Conceived, curated, and directed by Patricio Sarmiento, in collaboration with the Taiwan Ministry of Culture and supported by public and private partners.
This manifestation was developed as part of D’Days Paris 2016, and positioned Taiwan as Country of Honor through a multi-format cultural program unfolding across several institutions throughout the city of Paris.
The program brought together exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and a publication, creating a platform for exchange between designers, artisans, institutions, and audiences. It explored key themes such as material innovation, sustainability, and the transmission of savoir-faire within a global context.
Through this curatorial framework, Taiwan was presented not only as a source of traditional craft knowledge but also as an active contributor to contemporary creative practices.
Program components
Taiwan Unfolding — Exhibition at Musée des Arts Décoratifs (Louvre), exploring paper as a material through traditional craftsmanship, artistic practice, and contemporary design.
Bamboo Wearables — Exhibition of bamboo accessories developed through design and craft collaboration.
Sustainable Ideas — Presentation of selected works from Shih Chien University.
Responsible Tech — Exhibition of up-cycled technological objects by NBT Studio.
Workshops — Series of hands-on sessions exploring materials and craft processes.
Conferences and symposium — Public discussions addressing design, sustainability, and cultural exchange.
Publication — Catalogue documenting the program and its contributors.
