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Taiwan Uncovered

Issy Wells, RTI

From tattoo artists to photographers, sculptors to musicians, Issy Wells speaks to the people who are forming Taiwan"s vibrant creative scene every Friday.

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00:20:00

Island In Between: reclaiming a Taiwanese narrative...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/03/01

Today I will be bringing you the second part of my interview with Taiwanese Director S. Leo Chiang. Last week we delved into Leo's Oscar-nominated short documentary “Island In Between," which focuses on Taiwan’s outlying Kinmen Islands, and offers a nuanced view of identity and belonging amid cross-Strait tensions. We covered Leo’s approach to the documentary, how those in Kinmen and the rest of Taiwan feel about the possibility of war and the limitations of using English to define a Taiwanese

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00:23:23

Island In Between: belonging and identity in Kinmen...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/02/24

On today’s episode, we have a very exciting guest, Taiwanese filmmaker Leo Chiang, whose latest short film “Island In Between” has been nominated for an Oscar. His documentary, which centers around Taiwan’s outlying Kinmen Islands, gives a glimpse into the nuanced experience of those living in Kinmen and their relationship with China. Leo, who moved to the US when he was fifteen years old, shares his own experience of navigating China, Taiwan, and U.S. government narratives, and how, like those in

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00:15:25

Claw culture: get to know Taipei's top nail tech ft....

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/02/16

Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I will be bringing you part two of my interview with Taipei's top nail tech Peggy Chen. If you haven't tuned in to part one yet - go stream it now! Peggy's work has been featured by Taiwan's Hypbeast, 混著MIXFITmag, and has even graced a Taiwan Vogue cover. Last week we dove deep into Peggy's journey, inspirations, and tight-knit community, and in this episode, we’ll be getting to know Peggy on a deeper level - from her biggest fears to her proudest

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00:19:12

Claw culture: a peek into Peggy's artistry ft. Peggy...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/02/09

For today’s Lunar New Year’s Eve episode, we have a very special and exciting guest – Peggy Chen. Peggy is a nail tech based in Taipei, who takes nail art to a whole other level. From cat-eye claws to designs based on a Memphis-style teapot and a 1970s pajazzo glass vase, Peggy doesn't just do nails – she transforms them into works of art. Her work has caught the eyes of Taiwan's Hypbeast and 混著MIXFITmag and has graced the cover of Taiwan Vogue.In this episode, we're diving deep into

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00:16:34

Is art in Cuba and Taiwan inherently political? ft....

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/02/02

Today I am bringing you the final part of my interview with Cuban artist Humberto Diaz and Taiwanese artist Esther Lin. To learn more about the artists and their work, and the exchange that took place, I would recommend listening to parts one and two first! In this episode, we discuss how the political climate impacts making art in Cuba and Taiwan, how significant identity is to both Esther and Humberto in their work, and lastly what their biggest takeaways are from this exchange. You can follow

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00:17:20

How mirrored is the geopolitics of Cuba and Taiwan?...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/01/26

Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I am bringing you part two of my interview with Cuban artist Humberto Diaz and Taiwanese artist Esther Lin. Both have been part of a wider exchange between artists and creatives from Cuba and Taiwan. The exchange loosely started with Taiwanese writer Huang Chong-kai's (黃崇凱) novel 'The Formosa Exchange'. Humberto went on to host both Chong-kai and Esther in Cuba. Humberto then came to Taipei and did an installation called 'Parallel Universes 2023' that

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00:20:00

Cuba and Taiwan's parallel universes ft. Humberto...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/01/19

Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I am joined by Cuban artist Humberto Diaz and Taiwanese artist Esther Lin. Both have been part of a wider exchange between artists and creatives from Cuba and Taiwan. In this episode, we will be shedding some light on what this exchange has involved, learn more about the art scene in Taiwan and Cuba, and find out just how much Cuba and Taiwan have in common culturally and geopolitically. Check out Taiwanese writer Huang Chong-kai's (黃崇凱) novel 'The Formosa

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00:27:14

Stepping into forests and folklore: the movements of...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2024/01/15

For Taiwan Uncovered's first episode of 2024, I am joined by TAI Body Theatre's (TAI 身體劇場) Producer Lin Chih-yu. If you haven't come across TAI Body Theatre yet - you're missing out. Made up of around ten dancers from Taiwan's Indigenous tribes, the dance group explores the relationships between modernity, traditions, and Indigenous culture. Recent performances include 'Forest' and 'Flying Betel Nut,' with the former drawing on the group's founder Watan

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00:19:41

Into the underground: unmasking Taiwan's electronic...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/12/15

Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I will be bringing you the second part of my interview with Tawei and Amber from @TheCaveTW . In this episode, Tawei and Amber take us through some of the history of the underground music scene in Taiwan, why they hold “mask” events, and what upcoming artists to look out for. We’ll also be getting to know Tawei and Amber’s music tastes even better as they tell us what three artists - alive or dead - they’d have at their dream event. You can check out the Cave on

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00:19:55

Dancing with the Cave ft. Tawei and Amber [VIDEO]

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/12/08

Today on Taiwan Uncovered, I speak with Co-founder Tawei and Marketing Director Amber, from @TheCaveTW. The Cave doesn't just organize events or produce music with Cave Records, it also has its own zine, Minerzine, and podcast. Its goal - 'a movement dedicated to elevating the dance music experience.' In this episode, Tawei and Amber tell us where it all started for the Cave, what makes their events different, and whether Taipei or Taichung would win in an underground events battle

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00:19:33

Building bridges through art, knowledge, and...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/12/06

On today's episode of Taiwan Uncovered, I bring you part two of my interview with artist Jorge González Santos. Jorge has come all the way from Borikén, also known as Puerto Rico, and was recently in Taiwan to give a two-day sol-lace workshop at Tainan National University of the Arts. In this episode we discuss some of Jorge's past and ongoing projects, the growing inclusion of Puerto Rican artists into the discourse of American art, and the progress that has been made to preserve and

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00:22:39

From Borikén to Taiwan: preserving Boricua material...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/11/30

Today’s guest has come all the way from Borikén, also known as Puerto Rico. Jorge González Santos is an artist who aims to preserve and recover Boricua material culture, in an attempt to create narratives between the Indigenous and the modern. His work has been presented in solo shows at the Institute of Puerto Rican Culture and at the Embassy, San Juan, and he has contributed to exhibitions at LACE, Los Angeles; the Whitney Museum of American Art; Chicago Architecture Biennial, and documenta 14

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00:21:58

Behind the lens: dive into Rex's filmmaking world

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/11/21

This week on Taiwan Uncovered, I'm back with filmmaker Rex (Hsia Jui-chien). In this episode we discuss how Rex found his passion for filmmaking, the importance of a good script, how filmmaker Edgar Wright has influenced his work, and insights into his other past-and-upcoming projects. You can stay up to date with Rex on Facebook here. Watch Rex's short film, Unexpected Passenger, that screened at 2023 Sundance Film Festival Asia on Youtube here.

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00:20:00

The making of Unexpected Passenger ft. Rex

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/11/15

Unexpected Passenger was shortlisted for Best Short Film at this year's Sundance Film Festival Asia. In this episode of Uncovered, I am joined by the filmmaker Rex (Hsia Jui-chien) to discuss the making of his short film. Hit play to hear how Rex managed to secured big-name actors in his film on a tight budget, what draws him to the horror-comedy genre, and some of the references to Taiwan's belief system that you may have missed. You can watch Unexpected Passenger on Youtube here.

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00:20:30

The therapeutic value of art ft. Gabrielle Mar

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/11/06

On this episode of Uncovered, I made it to Art Taipei to speak with Taiwanese American abstract artist, Gabrielle Mar. Art Taipei is one of the leading art fairs in the Asia-Pacific region, and Gabi was exhibiting her work at the 30th anniversary of the fair. In this episode, we discuss Gabi's journey to becoming an artist after her mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Gabi also shares with us what draws her to abstract art and what it is that she loves about acrylic

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00:19:01

Born from Ukraine's revolution: meet Balaklava Blues

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/10/30

Mark and Marichka Marczyk met during the 2014 Revolution of Dignity. Their first dates were on burning barricades. It was from this backdrop and a love of Ukrainian traditional folk music, that Balaklava Blues then emerged. This year, Balaklava Blues was among the performers at Taiwan's World Music Festival which took place in mid-October. I had the pleasure of watching them perform and speaking with Mark and Marichka about their story and their efforts to ensure the Ukrainian experience is

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00:20:00

Freedom and community in Taipei's underground clubs...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/10/24

On this episode, I'm back with part two of my interview with Pien A.K.A. DJ Toilet Alien. Hit play to hear Pien's top areas to DJ at and the spaces she likes to go to on a night out. Pien also shares what success as a DJ means to her and what the underground events are like in Malaysia. Keep up to date with Pien and her brands on Instagram, here. Feel free to also check out Mulan Theory and Lucky Strike on Instagram, whom Pien references in this episode.

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00:20:00

DJing in Taipei's underground scene ft. Pien

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/10/13

Today’s guest on Uncovered has always had a natural curiosity to explore a plethora of music genres in her sets, from pop remixes to Asian Disco. Pien A.K.A. DJ Toilet Alien's language is music, and when she's on the decks, you never know what to expect next! Hit play to hear Pien discuss the community she found from DJing, how she's always trying to learn, and how her Taiwanese-Malaysian roots have influenced her sets. Keep up to date with Pien on Instagram here.

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00:16:08

Edward Yang's legacy ft. TFAM Director Wang Jun-jieh

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/10/06

Filmmaker Edward Yang is known as one of the pioneers of Taiwan's New Wave Cinema movement of the 1980s. His works are world-renowned and continue to influence directors from Taiwan and around the world. The exhibition A One and A Two: Edward Yang Retrospective is the cumulation of a three-year-long research project of archive documents currently showing at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM). Taiwan Film and Audiovisual Institute (TFAI) is simultaneously showcasing all of Yang's films. In

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00:24:00

Trolley 0504: movement in Taipei's markets ft. Frank...

Taiwan Uncovered ·

2023/09/29

On today's episode of Uncovered, I speak to Frank Havermans about his art project and exhibition at Waley Art, titled Trolley 0504. Frank, who was inspired by the constant motion of Taipei City and the bustling markets on a previous visit, returned from the Netherlands, to carry out this two-month project. What is the relation of the Dutch Fort Zeelandia to Frank's piece? Why was Wanhua the best location for the project? What were the expressions of those watching a foreigner from the

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