Isle to Isle

Series

“Isle to Isle” is set to return for its 4th edition, continuing the excitement of interpreting the spirit of exchanging cultures and communicating through the arts to connect two islands – Penang and Taiwan – together. Besides displaying the charming side of Taiwan’s new culture, ranging from the evolution of traditional art forms to the revolution of modern creative industries, “Isle to Isle” highlights the connection between Taiwan’s cultural background and its humanistic civilisation. “Taiwan Design Week”, a series of events dotted with bursting moments of inspiration and creativity, is the new addition to this year’s itinerary. Co-curated by VERSE, the series will feature a design exhibition titled “Beyond Aesthetic”, which encompasses four major themes, namely public architecture, arts and cultural event planning, regional anthropology, and popular culture. Apart from the exhibition, two engaging themed forums – ‘Inspiring Beauty’ and ‘Design and Community Power’ – will be held alongside the exhibition. “Isle to Isle” is presented by George Town Festival, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia, and Penang City Eye.

Beyond Aesthetics

Over a decade, Taiwan went through a silent cultural revolution. New identities and new aesthetics evolve in their daily life and Government agencies, mega cultural and creative exhibitions, and design fairs become annual cultural events. Little by little, aesthetics are emerging at every corner. Whether it’s public architecture, popular culture to regional anthropology, change is happening.

However, the value of design is more than creating “beauty”, it can bring up a new identity to solve public issues, and bridge the gap of understanding of society.

This exhibition showcases Taiwan’s excellent designs over the past few years, through the sharing of the idea and how it changes the different sectors of Taiwan, Malaysia’s design and creative industry players not only gain enlightening insights but also open doors for a new cultural dialogue with Taiwan counterparts.

01 Public Architecture
02 Arts and Cultural Event Planning
03 Regional Anthropology
04 Popular Culture
05 Malaysia Corner

Inspiring Beauty

The Architectural Aesthetic and Image Design of Taipei Music Center 【北流建筑美学与影像设计】线上论坛

Date: 16 July 2022

Time: 10.30am – 12.10pm

Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade/城视报脸书直播

台北市文化新地标台北流行音乐中心自 2003 年开始规划,历经 17年筹建,于 2020 年开馆营运。北流中心由美国 RUR Architecture 及台湾宗迈建筑师事务所(Fei & Cheng Associates)设计监造,表演厅建筑灵感来自台湾山峦,南基地利用古罗马广场般环形空间结合艺术、商业、市集和演出活动。为使场馆朝向专业化经营,台北市政府于 2020 年成立台北流行音乐中心行政法人,作为北流中心的专责经营管理机构。

本场论坛邀请到 RUR 建筑师 Jesse Reiser(由该事务所李思敏建筑师 Jasmine Lee 翻译)、宗迈建筑师事务所费正元建筑师带您一窥建筑设 计理念,以及工程施工挑战与里程碑,并邀请到台北知名流行音乐导演陈奕仁(Muh Chen)分享其操刀之营销影片设计。

*台北线上与展场同步直播

**入场免费,但需预约

Comprising Urban Branding Events into Public Spaces【城市品牌活动导入公共空间】线上论坛

Date: 16 July 2022

Time: 2.30pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade/城视报脸书直播

随著人口密度上升,环境变化快速,城市治理已成为十分重要的课题。将设计思维导入城市治理,让创意与美学步入城市空间,不仅仅是美学的提升,更是沟通的语言,成为城市间与人沟通的桥樑,带动城市与地方文化的转型。

本场论坛邀请了2018-2019年台北白昼之夜策展人胡朝圣及台北市立美术馆馆长王俊杰进行分享。论坛将以台北白昼之夜与X-site 计划为例。

*台北线上与展场同步直播

**入场免费,但需预约

Integrating Arts and Design onto the Land: Matsu Biennial as an Example【以艺术和设计介入地方:以马祖国际艺术节为例】线上论坛

Date: 17 July 2022

Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade/城视报脸书直播

“马祖国际艺术岛”是台湾首个以十年为愿景的艺术行动,以双年展为呈现方式,摆脱艺术活动思维,导入艺术与设计的专业,重新订定县政规划的新模式,以“文化治理优先”的策略,扎根在地能量,吸引人才接轨国际,鼓励跨界,提升产业服务,带领四乡五岛形塑属于马祖岛屿的新品牌。

本场论坛邀请了社计事务所共同创办人吴汉中、IF OFFICE创意总监暨创办人冯宇及图亚图创意工作室负责人蔡沛原进行分享。

*台北线上与展场同步直播

**入场免费,但需预约

Aesthetic Design Revolution for Public Institutions【公家机构的美感设计革命】线上论坛

Date: 17 July 2022

Time: 2.00pm – 3.30pm

Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade

随着时代的趋势,民众对公家机构地美感要求已跳脱过往,公家机构的设计在满足升级美感的同时,也大大提升了实用性。本场论坛将由无氏制作创办人吴孝儒及台湾设计研究院院长张基义进行分享。

*台北线上与展场同步直播

**入场免费,但需预约

Power of Design & Community

What Can Designers Do?【设计师可以做什么】圆桌对话

Date: 23 July 2022

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade

设计师除了做平面设计之外,其实也兼备其他功能。从建立品牌、打造企业形象、包装品牌,设计师都不断通过”设计“解决问题。

本场论坛邀请了CUTOUT杂志创办人林杰、ForReal Studio创意工作室创办人 Jin&Lyn以及马来西亚槟城环球旅游机构总执行长黄茁原一同分享他们如何用设计师的身份及背景,创造出独一无二的品牌。

**入场免费,但需预约**

Converse with Community using Designs 【用设计与社区对话】圆桌对话

Date: 24 July 2022

Time: 10.30am – 12.00pm

Venue: The Whiteaways Arcade

近年来,社区再造计划开始在马来西亚如雨后春笋般冒出。在地社区的古迹及文化保存也不断地提升。通过设计的力量,重新串联人与社区,实现人与人的情感连接,让社区焕发新活力。本场论坛将由破浪布袋戏班团长林云濠、Lostgens’当代艺术空间总监杨两兴及婆罗洲美学实验室创办人张文婷分享如何将设计导入社区。

**入场免费,但需预约**

Date:

16 - 24 July 2022

Time:

11.00am - 7.00pm

Venue:

The Whiteaways Arcade

Free-To-Attend

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