On June 12, Taipei National University of the Arts (TNUA) hosted a vibrant and inspiring event under the theme Museum Practice: “Battle for Better Talks: A Workshop cum Competition to Interpret Museum Collections.” Sponsored by the Spring Foundation, the event was co-organized with Harvard University and the National Palace Museum, providing students with a rare opportunity to engage in cross-cultural dialogue and showcase their creativity and interpretive skills on an international platform.
The activity began with an insightful presentation by a team of faculty and students from Harvard University, who shared their experience using artworks to build engaging, audience-centered museum tours. Their talk offered fresh perspectives on curatorial storytelling and participatory interpretation strategies.
The highlight of the day was a spirited competition, where students competed for a cash prize by presenting innovative interpretations of selected museum collections. Representing the Museum Practice course taught by Professor Louise Yang in the Arts and Creative Industries (SAC) program, two student teams—Martina Herras and Yuan Moylin, and Mauk Remy Evertse and Pablo David—delivered thoughtful, creative presentations that demonstrated their ability to weave objects, narratives, and themes into compelling interpretations.
This meaningful collaboration brought together academic communities from Taiwan and the United States and served as a dynamic conclusion to the semester. It not only deepened students’ understanding of museum practices but also celebrated international cultural exchange and the power of storytelling through art.