Exhibition & Lecture Series & Vision Theater | "Post-Era Revolution" Chung-Ming Ko Photography Exhibition
Last edited: 2026-08-27
The original intention of "Post-Era Revolution" was to record what happened to Hong Kong after the 2019 anti-extradition bill movement, or more accurately, what happened to Hongkongers. Hongkongers shed blood and sweat to defend freedom, demonstrating precious qualities: justice, solidarity, creativity, and courage. The joys and sorrows we experienced together forged an ethnic identity, and sorrow and anger are often deeper than joy and happiness.
In the following three years, Hong Kong society regressed like a free fall. The National Security Law implemented in July 2020 completely changed the lives of Hongkongers. Freedom and the rule of law are no more; those who stay either hold their tongues in fear or bear the risk of arrest.
Some of the 14 interviewees in "Post-Era Revolution" left Hong Kong because they were unwilling to face unfair trials, but more simply wanted to maintain their original lifestyles—pursuing knowledge, engaging in creation, and expressing themselves freely in the soil of freedom. As the German Nobel laureate in Literature Thomas Mann (1875–1955) said upon fleeing the Nazis and arriving in New York: "German Culture is where I am."
The collective identity of "Hongkongers" can continue to exist thanks to every Hongkonger maintaining their own individuality, possessing freedom of thought, and upholding their values and beliefs. And "Hong Kong" is composed of citizens who refuse to submit to authoritarianism.
Thank you, Taiwan, for providing us with a space to make our voices heard. If leaving Hong Kong was to maintain freedom of thought and speech, in a safe environment, we have even less reason to keep silent. In striving for democracy and seeking ethnic identity, Taiwanese are our seniors. But Hong Kong's experience has repeatedly demonstrated that democracy and freedom are a proud little flower that must be protected by everyone and every generation. We hope that when reading this collection of works, everyone will find resonance and strength.
──Chung-Ming Ko, Wai-Man Choi
Exhibition Period
2022/04/03-04/14 11:00-18:00, exhibition closes on 4/15 at 15:00
Location
Design and Art Gallery (No. 167, Sec. 1, Dihua St., Datong Dist., Taipei City)
Lecture Series & Vision Theater
04/04 Where is Hong Kong Headed After the Anti-Extradition Bill Movement
Starting in 2020, people could more or less notice the figures of many Hongkongers shuttling through the streets of Taiwan. Among them are many well-known figures. Mr. Wing-Kee Lim, as an indicator of freedom of speech in Hong Kong, relocated from Causeway Bay, Hong Kong to Zhongshan District, Taipei. And Wing-Kee Lim is not the only person departing from Hong Kong to all over the world; tens of thousands of Hongkongers, having experienced nearly two years of the anti-extradition bill movement, face the question: Where should Hong Kong and Hongkongers go in the "post-revolutionary era"?
Wing-Kee Lim originally operated the independent bookstore "Causeway Bay Books" in Hong Kong. In addition to general books, it was famous for selling politically banned books from China. After the forced disappearance of shareholders and staff in 2015, it remained closed until it reopened in Taiwan in 2020. He has supported freedom and democracy throughout his life.
Wing-Kee Lim Owner of Causeway Bay Books
- Time: 04/04 (Mon.) 14:00-16:30
- Location: Design and Art Gallery
04/09 Stepping Out of Totalitarianism: Looking at Hong Kong's Current Situation Through Taiwan's Protest Experience
Having walked through totalitarian rule and through the efforts of people from all walks of life, Taiwan successfully shook off the shroud of the White Terror and moved toward a democratic and free social environment. This lecture invites two activists and chroniclers who were at the forefront of Taiwan's democratic transition to lead us in examining the current situation of the Hong Kong movement from Taiwan's past experience. Drawing from Taiwan's experience, not only can we explore the social context from the 2019 anti-extradition bill movement, but we also hope to analyze where Hong Kong is headed in the 2022 "post-revolutionary era".
As one of the representatives of the Wild Lily student movement, I-Cheng Chou has been devoted to Taiwan's democratic movement and political participation since 1990. Subsequently, he has been active in fields such as constitutional affairs, diplomacy, media, and culture as a writer and arts worker, actively promoting local revitalization.
San-Tai Hsieh's career as a journalist began in Taiwan in 1987, which happened to be the year martial law was lifted and the year social movements surged. Having experienced major democratic events such as the May 20 Movement and Nan-Jung Cheng's self-immolation, San-Tai Hsieh has paid special attention to social movements and disadvantaged groups throughout his career, serving as a frontline chronicler of various historical events in post-martial-law Taiwan.
I-Cheng Chou Initiator of Dadaocheng International Festival of Arts
San-Tai Hsieh Documentary Photographer
- Time: 04/09 (Sat.) 14:00-16:30
- Location: Design and Art Gallery
04/07 & 10 Vision Theater "Dialogue: When Hong Kong Meets Taiwan"
Vision Theater was founded by Yang Ping-chi, a well-known Hong Kong artist and theater director. By combining the performance forms of "Playback Theatre" and "Forum Theatre," it is an interactive theater involving audience participation. By inviting audiences to recount real-life stories, which are then immediately interpreted by actors, through real-time discussion, the form of performance is revised to discuss different possibilities of life stories.
In Vision Theater, we see our own stories reenacted by actors, seeing aspects of ourselves we might not have noticed, while also personally participating in other people's experiences and connecting with others. The JRF hopes that through this theater model, everyone can more intuitively engage in discussions on the issues of "Hong Kong and Taiwan." In the future, this theater model is also expected to be applied to various judicial reform issues. Here, we invite everyone to watch the performance, join the performance, and jointly discuss the future direction of Hong Kong/Taiwan.
Location
Design and Art Gallery
Time
Session 1
04/07 (Thu.) 19:00-21:00
Online Registration
Session 2
04/10 (Sun.) 14:00-16:00
Online Registration
Organizer
Judicial Reform Foundation
Sponsor
American Institute in Taiwan
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