Mysteries between Strokes｜Finding History between Observation and Imagination
Subtle stroke after subtle stroke, the work seemingly reaches perfection—
What could be missing?
Whether deliberately concealed or an innocuous misstep, the blanks are—
An unfinished story.
Confronted by a “Genre Painting of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples” with a missing piece,
That which is in your hand is the secret lost in time.
Whether following the clues to restore the original work or creating a different story,
The answer lies between observation and imagination.
The mystery found between strokes is waiting to be solved.
⊗Event Information:
Session 1: May 18 (Sun.), 2025, 10:45–11:45
Session 2: May 18 (Sun.), 2025, 14:30–15:30
Location: 2F Space for Educational Activities and Rm. 207, MIHP
Registration Fee: free
How to Register: online or in person at the MIHP (sessions are limited to 20 participants; open spots may be filled by those waiting at the time of the event)
Recommended Participant: no age limit (those under the age of 7 are suggested to be accompanied by a guardian)
⊗Contact: Ms. Wang, 02-2782-9555 ext. 825
Program
Remarks: Some event descriptions have been borrowed from “Zhu tanzhang tuili gushi ji” 豬探長推理故事集.
Concept
This activity uses the “Genre Painting of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples” exhibition organized by the MIHP as its core theme. Participants use the “corner of a painting” as a clue, and through a guided tour presented as a classic mystery investigation, observe the story as well as social and cultural connotations therein, finally reimagining the image of the cultural relic.
Subtle stroke after subtle stroke, the work seemingly reaches perfection—
What could be missing?
Whether deliberately concealed or an innocuous misstep, the blanks are—
An unfinished story.
Confronted by a “Genre Painting of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples” with a missing piece,
That which is in your hand is the secret lost in time.
Whether following the clues to restore the original work or creating a different story,
The answer lies between observation and imagination.
The mystery found between strokes is waiting to be solved.
⊗Event Information:
Session 1: May 18 (Sun.), 2025, 10:45–11:45
Session 2: May 18 (Sun.), 2025, 14:30–15:30
Location: 2F Space for Educational Activities and Rm. 207, MIHP
Registration Fee: free
How to Register: online or in person at the MIHP (sessions are limited to 20 participants; open spots may be filled by those waiting at the time of the event)
Recommended Participant: no age limit (those under the age of 7 are suggested to be accompanied by a guardian)
⊗Contact: Ms. Wang, 02-2782-9555 ext. 825
Program
| Time | Contents | Location and Preparations |
| 10 min. | It’s not a simple case… －Introduction －The Missing Corner | Location: 2F Space for Educational Activities and Exhibition Hall, MIHP Materials/Teaching Aids: “Genre Painting of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples” |
| 25 min. | Eye of the Beholder: Guide to “Genre Paintings of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples” －“Observation and Imagination” Guided Explanation －“Good Questions, Good Answers” Q&A | |
| 15 min. | Aha! A Breakthrough! －“Cool Head and Clear Eyes” －The mystery has been solved and the work restored! | |
| 10 min. | New Perspective, New Story －Newly Created “Genre Painting of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples” －Final Thoughts and Group Photo |
Concept
This activity uses the “Genre Painting of Taiwan’s Aboriginal Peoples” exhibition organized by the MIHP as its core theme. Participants use the “corner of a painting” as a clue, and through a guided tour presented as a classic mystery investigation, observe the story as well as social and cultural connotations therein, finally reimagining the image of the cultural relic.
Event registration
* Registration is required to participate the activity
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