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Arts Talk | Lecture sidenotes for January to March
The "24 Hours BEETHOVEN" program, organized by Weiwuying, was the catalyst for the first season of Arts Talk. This series illuminated the stories behind BEETHOVEN's compositions and provided insights for the main event.
Arts Talk | Lecture sidenotes for November and December
As 2023 draws to a close, industries are gradually revitalizing. The "technology" that was massively discussed, applied, and grew at the speed of light during the pandemic, is now blossoming post-pandemic. Arts Talk has invited FENG Chien-chang, the creative director at FREE’S who has extensive experience in pop music concert production and straddles both traditional fine arts and new media arts, as well as LIN Yi-chun, the director of the Tsinghua University AI orchestra. The former discussed "The Integration of New Media and Art," speaking about his 20 years of experience transitioning from manual to digital creation and creativity, while the latter shared her practical experience since 2019 in AI research, applying artificial intelligence to music composition and event planning. The speakers' personal experiences are a testament to the extraordinary levels of creativity and artistic milestones that have been catalyzed by technological advancements.
Arts Talk | Lecture sidenotes for October
The October Art Talk diverged from the norm, swapping out artist monologues for a participatory celebration of Weiwuying's five-year milestone. Facilitators KENG Yi-wei and TSENG Ching-wen, from the Wood With Branches Theater Studio, orchestrated a dialogue-centric event that erased conventional barriers between the arts venue and its patrons. It was a chance to reflect on whether Weiwuying has made art a tangible part of everyday life during its five-year journey.
Arts Talk | Lecture sidenotes for July and August
Opera stands as a magnificent confluence of the arts, seamlessly integrating music, singing, drama, dance, lighting, costumes, and set design. In July and August, Art Talk welcomed the expertise of NTNU's Ph.D. candidate in vocal performance, soprano LAI Chueh-yu, and music lecturer LIN Ren-pin. Together, they navigated the multifaceted landscape of opera, shedding light on singing techniques, its historical trajectory, and more, granting attendees a vivid insight into opera's illustrious heritage and splendor.
Arts Talk | Lecture Sidenotes for March and April
Your auditory experience has been crafted! From pipe organs to concert halls, architecture creates an auditory feast