Taiwan’s ubiquitous convenience stores offer an astonishing array of services beyond the usual bag of chips and cup of coffee. You can pay your bills, pick up and send packages, book train tickets, print documents, sit down for a quick meal … but what price does society pay for convenience at all costs?
The book takes us to discover the stories of nine of hundred-year-old Chinese medicine pharmacies in Taiwan. Early period, pharmacies not only sold Chinese medicine, but also played an important role in people’s daily lives. These old stories are precious memories that lead us back to past times in Taiwan.
Taiwanese contemporary poet, artist, video & soundtrack professional worker.
Sheng Nai was born in Chiayi and grew up in Kaohsiung. When he was young, he was influenced by his parents and began to write poetry.
Later, he met Du Shisan, learned of the diversity of poems, and began to publish poems in newspapers.
At the age of 17, he left home to study and Xuan settled in Taipei.
In 2013, he published his first personal collection of poems "Honest Liar".
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ZOOK(Zine Book) shows readers the latest works of the creator every season.
Spring 2020 artists are-Mang Zhongyu, Julie Kwok, Shen Jiayue, Ocean 18.
Based in the “Little Myanmar” in Huaxin Street in Taipei, Mingalarpar Culture Studio aims to tell the story of this unique Sino-Burmese immigrant community from a local perspective and explore the diversity of Southeast Asian Culture in Taiwan through food and cultural experiences.
"Legends don't disappear, they just transform into a form you don't recognize."
A contemporary fantasy novel woven from Taiwan's local妖怪 (mythical creature) legends. It tells the story of teenagers with mysterious powers embarking on incredible adventures in the realms of family, friendship, and love. The novel deeply portrays the local customs and cultural nuances, while showcasing Taiwan's diverse multicultural integration.
As we continue on the topic of the history of photography, we turn to our own photography experiences in this issue – our history of being photographed. It takes root in Taiwan’s colonial history, from the collection of anthropological surveys in the 19th century, to the acts of violence at the defence lines as they pushed on during the Japanese colonial era in the early 20th century, as well as the exhibition of the “Taiwanese” imagery and ethnicity at various expositions held during the Japanese colonial rule. These form the beginnings of a systematic effort to visualize Taiwan.
