A Serendipitous Discovery
Sunsun Museum
No. 18, Lane 45, Longjiang Road, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
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Sarah Deng
Arts & Design, Taipei
When I first moved to Taipei for college, I developed a habit of exploring different neighborhoods on foot to familiarize myself with the city. Over the years, I’ve grown accustomed to Taipei, but wandering around has remained a habit; I still do it every now and then.
I stumbled upon this place on one of those walks. I had seen pictures of the space on social media before and had thought about visiting, but I never looked into the details. Finding it by chance felt like receiving a long-awaited gift from a mystery box, I was thrilled.
The exhibition at the time was about the 2019 Hong Kong protests. A collective of artists, designers, and writers from neighboring Asian countries expressed their solidarity through beautifully written messages and powerful visuals. It made me appreciate what we have even more. The simple ability to live in peace had never felt so precious. ✺
Sunsun Museum is a project space in Taipei dedicated to showcasing experimental art, design, and cultural dialogues. Beyond exhibitions, it also offers a cozy spot for coffee, inviting visitors to linger and engage with the space.
Best Teacher Ever
SPOT Huashan Cinema
No. 1, Section 1, Bade Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City
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Chia Chun Huang
Arts & Design, Taipei
When I was still in high school, we got bored in school all the time, and we skipped classes every once in a while, not to do anything in particular; we were just after the sheer thrill of breaking the rules and the rush of adrenaline that came with it. Over time, we discovered several ways to sneak off campus; we would climb over the wall, and there were also holes we could sneak out from.
One day, as we were wandering outside the school during class time, we thought, Why not go see a movie? So we hopped on the city bikes, rode to the theater, and bought tickets for whatever was playing next. As we sat in the dark watching ads before the movie started, someone walked in and sat right next to me. I glanced, and my heart almost missed a beat. It was my homeroom teacher.
We were both surprised to see each other, but the movie had already started, so we didn’t say anything. My teacher and I just sat there, quietly in the dark, watching the film, during class time. I couldn’t tell you what film was playing because I spent the entire time sweating and panicking. But somehow, I never got in trouble. Best teacher I’ve ever had. ✺
Spot Huashan Cinema is an independent theater in Taipei dedicated to screening arthouse films, documentaries, and cultural features. Located in Huashan 1914 Creative Park, it provides a space for film lovers to explore diverse storytelling beyond mainstream cinema.