Abstract
Abstract This review article looks at “Oppression and Overcoming: Social Movements in Post-War Taiwan” (2019.5.28–2020.5.17), an exhibition at the National Museum of Taiwan History (nthm) through approaches of museum studies and social movement studies, and aims to understand its implication for doing Taiwan Studies. This review concludes that “Oppression and Overcoming” is significant as a novel museological practice by being part of a continuation of social movements, which transformed the museum to a space for civil participation and dialogue. This allows the exhibition to become a window for both citizens and foreigners to understand and realize Taiwan’s vibrant democracy and civil society. In addition, this review suggests that future exhibitions on social movements could demonstrate the possibility to position Taiwan in a global context to better connect with other countries in the Asian region.
Highlights
exhibitions on social movements could demonstrate the possibility to position Taiwan in a global context to better connect with other countries in the Asian region
The primary goal of the museum’s establishment was to present the rich and diverse facets of Taiwanese history through interdisciplinary approaches including archaeology, ethnology, folk studies, and museology (National Museum of Taiwan History, n. d.), which were previously dominated by a Chinese-centred narrative
The stories of various actors in the exhibition touch hearts by showing that they fought for what they believe in to make a better living environment for minority communities in that era, and envisioned a society for future generations. The exhibition both highlights the importance of social movements in shaping a robust civil society and demonstrates how far Taiwan has come; and carries a message that democracy, freedom, and equality require continuous defence and safeguarding
Summary
exhibitions on social movements could demonstrate the possibility to position Taiwan in a global context to better connect with other countries in the Asian region. Oppression and Overcoming: Social Movements in Post-War Taiwan (28 May 2019–17 May 2020) is one of the latest exhibitions at the National Museum of Taiwan History (nmth) that looks at contemporary issues in Taiwan’s society.. Oppression and Overcoming: Social Movements in Post-War Taiwan (28 May 2019–17 May 2020) is one of the latest exhibitions at the National Museum of Taiwan History (nmth) that looks at contemporary issues in Taiwan’s society.1 This exhibition is unique because it is curated on the basis. It will critique and comment on its implications for museum studies and social movement studies, such as the politics of exhibiting social movement history, as well as how this exhibition transformed the museum in to a space for civil participation It discusses how this exhibition reflects Taiwan’s vibrant democracy and civil society, and how more could be done to better position Taiwan in a global context
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