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By Li-Zhe JIAN, Richard　　TASA’s “Prismatic Dawn” focuses on “Voicing and Occurrence,” exploring how cross-cultural collaboration can balance cultural identity with project impact. Four speakers—Chen Hsin-Wei, Kuo Pei-Chi, Hsu Che-Pin, and Wang Yu-Kuang—shared their international experiences. Key points included: dancer Wang Yu-Kuang’s rethinking of creative processes through “action–perception–reflection”; new media artist Kuo Pei-Chi’s exploration of the interplay between cultural symbols and AI technology; Chen Hsin-Wei’s analysis of the intersection between regional economies and art institutions such as HAGISO; and Hsu Che-Pin’s reflection on structural differences between European and Taiwanese theater systems. The session concluded by emphasizing that international exchange should center on cultural innovation and mutual benefit, while cultivating professionals with strong cross-cultural competencies...

By Li-Zhe JIAN, Richard　　“The Margin of Movement: Breaking Free from the Everyday Between Transitions” reflects on the First Light workshop at the 2025 TASA Annual Conference, exploring how art practitioners navigate movement, rest, and self-awareness across cultures. Through the experiences of Chen Yun-Chu, Li I-Hua, and Yu Teng-Wei, the discussion examined the body as a cultural carrier, balancing sustainability, creativity, and well-being. From pilgrimage and lighting design to literary translation, each story illuminated how moments of rest and transition become vital spaces for reconnection—revealing art’s power to reframe both personal and collective transformation...