Willows swaying, lotuses blooming, and ripples shimmering—once upon a time, the serene Cheng Creek flowed gently through the campus of NTNU, gracefully extending from the Second Branch of the Wulixue Canal. Though the waterway has disappeared, its presence lingers like fragments of a cherished memory. The Guting area, home to the NTNU Art Museum, was once shaped by agriculture, with irrigation systems not only nourishing the fields but also weaving themselves into the very fabric of the city. Wandering through its winding alleys, uncovering traces of what once was, one can’t help but wonder: do the gentle whispers of flowing water still echo in our daily lives?
This project links the historical evolution of Taipei’s irrigation canals with personal, intimate memories of home. Through the traditional garden philosophy of Li Shui—the art of harmonizing with natural water flows—we explore the dynamic relationship between people, place, and the heritage of water. In the summer of 2025, the museum will launch a series of workshops and guided walks, starting from the campus and expanding into the surrounding community. Researchers, artists, and local residents will come together to gather stories and express their visions, blending memory with creativity to nurture the land we all live in.
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All events will be held in Mandarin. Please register online.
▍社區水圳文化走讀
Community Walking Tour: Canal Culture
Date: Aug. 9 Sat., 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM (Check-in 10:15 AM)
Registration: https://forms.gle/xYsudeJDWtkQi2xBA
Date: Aug. 17 Sun., 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Registration: https://forms.gle/6k4v3y2SgmHTAeYM6
▍河流意象拼貼工作坊
Collage Workshop: River Imagery
龍泉里場
Date: Aug. 13 Wed., 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Check-in 1:45 PM)
Location: Longquanju Community Care Center (No. 49, Yunhe St., 1F)
Registration: https://forms.gle/A6ah74BXQWMgSZEF6
古風里場
Date: Aug. 16 Sat., 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Check-in 1:45 PM)
Location: Mango Vanilla Garden – 無論如河公益書店師大分店 (No. 112-1, Longquan St.)
Registration: https://forms.gle/RvtNfqps92R5a5du8
▍美麗家園剪紙工作坊
Papercut Art Workshop: A Beautiful Homeland
龍坡里場
Date: Aug. 23 Sat., 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Check-in 1:45 PM)
Location: Yin Hai-Kuang Residence (No. 1-1, Alley 16, Lane 18, Wenzhou St.)
Registration: https://forms.gle/8fFDfr22PFzxAm7AA
錦安里場
Date: Aug. 30 Sat., 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Check-in 1:45 PM)
Location: NTNU Museum of Art (NTNU Heping Campus II, No. 129, Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd.)
Registration: https://forms.gle/rXwJjmtjhR93y4Yp9
▍樂齡工作坊「圳流・畫流・心流」–社區老記憶，心的創藝
Active Aging Workshop: “Flows of Canals, Paintings, and Minds” — Creative Minds on Community Memories
Date: Aug. 25 Mon., 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Check-in 8:45 AM)
Location: NTNU Museum of Art (NTNU Heping II Campus, No. 129, Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd.)
Registration for individuals 55+: https://forms.gle/FJqUzarbVeCdmNp49
Registration for 55+ with one grandchild: https://forms.gle/5iKSXqL2ap4wM2Lf7
▍理水今昔–AI影像工作坊
AI Visual Workshop: Li Shui Then and Now
Date: Aug. 29 Fri., 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Check-in 9:45 AM)
Location: NTNU Museum of Art (NTNU Heping II Campus, No. 129, Sec. 1, Heping E. Rd.)
Registration: https://forms.gle/rrrfUNtR8wveic4b7