An entire wing of the hotel taken over by a selection of contemporary Taiwanese artists, curated by Liu Hsing-Yu.

Based on the metaphor of «intermittence», multiple insular narratives unfold. From a geographical point of view, Taiwan is located at the convergence of tides, ocean currents and faults, constantly inhabiting a conjunction of dynamic fissures. Throughout history, Taiwan has travelled an intermittent path between colonisation, war, modernisation and globalisation.

Each pause and each turn has propelled its people forward, like a new wave of tides. In the context of the democratic movement, martial law, in force for thirty-eight years, represented one of the longest periods of repression and darkness of the 20th century, but the voices of the crowds that demonstrated in the streets persist intermittently, accumulating continuously. Sometimes calm, sometimes explosive, this tidal energy ultimately shapes the rhythm of island society and the cadence of democracy. Its influence also extends to the areas of gender equality, environmental protection and social movements.

In terms of climate and territory, Taiwan is subject to the intermittent forces of typhoons, monsoons, volcanoes and earthquakes. This has allowed society as a whole to develop a remarkable capacity for resilience amid uncertainty, decisively influencing the way of life and cultural sensibility of its inhabitants. The exhibition channels these intermittent forces into a relentless cultural current, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in Taiwan's discontinuous pulse. Here, one can feel the latent energy, creativity, and future possibilities inherent in the ebb and flow of the tide. This is not just about history and geography, but a living testimony to the relentless rebirth and ongoing dialogue of contemporary Taiwan.