.You can check out the Cave on Instagram (@thecave.tw) and Tawei and Amber's podcast on YouTube (@TheCaveTW). You can also follow Tawei (@ftksiskillingit) and Amber (@kerkeramber) on Instagram to keep up with the latest Cave-related news and events. You can also get this episode on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and our website.The artists that Tawei and Amber reference in this episode:Mandidextrous:https://www.instagram.com/mandidextro...SoniaCalico :https://linktr.ee/SoniaCalico?fbclid=...KITrust:https://on.soundcloud.com/Gi2o5PwX1cN...HIHater:https://on.soundcloud.com/rGLQR8vgW3h...Troy Lin:https://on.soundcloud.com/S6t4LKRudNj...Rain Liou:https://rainliou.bandcamp.com/album/m...FTK :portaly.cc/FTKBEATS
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Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I speak with Co-founder Tawei and Marketing Director Amber, from @TheCaveTW. The Cave doesn't just organize events or produce music with Cave Records, it also has its own zine, Minerzine, and podcast. Its goal - 'a movement dedicated to elevating the dance music experience.'
In this episode, Tawei and Amber tell us where it all started for the Cave, what makes their events different, and whether Taipei or Taichung would win in an underground events battle. They'll also share some of the highs and lows of organizing some of Taiwan's most 'radical' events. Find out about the Cave's ethos, community, and more - hit play now!
You can check out the Cave on Instagram here, and Tawei and Amber's podcast here. You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
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On today's episode of Taiwan Uncovered, I bring you part two of my interview with artist Jorge Gonzålez Santos. Jorge has come all the way from Borikén, also known as Puerto Rico, and was recently in Taiwan to give a two-day sol-lace workshop at Tainan National University of the Arts.
In this episode we discuss some of Jorge's past and ongoing projects, the growing inclusion of Puerto Rican artists into the discourse of American art, and the progress that has been made to preserve and recover Boricua Indigenous culture and language.
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Todayâs guest has come all the way from BorikĂ©n, also known as Puerto Rico. Jorge GonzĂĄlez Santos is an artist who aims to preserve and recover Boricua material culture, in an attempt to create narratives between the Indigenous and the modern. His work has been presented in solo shows at the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and at the Embassy, San Juan, and he has contributed to exhibitions at LACE, Los Angeles; the Whitney Museum of American Art; Chicago Architecture Biennial, and documenta 14. Jorge was recently in Taiwan, on an invite from Tainan National University of the Arts, to give a two-day sol-lace workshop.
In this episode, we learn more about Borikén and Jorge's practice. Hit play to discover the diversity of Boricua material culture, how Puerto Rico's dark history informs Jorge's practice, and what narratives between the Indigenous and the modern look like for him.
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This week on Taiwan Uncovered, I'm back with filmmaker Rex (Hsia Jui-chien). In this episode we discuss how Rex found his passion for filmmaking, the importance of a good script, how filmmaker Edgar Wright has influenced his work, and insights into his other past-and-upcoming projects.
You can stay up to date with Rex on Facebook here. Watch Rex's short film, Unexpected Passenger, that screened at 2023 Sundance Film Festival Asia on Youtube here.
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Unexpected Passenger was shortlisted for Best Short Film at this year's Sundance Film Festival Asia. In this episode of Uncovered, I am joined by the filmmaker Rex (Hsia Jui-chien) to discuss the making of his short film. Hit play to hear how Rex managed to secured big-name actors in his film on a tight budget, what draws him to the horror-comedy genre, and some of the references to Taiwan's belief system that you may have missed.
You can watch Unexpected Passenger on Youtube here.
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On this episode of Uncovered, I made it to Art Taipei to speak with Taiwanese American abstract artist, Gabrielle Mar. Art Taipei is one of the leading art fairs in the Asia-Pacific region, and Gabi was exhibiting her work at the 30th anniversary of the fair.
In this episode, we discuss Gabi's journey to becoming an artist after her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Gabi also shares with us what draws her to abstract art and what it is that she loves about acrylic paints.
You can follow Gabi on Instagram here and check out her website here.
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Mark and Marichka Marczyk met during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity. Their first dates were on burning barricades. It was from this backdrop and a love of Ukrainian traditional folk music, that Balaklava Blues then emerged.
This year, Balaklava Blues was among the performers at Taiwan's World Music Festival which took place in mid-October. I had the pleasure of watching them perform and speaking with Mark and Marichka about their story and their efforts to ensure the Ukrainian experience is heard. Hit play to learn more about the duo, how they fell in love with Ukrainian folk music, and their experience in Taiwan.
The music included from Balaklava Blues' performance was kindly provided by World Music Festival, Taiwan.
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On this episode, I'm back with part two of my interview with Pien A.K.A. DJ Toilet Alien. Hit play to hear Pien's top areas to DJ at and the spaces she likes to go to on a night out. Pien also shares what success as a DJ means to her and what the underground events are like in Malaysia.
Keep up to date with Pien and her brands on Instagram, here. Feel free to also check out Mulan Theory and Lucky Strike on Instagram, whom Pien references in this episode.
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Todayâs guest on Uncovered has always had a natural curiosity to explore a plethora of music genres in her sets, from pop remixes to Asian Disco. Pien A.K.A. DJ Toilet Alien's language is music, and when she's on the decks, you never know what to expect next! Hit play to hear Pien discuss the community she found from DJing, how she's always trying to learn, and how her Taiwanese-Malaysian roots have influenced her sets.
Keep up to date with Pien on Instagram here.
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Filmmaker Edward Yang is known as one of the pioneers of Taiwan's New Wave Cinema movement of the 1980s. His works are world-renowned and continue to influence directors from Taiwan and around the world. The exhibition A One and A Two: Edward Yang Retrospective is the cumulation of a three-year-long research project of archive documents currently showing at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) is simultaneously showcasing all of Yang's films.
In today's episode of Uncovered, I speak to TFAM Director Wang Jun-jieh who was also one of the curators of this exhibition. Why is Yang regarded as such an influential director in Taiwan? How is he so unique to other Taiwanese filmmakers? What were the main themes of his work? Hit play to hear Director Wang answer all this and share his favorite Yang film!
A One and A Two: Edward Yang Retrospective is on at TFAM until October 22.
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On today's episode of Uncovered, I speak to Frank Havermans about his art project and exhibition at Waley Art, titled Trolley 0504. Frank, who was inspired by the constant motion of Taipei City and the bustling markets on a previous visit, returned from the Netherlands, to carry out this two-month project. What is the relation of the Dutch Fort Zeelandia to Frank's piece? Why was Wanhua the best location for the project? What were the expressions of those watching a foreigner from the Netherlands drive a trolley around traditional markets? Hit play to hear us discuss Frank's project from start to finish!
Check out more information and pictures of Trolley 0504 on Franks' website, here.
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