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MSW Interviews: Behind the Scenes with Photographer Garret M. Clarke
I could give you a long introduction to why I love Garret’s work, but I won’t. His imagery speaks for itself. Talented? Yes. Ambitious? Incredibly! Tapped into some universal life force that has him constantly churning out creative work after creative work? Without a doubt. Garret is probably one of the most diverse photographers I’ve ever met. He’s tried EVERYTHING. So, after you’ve finished with the interview…
MSW Interviews: Canadian Fashion Designer Jenna Pearce Rocking the Fashion Scene in Taiwan
Who says you can’t travel and look fashionable? Canadian fashion designer Jenna Pearce is so inspired by her life abroad that she has developed her own clothing line, Rice Society, here in Taiwan. As our third and final interview on nomadic artists who are living out their dreams on the other side of the ocean, Jenna demonstrates that all you need is a little gumption to follow the path to your heart’s greatest desires. Read on to find out how she does it…
MSW Interviews: Crossing Boundaries with Pro Photographer Steven Vigar
I have a tremendous amount of respect for individuals who get out there and cross boundaries, who aren’t afraid to dive in and explore the world, who showcase the beauty and diversity that can be found in everyday life. Steven Vigar is one such individual. He holds one of the largest fan bases in Taiwan for commercial photography, and for good reason. His passion and joy for his chosen professional can’t really be expressed in words, although we are going to give it a good try here today on MSW.
Pixar: 20 Years of Animation at Taipei Fine Arts Museum
“The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art!” – John Lasseter
Formosa at BOTY 2009: Breakin’ all the Rules
This is Taiwan’s Formosa Crew at the 2009 BOTY (Battle of the Year) dance competition in Singapore. The concept behind this competition is to promote hip-hop as an art form. Formosa won first place at the BOTY Taiwan competition on July 5th. They went on to represent Taiwan in the BOTY Asia competition where they placed third.
Break Dancing with “Formosa”
An after-school dance program with some of Taiwan’s top break dancing crews isn’t just about learning how to dance. It’s also a great way to spend time with your friends and get some exercise. Hundreds of high schools students got together this year to showcase their break dancing skills with some of Taiwan’s premier break dancers, including the popular dance crew, Formosa.
The 2009 Taipei Toy Festival Kicks Off Today!
The 6th Annual 2009 Taipei Toy Festival is here again. This year the show is being hosted at Huashan1914 Creative Park. The show runs from July 9-12th and it is expected to draw over 20,000 toy fanatics of all ages.
Graffiti Walk: Pop Culture in Ximending
One Saturday afternoon over Chinese New Year, I joined a few of the students in my creative writing class on a jaunt through the trendy streets of Ximending. This area in Taipei is where the young and hip crowd hang. It’s a lively place, especially on weekends. There are several movie theaters, restaurants, and conventionally [...]
