Wu Dar-kuen

Artist, Curator, Director of C-LAB
Taipei

Wu Dar-Kuen is an artist and curator whose work explores the intersection of art, technology, and social practice. He is currently the director of the contemporary art and technology media platform at Taiwan Contemporary Culture Lab (C-LAB). His curatorial projects examine how artistic expression reflects and critiques social structures under globalization and neoliberalism.

Previously, he served as director of Taipei Artist Village and Treasure Hill Artist Village and as chief curator of Kuandu Museum of Fine Arts. His notable projects include Republic without People (2011), Asia Anarchy Alliance (2014), and C-LAB Future Media Arts Festival (2021). With extensive experience in art, curation, and public discourse, Wu continues to foster dialogue between artistic practice and critical social engagement.

 

Boom! in Taiwan – Creative Social Prescriptions for the “Silver-Aged”

As Taiwan enters its super-aged era in 2025, a quiet revolution is unfolding – its baby boomers are going online in record numbers. From LINE chats to mobile payments, seniors are embracing the digital world like never before. But with new freedoms come new risks. The Boom! project dives into this digital awakening, exploring how older adults can stay connected, informed, and in control. Can creative aging and digital literacy reshape the future for Taiwan’s elders?