A new exhibit explores one period in the history of Taiwanese architecture. It’s a fascinating look at the events and cultural factors that shaped the buildings that were constructed between 1949 and 1983. FTV reporter Stephany Yang spoke to the curator to find out more.

Through architectural models and audiovisual material, a Taipei exhibition documents the events that shaped Taiwan architecture from 1949 to 1983.

Wang Chun-hsiung
Curator
This short period was a time of great contradictions in Taiwan. There was an authoritarian system, but also fast economic development. It was these many different forces that gradually produced our modern life. The architectural models on display are very large, so you can see many of the details. The details are essential. There are also many videos in the exhibition.

The exhibition is split into six themes: Influence of U.S. Aid, Return to Chinese Retro, Emergence of Chinese Modern, Defining Regional Modernity, Outliers, and A New Life.

Wang Chun-hsiung
Curator
We are able to articulate the social relevance and temporal spirit of these structures. This is what makes this exhibition very different from others. It is a social history of architecture. That’s what we hope to achieve.

The exhibition will be on show till June 30 at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum in Taipei.

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