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    National Center Of Photography And Images

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    Situated on the intersection of Zhongxiao W. Road and Huaining Street in the Zhongzheng District of Taipei City, the building that houses the National Center of Photography and Images (NCPI) Taipei was the former site of the Osaka Shosen Kaisha Taipei Branch (Osaka Mercantile Co., Ltd.) completed in 1937. The building was designated as a monument by the Department of Cultural Affairs, Taipei City Government in 2014 and earmarked to be revitalized for reuse as the future site of the NCPI. The restoration work on the historic landmark was then completed in 2019.

    The National Center of Photography and Images opened its door to the public in 2021. The venerable building provides a link to generational historical memories and has been imparted with a new life that is rich in cultural value. It aims to promote the heritage and development of photography and image-based art through innovative curatorial perspectives, fostering public understanding and appreciation for photographic and image culture.

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    • 1F, No. 70, Section 1, Zhongxiao West Road, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City

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      • 2024-11-18 10:18

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    Collection Unveiled: Taiwan in Photo Albums from the Japanese Colonial Period

    Period:
    【Galleries 301-303】2024/9/5 - 2025/1/5
    【Galleries 201-203】2024/10/10 - 2025/2/2

    Collections Unveiled: Taiwan in Photo Albums from the Japanese Colonial Period is an illuminating embodiment of the textual research, studies, and interpretations by several experts and scholars, namely, Chung Shu-Min, Shen Chia-San, Cheng Li-Ling, Hsu You-Hua, as well as Winston Chen (Wen-Sung) and his team. This exhibition, featuring more than 350 images selected from six themes across nine photo albums, comprises enlarged digital prints accompanied by detailed and compelling introductory guides accessible through QR codes, providing the audience with an expounding experience that includes image details and historical contexts.

    The exhibition skillfully connects the people, events, time, and places depicted in these photo albums with the categorized photographic content. Through images, texts, and vivid introductions, the audience can gain insight into the social situations and everyday life in Taiwan under Japanese rule. This also includes the natural scenery, folk culture, and abundant resources of this period, as well as diverse aspects of colonial Taiwan, such as urban infrastructure, public health and endemic prevention, agricultural and hydraulic facilities, industrial development, and port and traffic constructions.

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