Reimagining Radical Cities│607│Reimagining Radical Cities

Reimagining Radical Cities│Reimagining Radical Cities [The script of this episode] In concluding the exhibition, we focus on the key factors that enable urban dwellers to coexist and cultivate a sense of belonging. This section revolves around the interrelations among narrative, space, and spirituality. Through discussions, collaborations, storytelling, gatherings, and initiatives, we invite the audience to envision the future of a radical city. The artist collective Engineering of Volcano Detonating exhibits The History of Yen: Return to the Island of Arrival, which delves into the intersection and tension between indigenous myths and sci-fi narratives in contemporary Taiwanese society. It engages viewers in examining key factors influencing how identity is connected to land. By blending fictional and poetic narratives, the work prompts viewers to reflect on these deep and intricate relationships. Zhang Xu Zhan’s Yi-zhen Paper Puppet Book-Centipede, Print & Carve Dept.’s Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going?, and Michael Rakowitz’s The Waiting Gardens of the North in the 8th-floor gallery investigate how the collective spirit and space shape lived experiences, as well as the imagination and practice of a future home. These pieces highlight the importance of public participation, engendering new dialogues and social relations through collaborative efforts. In the cities, parks are not just venues for activities but also places filled with countless stories. Your Bros. Filmmaking Group’s Taman-taman (Park) features two Indonesian poets. During the day, they gather the life stories of their fellow citizens in the park and transform these stories into poetry. At night, contrasting with the bustling daytime atmosphere, these poems echo throughout the park via radio broadcast, turning the area into a sanctuary of urban fables. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/H25030