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出道沒經過太長的時間，Banksy就被票選為英國最受歡迎的藝術家，然後成為世界最知名的藝術家。他的一舉一動，都是新聞。他的行動，也讓塗鴉、藝術的定義重寫。一般來說，未經允許在公共建築或私人住宅上塗鴉，都被視為破壞環境的行為，塗鴉要清除，塗鴉客則會受法令懲罰。Banksy讓大家對於（非法）塗鴉的態度左右為難。Banksy成名之後，社區民眾將他的作品視為禮物，引以為傲，認為是社區公共財。
Looking back on 2021—a year shaped by a disrupted daily rhythm, rising geopolitical tensions, and unforgettable moments on the Olympic stage—Giloo presents nine of the year’s most popular films. We hope each one leaves a lasting impression on your heart.
In today’s world, is mutual understanding still possible? When authoritarianism resurges, power is concentrated in the hands of corporate giants, and fake news floods every channel, even basic communication between people has become a daunting challenge. The team at Chichi’s Notes believes that the desire to communicate stems from our human longing to understand the unknown. As long as we stay curious and refuse to accept a black-and-white view of the world, meaningful dialogue remains possible. This online film program begins with the theme of fake news and self-media, inviting viewers to reflect on how media shapes public perception. Through the lens of documentary, we question what we take for granted and challenge our assumptions—listening to the confessions of dictators and digital nationalists, exploring the resistance of cults and subcultures, and blurring the line between criminality and creativity. We hope these films offer glimpses into our shared struggles and desires—and open up new spaces for mutual understanding in a world that feels increasingly divided.
"I force myself to contradict myself—so as not to follow my own taste." For over 30 years, no one has truly known the identity of the world-renowned street artist Banksy. A mysterious nanny turned out to be one of the greatest street photographers of our time. Duchamp shocked the world by placing a signed urinal in a gallery and drawing a mustache on the Mona Lisa—his so-called “anti-art” exploded all previous definitions. And the pioneers of the Fluxus movement? They insisted they weren’t against art, but against pretense. So what is art? And what isn’t? Giloo presents 8 documentaries on radical artists who broke every rule to ask that very question. And perhaps, as Duchamp once said—everything is art.
Banksy, the graffiti artist who refuses to reveal his true face. Duchamp, who placed a urinal in an art museum. Dalí, the surrealist master with flamboyant mustaches. Beuys, the madman who waved the banner of “art as revolution.” They lived in different times and places, but all wielded rebellion as their brush, creating masterpieces that transcended their era. Giloo presents 5 artist documentaries spotlighting these rule-breaking legends — Artists who didn’t just make art, but became art.
I love reading life stories—especially those of creators and artists. There’s something deeply satisfying about watching how they question the world, and how they choose to respond in their own way. Life comes with all kinds of limitations. But thought and perspective—they remain free. Where we choose to look, how deeply we choose to see, and how we turn that vision into creative expression that stirs the world—this, to me, is the most powerful way of living: to carve a new path through what is expected or deemed impossible.
The Future Makers Selection 2022 is now underway. We spoke to the jury about their vision of a “Future Maker”: Is it the kind of talent the world urgently needs? A bold change-maker? Or perhaps someone like Top Gun’s Maverick—fearless, unconventional, and unapologetically themselves? Every year, we search for emerging voices across Taiwan—young individuals who are reshaping what “success” means through their actions. If you're still searching for what a future leader might look like, the jurors have recommended a few films to broaden your horizons. May these stories inspire your youthful heart—and give you the courage to step into the vast world ahead.
Taipei Dangdai may have come to a close, but the brilliance of art never stops. A curated selection of outstanding independent films from around the world continues to expand the boundaries of your imagination. Discover how photographers, graffiti artists, performance artists, architects, and rock musicians from diverse backgrounds have forged their own artistic languages—each rooted in lived experience.
Beauty is accidental, spirited, emotional, critical—a series of seemingly related, yet leaping descriptions. My daily task is to actively feel beauty, but there's simply too much of it—in the scenery, in words, in films... And so, I walk slowly along the path of cultivating beauty, as a nineteen-year-old, allowing the world to steep me in its essence, however it pleases.