In Japanese culture, in addition to determination, the dragonfly was also a symbol of courage, persistence, and victory. It was referred to as kachimushi – “the victory insect” – and ancient chronicles had given Japan the poetic name Akitsushima – the “Dragonfly Island”.
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Japanese pop culture and street art, cuisine, futuristic visions and technologies, and finally calligraphy inspired Studio 2 to create an extraordinary Tokyo story.
What connects the works at the exhibition is the prospect of losing one’s home, and the anticipation of the coming change. The project in 2018–21 concerns mass demolitions and evictions in Taiwanese cities. The artist explores socio-political processes, the mechanisms of gentrification and the dominance of those in power, as well as the resistance tactics of people facing eviction.
Almost every day our museum is visited by groups of pupils and students, to view our current exhibitions, but also to take part in additional activities prepared specifically for them. We hold educational exhibits targeting the youngest age group as well.