Ground lifted and Landscape Unveiled
The public program of 2026 X-site unfolds from a single fissure, along which an in/outward journey begins. It invites the public to walk inside/out the spaces between the installation, the plaza and the museum, and through body and perception, to re-experience the interplay of light, sound, scale and ways of seeing. In response to the three core elements of the installation, “mirror”, “pavilion”(roof), and “hill”, the program develops a series of site-specific practices through reflection and retrace, lingering and gathering, and elevation and retrospection.
The public program is structured in four acts (events):
ACT I: SPREAD/GATHER Call To Action
ACT II: SOUND OF/FROM Shake to Undo: An Immersive Poetry Manifesto
ACT III: FLOW/HOLD Burst: Urban Pus in Eruption
ACT IV: LIGHT IN/OUT Sunbeams
It encompasses live performances, participatory actions, sound, literature, and workshops. The on-site experiences guide participants to gradually awaken their senses inside/out the eventized installation. Through walking, lingering, and listening, the audience co-shape with the site a new public experience. (Text / LIANG Huai-Chih)
Act I: SPREAD/GATHER Call to Action
Date/Time: 05.23 (Sat), 07/11(Sat) 17:00 (30 mins/session)
Venue: The Jade and its nearby
Guide: CHIEN Shih-Han (Hannah)
Drawing from the origins of marketing terminology, the event describes a human condition within and between the spaces of the museum and the installation. It depicts a state of being constrained by systems yet yearning for escape: donning a token—staring at a smartphone for the incoming instructions—completing assigned actions. With low-barrier participation and striking visual accessories, the event seeks to encourage public engagement and a critical reflection on space and human condition of existence.
Participation:
- general public;
- 100 persons/session, with on-site standby admission subject to check-in availability.
- The event is conducted via a mobile messaging app group. Participants must have the authority and ability to operate a mobile device independently.
Reminders:
- This is an outdoor participatory performance. To maintain the quality, full participation is encouraged. Please assess your physical condition before registering, and wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement on the day of the event.
- Upon check-in, every participant will be added to a mobile messaging group. After receiving a “token” to put on, please stay alert for the following instructions via the group. During the 30-minute performance, participants will carry out various actions instructed by the group, featuring exaggerated daily behaviors, such as gazing, looking around, taking photos, pausing, interactive games, and etc.
- The organization, postponement, or cancellation of the public program is subject to weather conditions. In the event of any changes, a notification email will be sent by 14:00 the day before the event. Please check your email and the TFAM official website for updates.
- This event may be recorded for promotional and research purposes. By registering, participants consent to being filmed/photographed and authorize the museum to use their likeness for educational and promotional purposes.
Admission:
- Free, yet a pre-registration is required. (Please purchase a museum entrance ticket in accordance with the TFAM admission standards before entering.)
- Pre-registration on the event page of the TFAM official website:
- The online registration for two sessions opens at 10:00 AM, 05.05 (Tue).
- Computers are recommended for registration. Registration steps vary according to the different mobile phone generations.
- After successful registration, a confirmation email will be automatically sent to your email address. All event-related notifications will be communicated primarily via email.
- One email for one registration. (For 1 child and 1 accompanying adult, please register using two different email addresses.)
- If you are unable to participate, please make sure to cancel your registration online. The vacancy will be open for others.
Registration:
- Registration starts 45 minutes before the event (16:15 - 16:50). On-site standby calls will begin 10 minutes before the start of the event (16:51–17:00). Please be present on time at the TFAM entrance (outdoors). Late arrivals will not be accommodated.
- To ensure a pleasant experience, the number of participants is limited. We solicit each participant to respect the event rules to collectively create a rich experience of art. TFAM reserves the right to disqualify any participant for the following case: failure to register on time.
On-site standby:
- Vacancies will be filled by on-site standby participants in sequential order, depending on the check-in status of online registrants.
- The on-site waiting list will open at the check-in desk 45 minutes before the event begins.
About the guide:
CHIEN Shih-Han, also known as Hannah, holds an MA in Performance Making from Goldsmiths, University of London, and a BFA from the Department of Drama at National Taiwan University of Arts. Engaged in theatrical texts, his creative practice spans theatre, nightlife culture, performance art, and visual arts, with a wide range of media/forms, including performance, video, stand-up comedy, textiles, painting, sound, and various mixed genres.
►Special thanks: CHANG Ya-Wei, CHANG Ya-Yuan, Think School, and the sisters from all walks of life who lend a crafty hand.