故宮研究出版專區

This study examines the integration of digital technology in curatorial practices through the “Imaginary Taiwan” exhibition in 2020. It illustrates how digital technology can facilitate the unified presentation of diverse perspectives from multiple museums, foster a cross-disciplinary approach, and enhance multi-layered archival interpretation, thereby transforming the exhibition into a progressive and adaptable entity. The article is divided into three sections. In the first, it brings attention to the organization of the “Imaginary Taiwan” exhibition by several Taiwan museums, highlighting the effective utilization of digital platforms, including video meetings and cloud-based collaborative writing software, during its initial phases. This integration maintained a coherent curatorial discourse while respecting each museum’s subjectivity and promoting efficient resource management and collaboration. The second section discusses how “Imaginary Taiwan” used digital technology to make the exhibition’s content flexible, easy to edit, and capable of offering audiences a variety of interactive experiences. It also showcases complex academic theories through interactive displays, overcoming the limitations of lacking physical artifacts. Moreover, digital technologies were crucial post-exhibition, enabling the deconstruction and reconfiguration of the exhibit for future touring. The third section analyzes how the utilization of digital technology across various stages, from planning to execution and adaptation, serves to emphasize its significance in modern curatorial practice. It supports continuity and innovation in exhibitions, while also enhancing the ability for ongoing reinterpretation. The “Imaginary Taiwan” exhibition exemplifies the dynamic adaptability of contemporary exhibitions across different museum environments, thereby highlighting their evolution into responsive cultural organisms.