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World Service,25 Jan 2020,26 mins

Lee Tzu-Tung: Taiwan’s political artist

The Cultural Frontline

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Can art heal divisions in Taiwan? The political activist and conceptual artist Lee Tzu-Tung reflects on Taiwan’s political past and gives her vision of how art can play a role in creating a better future for all its citizens. We discover the songs that have formed the soundtrack to a city at protest. The writer and journalist Vivienne Chow reveals why pro-government and opposition groups are creating new music in the battle for the political future of the Hong Kong. Can you find laughs at a time of protest? The comedian Vivek Mahbubani tells us how he is responding to the Hong Kong protests through stand-up. Plus the writer Elaine Chiew shares her secrets for the perfect Chinese New Year. Presented by Tina Daheley. Image: Lee Tzu-Tung Image credit: MOCA, Taipei

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