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2017 Taipei Nuit Blanche: the Art Night (TAIPEI QUARTERLY 2017 AUTUMN Vol.09)

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Post date:2017-09-13

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2017 Taipei Nuit Blanche: the Art Night

Article / Photos Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government

 

Imagine Taipei transformed into a city of art that never sleeps! On every street corner you experience music, dance and theater of many styles and from many cultures. Sound and lighting effects, together with cutting-edge technology from countries in the world over stimulate your senses, while beaming images flash between tall buildings. It’s as if you had just stepped into a scene of fantastic animation directed by some inspired director – this is the amazing scene the 2017 Taipei Nuit Blanche (台北白晝之夜) will create.

Hosted by the Taipei City Government, Nuit Blanche commences October 7th. This photo shows crowds gathering to watch the light show at the 2016 Nuit Blanche in Beimen ( 北門).
▲Hosted by the Taipei City Government, Nuit Blanche commences October 7th. This photo shows crowds gathering to watch the light show at the 2016 Nuit Blanche in Beimen ( 北門).
 

A Splendid Sleepless City

 

Nuit Blanche is an all-night arts festival that originated in Paris. This activity allows people to see the city nocturnally in a different light, get close to culture, and explore urban spaces. Held on the first Saturday in October each year, the core characteristics of Nuit Blanche are “taking place at night,” “free admission,” and “bottom-up participation.” So far, more than 120 cities in the world have staged this event.

 

Taipei held its first Nuit Blanche in 2016, and more than 200,000 people participated. That year, the focus was on showcasing the glories of west Taipei, and in celebration of this event, the Presidential Palace opened its doors at night for the first time. This year, the very cultural and historical Gongguan (公館) area is chosen for the festival. From National Taiwan University (台大), to the Wen-Ro-Ting commercial district (溫羅汀商圈) to the Hakka Cultural Park (客家文化主題公園), this arts fest will bring you a cornucopia of diverse experiences with more than fifty performances and displays to choose from. Welcome to Nuit Blanche, and have fun exploring Taipei all night long!

 

Nuit Blanche

18:00, Sat., October 7th~

6:00, Sun., October 8th
This photo shows the Presidential Palace opened at night for the first time, during the 2016 Nuit Blanche festival. As you can see – lots of people came to visit.
This photo shows the Presidential Palace opened at night for the first time, during the 2016 Nuit Blanche festival. As you can see – lots of people came to visit.

The Nuit Blanche arts festival lets people see their city from a brand new angle. This year, the Brazilian art group, VJ Suave is invited. In this photo, you can see Suaveciclos – an audiovisual tricycle they designed.
▲The Nuit Blanche arts festival lets people see their city from a brand new angle. This year, the Brazilian art group, VJ Suave is invited. In this photo, you can see Suaveciclos – an audiovisual tricycle they designed.

Nuit Blanche takes its audience on a journey through Taipei’s past and future, using the arts and lights to portray the most significant locations of the city’s history. In this photo, you see Ponga Huang’s (黃芃嘉) piece, Unicorn of Evolution and Ethics (角演論) displayed at 228 Peace Memorial Park (二二八和平公園).
▲Nuit Blanche takes its audience on a journey through Taipei’s past and future, using the arts and lights to portray the most significant locations of the city’s history. In this photo, you see Ponga Huang’s (
黃芃嘉) piece, Unicorn of Evolution and Ethics (角演論) displayed at 228 Peace Memorial Park (二二八和平公園).

Nuit Blanche invites artists to create pieces on the streets, giving the city a different look. In this photo, you see Keith Lam’s (林欣傑) artwork, Cycling Wheel - The Orchestra.
▲Nuit Blanche invites artists to create pieces on the streets, giving the city a different look. In this photo, you see Keith Lam’s (
林欣傑) artwork, Cycling Wheel - The Orchestra.

Nuit Blanche employs installation art as a means of presenting this city’s charms. In this photo, you see this year’s artwork, created by Tsai Yi Ting x Winnowork’s (蔡宜婷x沃手工作), Passing By (你遇見我遇見你遇見我).
Nuit Blanche employs installation art as a means of presenting this city’s charms. In this photo, you see this year’s artwork, created by Tsai Yi Ting x Winnowork’s (蔡宜婷x沃手工作), Passing By (你遇見我遇見你遇見我).

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