100k Books Café

  Themes of this issue

A Disorderly or Orderless World

Viewing the works of Lu Ming-Te, whose solo exhibition is now on view at the museum, one can always sense a freewheeling, spontaneous quality. The works seem to transcend spatial and temporal order, presenting a world that is essentially disorderly or orderless – the rationale of the world’s balance. In Lu’s ecological paradise, boundaries and classification dissolve, allowing all natural beings to embody their own rhythm. So, how about humans? As a species, humans face a living environment that seems more chaotic and difficult. In a society where virtual and real media are intertwined and flows of material symbols pervasive, how can humans discern what truly matters?

The latest book selection from 100k Café showcases a diverse range of creative methods used by different artists. These methods reflect the artists’ responses to this disorderly or orderless world, and artistic creation enable them to formulate different solutions. Their works are inspired by the observation and exploration of living spaces, which they break down to regain the awareness and possible interpretations of reality. This provides the audience with a space for their imagination to roam freely.

Book selection keywords: Materiality, medium, sign, symbol, information

Country Style Curry Pork Roll NT$380

Cumin powder, Indian curry powder, shredded cheese, mixed nuts, dried cranberry, minced pork

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Pesto Shrimp Balls with Grilled Veggie Salad NT$390

Thai basil, dill, parsley, Pacific white shrimp, seasonal grilled vegetable

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Chicken Sandwich with Butter & Olive Tapenade NT$400

Unsalted butter, black olive, sous vide chicken breast, rye bread, lettuce

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