Please see below for the English translation.
「昭和町藝術祭」，是台灣和日本的年輕藝術家們，以日本時代的「昭和町」中現存的日式建築為舞台發表作品的藝術祭。目的乃是透過藝術的創作表現，讓觀者感受臺灣的現在和埋藏在臺灣地層裡的記憶，希望之後每年能持續舉辦，並逐步擴大規模，作為臺日藝術交流的場域。首次舉辦的Vol.1以日本時代興建的歷史建築「大院子」為舞台，三組共五位藝術家從各自獨特的觀點，以昭和町為主題，發表作品。
參加藝術家：周 武翰、五味稚子、SAN（橋本仁・福田基・柳澤由香莉)
橋本仁的個展《古往今來》也將同時舉行。
昭和町藝術祭 Vol.1, 2024
【展場】大院子展廳｜台北市大安區和平東路一段248巷10號
【展期】2024年10月15日-11月17日
【時間】：週一至週日上午10:00至下午06:00
【主辦】昭和町藝術祭執行委員會
【合辦單位】財團法人郭木生文教基金會, 社團法人台灣故鄉文史協會
【補助】POLA美術振興財團
◾️10月19日（六）15點〜開幕活動
15:30 - 16:30 藝術家座談
17:00〜17:20 SAN預定進行多次現場表演
◾️10月17日（四）- 20日（日）※19日只有17:00~的場次
SAN預定進行多次現場表演
15:00〜15:20
16:00〜16:20
17:00〜17:20
◾️11月10日（日） 13:00〜15:30 昭和町藝術祭講座 NEW！！
「台灣日式建築 〜 用藝術傳達土地與建築的記憶」
台灣的日式建築，廣義上指的是「日本統治時期50年間建造的建築群」，狹義上則指「同時期建造的西式、和式或折衷式等，在設計與技術上以日本為根源的近代建築群」。日式建築的重新評價、保存與再生的動作開始加速。大院子也是在這樣的浪潮中被修復，現在作為藝廊使用。
「昭和町藝術祭」是位於曾被稱為昭和町區域的日式建築為舞台的藝術節。在首次舉辦的Vol.1中，有三組藝術家將銘刻於大院子中的記憶，以藝術的形式呈現出來。
這次的講座，將邀請到撰寫《台灣日式建築紀行》並以極大的熱情素描台灣現存日式建築的渡邉義孝先生、高雄打狗文史再興會社的林佩穎先生，他負責日式建築再生及策劃像「哈瑪星攤販節」和文化體驗之旅等活動，還有昭和町藝術祭的參展藝術家周武翰先生，以及昭和町藝術祭的主辦人OSER(橋本仁・柳澤由香莉），來舉行一場座談會。
第一部分：
13:00〜13:45 《台灣日式建築紀行》（日式建築傳達的意義）渡邉義孝先生
13:45〜14:25 打狗文史再興會社的活動介紹 林佩穎先生
第二部分：座談會（日台逐步口譯） 14:30〜15:30
主持人：OSER(橋本仁・柳澤由香莉）
與談人：渡邉義孝、林佩穎、周武翰
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參展作家簡介
周武翰
政治大學廣告學系、倫敦藝術大學雀爾西學院室內設計、倫敦大都會大學建築研究所畢業，現為藝術工作者，居住於台中。
關注城市中消逝的建築物與遺構，大量從歷史地圖與城市現貌之間尋找連繫，發展實驗創作，探索日治時期歷史記憶的延續以及對當代台灣的影響。創作上借用建築設計的工作方法和語彙，以空間的測繪為基礎開始堆疊影像，發展裝置空間與行為表演。近年與橋本仁以其家族日治時期在台的歷史為題，合力進行研究與創作。
五味稚子
1984年生於曼谷。
畢業於日本大學藝術學部寫真學科。
曾任職於東京動物園協會寫真部，現旅居台灣。
15年前初次接觸台灣原住民，體內深處的靈魂受到震懾與感動，自始被深深吸引。
為了更了解台灣原住民文化，記錄其文化，於是搬至台灣。
至今依舊跟著台灣原住民的腳步，持續拍攝以台灣原住民文化為主題的作品。
曾獲台灣原住民族委員會主辦之「MAKAPAH美術獎」第八屆的攝影類優選與佳作，及第九屆的攝影類佳作。
SAN（橋本仁・福田基・柳澤由香莉)
由當代美術作家橋本仁、以柏林和北海道為據點的作曲家・聲音環境設計師福田基，以及藝術製作人、日法英藝術統籌柳澤由香莉所組成的藝術團體「SAN」。因為2023年在大阪的奇蹟相遇，於2024年正式成立的藝術團體，並已確定參加2025年的中之條雙年展。
團體名稱「SAN（3）」意指靈魂、精神與肉體的三位一體，自古以來這個數字在人類歷史中被視為重要的象徵。現代的我們經常受到「善與惡」「正與負」等二元論的支配，但這個團名裡包含了對東方思想中「中庸」的重視，以及超越二元論的「SAN」概念。福田透過捕捉場域能量的音樂和橋本的繪畫創作，呈現出前所未有的現場表演。
The "Showacho Art Festival" is an art event where young artists from Taiwan and Japan present their works in the existing Japanese-style architecture of "Showacho," a district dating back to the Japanese colonial period. The goal is to allow viewers to experience contemporary Taiwan and the deeply rooted memories within its history through artistic expression. The festival is intended to be held annually, with plans to gradually expand its scale and become a platform for artistic exchange between Taiwan and Japan. The first edition, Vol. 1, was staged at the historic "Dayuanzi" building, which was constructed during the Japanese era. Three groups of artists, consisting of five individuals in total, will present works centered around the theme of Showacho, each offering a unique perspective.
Artists : Wuhan CHOU, Wakako GOMI, SAN(Hajime FUKUDA, Jin HASHIMOTO, Yukari YANAGISAWA)
Event Schedule
◾️ October 19 (Saturday) from 3:00 PM – Opening Reception
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM: Artist Talk
- 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM: SAN live performance
◾️ October 17 - 20 – SAN Live Performance
SAN will hold multiple live performances at the following times:
- 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM
- 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
- 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM
Note: On October 19, performances start only from 5:00 PM.
◾️November 10 (Sunday) 1:00–3:30 PM – Showacho Art Festival Lecture – NEW!
"Japanese Architecture in Taiwan: Preserving Memories of Land and Buildings Through Art"
Japanese architecture in Taiwan broadly refers to the structures built during the 50 years of Japanese rule. More specifically, it describes modern buildings of Western, Japanese, or blended styles from that period, shaped by Japanese design and techniques. Recently, the reevaluation, preservation, and renewal of these architectural pieces have gained momentum. Daiyuanzi, now an art gallery, is a prime example of this revitalization movement.
The Showa Town Art Festival celebrates Japanese-style buildings in the Showa Town area, turning them into stages for art. In the inaugural Vol. 1, three artist groups will transform the memories of Dayuanzi into art.
For this lecture, we welcome Mr. Yoshitaka Watanabe, author of 《台灣日式建築紀行》Japanese Architecture Journey in Taiwan, who is dedicated to sketching and documenting these Japanese-era buildings; Ms. Lin,Pei-Ying from the Kaohsiung 打狗文史再興會社, who focuses on the renewal of Japanese architecture and organizes events like the Hamasen Street Vendors’ Festival and cultural tours; artist Mr. Wuhan CHOU, participating in the Showacho Art Festival; and OSER (Jin Hashimoto and Yukari Yanagisawa), the festival organizers, for a panel discussion.
Part 1: Lectures (Japanese-Chinese interpretation provided)
1:00-1:45 PM Japanese Architecture Journey in Taiwan – The Legacy of Japanese Architecture, by Yoshitaka Watanabe
1:45-2:25 PM Overview of 打狗文史再興會社’s Work, by Lin,Pei-Ying
Part 2 : Panel Discussion (Japanese-Chinese interpretation provided)
2:30-3:30 PM
Moderator: OSER (Jin Hashimoto and Yukari Yanagisawa)
Panelists: Yoshitaka Watanabe, Lin,Pei-Ying, Wuhan CHOU
Showacho Art Festival Vol.1, 2024
[Exhibition Venue] Dayuanzi Gallery, 248 Lane 10, Section 1, Heping East Road, Da'an District, Taipei City2024
[Exhibition Period] October 15, 2024 – October 29, 2024
[Time]: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
[Organizer] Showacho Art Festival Executive Committee
[Co-organizers] Kuo Mu-Sheng Foundation, Taiwan Homeland Association
[Support] POLA ART FOUNDATION
Artists
周武翰 Wuhan CHOU
Graduated from the Department of Advertising at National Chengchi University, the Interior Design program at Chelsea College of Arts, University of the Arts London, and the Architecture Research Institute at London Metropolitan University, Zhou Wu-Han is now an artist based in Taichung.
His work focuses on the disappearing buildings and ruins in cities, extensively seeking connections between historical maps and the current urban landscape. Through experimental creations, he explores the continuity of historical memories from the Japanese colonial period and their impact on contemporary Taiwan. Zhou's creative process draws from architectural design methods and language, starting with spatial surveying to layer images and develop installation spaces and performance art. In recent years, he has collaborated with Jin Hashimoto, using his family’s history in Taiwan during the Japanese colonial era as a subject for joint research and artistic projects.
Wakako GOMI
Born in 1984 in Bangkok.
Graduated from the Department of Photography, College of Art, Nihon University.
Previously worked in the Photography Department of the Tokyo Zoological Park Society, and now resides in Taiwan.
Fifteen years ago, she first encountered Taiwan's indigenous people, and her soul was deeply moved and inspired. Since then, she has been profoundly attracted to their culture.
In order to better understand and document Taiwan's indigenous culture, she decided to move to Taiwan.
She continues to follow in the footsteps of Taiwan's indigenous people, photographing works that focus on their culture. She has received the Photography Merit Award and Honorable Mention in the 8th "MAKAPAH Art Award" organized by the Council of Indigenous Peoples in Taiwan, as well as an Honorable Mention in the 9th edition of the same award.
SAN（Jin HASHIMOTO, Hajime FUKUDA, Yukari YANAGISAWA)
The art collective "SAN" consists of contemporary visual artist Jin HASHIMOTO, composer and sound environment designer Hajime FUKUDA, who is based in Berlin and Hokkaido, and art producer/trilingual art coordinator Yukari YANAGISAWA. The group was officially established in 2024 after a chance encounter in Osaka in 2023, and they are confirmed to participate in the Nakanojo Biennale in 2025.
The name of the group, "SAN (3)," represents the trinity of soul, spirit, and body, a number that has been considered a significant symbol throughout human history. In modern times, we are often influenced by dualistic concepts such as "good and evil" or "positive and negative." However, the name "SAN" emphasizes the importance of balance in Eastern philosophy, particularly the "middle way," and conveys a concept that transcends dualism. Through Fukuda's music, which captures the energy of spaces, and Hashimoto's visual creations, the group presents unique and innovative live performances.
