Reimagining Radical Cities│605│The Spectacle and Decadence of Modernity

Reimagining Radical Cities│The Spectacle and Decadence of Modernity [The script of this episode] Upon entering this exhibition section, several large-scale installations reveal themselves, immersing us in rich visual and tactile experiences of urban spaces. Jun Sojung’s Despair to be Reborn is themed on a department store, a symbol of Western modernity, constructing a collage of a modernized landscape with rapid imagery and sound. Simultaneously, it reflects on the tension that emerges when Western modernity meets an Eastern context, which, despite seeming harmonious at first, is deeply intertwined with dislocation and contradictions. Nearby, in a ruin-like setting, Vandy Rattana’s Garden of the Night: MIND THE GAP BETWEEN TIME AND REALITY presents an installation comprising shattered roof tiles and scattered photographs depicting moments of brief interactions between people and their urban surroundings. Both artists explore similar themes, yet their works show a striking contrast—one showcases towering modern architecture, while the other focuses on ruins. As you proceed, you will discover Haegue Yang’s large-scale installation, Cittadella. The artist utilizes the ambiguous qualities of blinds, straddling the line between openness and closure, to examine the nature and possibility of boundaries. Through the design of light and various scents permeating the space, the installation enhances the environment with multiple layers, making the boundaries more fluid and less distinct. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reimagining Radical Cities Time│2025/04/25-2025/09/07 Venue│NTCAM: 6A, 6B, 8F Gallery Curator│HSIEH Feng-rong, Amy CHENG Artist│Engineering of Volcano Detonating, Print & Carve Dept., JUN Sojung, Eisa JOCSON & Venuri PERERA, Joyce HO, HO Rui An, Your Bros. Filmmaking Group, WU Mali, WU Chuan-lun, HOU I-ting, HOU Lulu Shur-tzy, YAO Jui-lan, Musquiqui Chihying, Elom 20ce, Gregor Kasper, ZHANG XU Zhan, CHANG Chien-chi, Haegue YANG, Michael RAKOWITZ, Joiri MINAYA, HUANG Sun-quan, Rinus Van de Velde, VANDY Rattana, LIAO Chien-chung, JEONG Geumhyung More Details: https://ntcart.museum/EN/exhibition/H2503003